2022

12 Famous Wrongful Dismissal Cases (#7 Will Amaze You)

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Wrongful termination is a term that can lead to massive consequences for both the wrongfully terminated and ‘the terminator’. And in some jurisdictions wrongful termination for everything from sexual harassment to a hostile work environment issues can lead to massive punitive damages claims. It is an area of law that is rich for lawyers and

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Record performance as Ashurst announces sixth consecutive year of significant growth – release of FY22 financial results

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LawFuel – 2022 financial performance highlights Revenue of £798 million, up 12% on the previous financial year (£711 million in 2021) and year on year growth across every division Profit per equity partner of £1,175,000, up 13% on the previous financial year (£1,038,000 in 2021) Strong performance in all regions, and in particular the UK,

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Who Are The 3 Crown Solicitor Contenders for The Auckland Crown Warrant

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It may not be the race to be Prime Minister of the UK, but the race is on to succeed retiring Crown Solicitor Brian Dickey who announced he would be resigning the role at the end of the year. Meredith Connell, who hold the Auckland warrant, said they have three partners who have signaled their

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NZ Law – Former Russell McVeagh Partner Gardner-Hopkins Suspension Increased To 3 Years

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The Law Society’s Standards Committee appeal to increase the suspension of former Russell McVeagh partner James Gardner-Hopkins has been increased to three years, with the requirement that he applies to practice as a lawyer following the lengthy suspension. The decision was released in a High Court decision today, which has the link at the foot

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Are These The Best 4 DUI Defenses That Actually Work?

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Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or drugs is illegal in the United States and most other jurisdictions, too. However, each state has rules regarding what constitutes a DUI and what makes it an arrestable offense. The DUI (and related) charges remain a major problem in the US. The National High Traffic Safety Administration

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Senior Lawyer’s Advice For Young Lawyers: Keep Fit & Funny

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Anderson Lloyd senior partner and former chairman of the firm has encouraged younger lawyers to be aware that the stress lawyers need to live with can be countered by keeping fit and a sense of humour. He also encourage lawyers to keep a strong interest outside of the law. Coming from the leading firm in

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