2022

Would You Recommend Your Son or Daughter Become a Lawyer? “No,” Say Many in New Survey

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A Singaporean survey of lawyers has shown that fewer than half the 300 lawyers would encourage their children to take up the law. That result differed markedly from the 2021 survey, which had 77 per cent of the lawyers saying they would do the opposite. This year’s survey had 52 per cent saying ‘nay’. The

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Fast Growing Aussie Law Firm Expands to New Zealand

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Fast-growing Australian law firm Hamilton Locke is expanding its operations to New Zealand, with the aim of bringing to New Zealand the benefits of “the fastest growing law firm in Australia”. The corporate law firm has set up a firm in Auckland, incorporating the boutique Auckland law firm Anderson Creagh as its cornerstone legal base.

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When Should Users Take Legal Action Against E-Cigarette Manufacturers? Here are five examples . . .

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e-cigarette usage continues, but what happens if there are product risks or the health risks associated with their use? In 2020, there were over 1.3 billion smokers in the world. That’s around 22 per cent of the global population. That number will reach 1.6 billion by 2025 if current trends continue.  That’s obviously not a

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‘Lifer’ With ‘Special Gifts’ Becomes Managing Partner of Trump-Friendly Firm Jones Day

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Jones Day has appointed a Jones Day ‘lifer’ as the firm’s eighth managing partner following the retirement of long-time Managing Partner Stephen J Brogan, who has acted in the role for 20 years. Brogan recruited Gregory M Schumaker who the firm’s press release (below) said possessed a combination of ‘disarming charm’ with an iron will.

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5 Reasons Why Employers Must Pay Workers’ Compensation for Work-Related Injuries

Why should companies pay workers compensation and how did that requirement arise? Workers’ compensation is a system where the business or employer provides benefits to employees who have been injured while performing their jobs. The purpose of workers’ compensation is to make sure that employees get back on their feet as quickly as possible and

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Getting Married? Here 7 Legal Tips to Consider Before Signing a Prenup

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What are the key things anyone getting married in Australia needs to know before signing a prenup agreement A prenuptial agreement is a private contract made by two people prior to them entering into a marriage. The prenup agreement outlines what is going to happen to the property and assets in the event of a

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