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UK Appoints First Woman Chief Justice, Ending Centuries-Long Wait

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In a historic milestone for women in law, Dame Sue Carr has been appointed as the first female chief justice of England and Wales, ending a 755-year wait. Carr, a Lady Justice of Appeal, will assume the role in October 2023. Her appointment comes at a crucial time, with the courts undergoing modernization and facing resource constraints. This groundbreaking achievement marks a significant step towards greater gender representation in the judiciary.

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Exploring Personal Injury Attorney Options in West Palm Beach

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West Palm Beach is a vibrant city located on Florida’s southeastern coast, is known for its beautiful beaches, rich cultural heritage, and thriving business community. But accidents occur in even beautiful locations like West Palm Beach and when they do happen access to compassionate legal support becomes crucial. According to the Florida Highway Safety and

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Skadden Selects New Executive Partner, Jeremy London

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Skadden has announced that Jeremy London, 51, has been selected to succeed the firm’s current executive partner, Eric J. Friedman, in April 2024. Mr. London, a corporate partner in Skadden’s Washington, D.C. office, started his career at the firm as a summer associate in 1996. In addition to becoming a leading transactional attorney, Jeremy has held

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IRS-CI releases COVID fraud statistics ahead of the 3rd anniversary of the CARES Act Agency has investigated 975 COVID-related fraud cases with alleged fraud totaling $3.2B

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LOS ANGELES – Three years after the enactment of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) has investigated 975 tax and money laundering casesrelated to COVID fraud with alleged fraud in these cases totaling $3.2 billion. These cases include a broad range of criminal activity, including fraudulently obtained loans,

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In-House Power Lawyer – Mike Hendricksen

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Mike Hendricksen – KiwiBank Chief Legal Officer Poached from Westpac, Mike Hendricksen was previously assistant general counsel and chief compliance officer and is regarded as a rising star among in-house counsel. He has a deep understanding of banking regulatory issues and was deeply involved in the response to the findings of the Australian Royal Commission that

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More BigLaw Moves By Freshfields

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Freshfields’ Continues Its US Expansion With Big Law Raid Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer has continued its expansion in the United States with the recruitment of a legal team from Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. A group of four partners specializing in crisis management, regulatory risk management, and cybersecurity will be joining their team. The Wilson Sonsini

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Orange County Lawyer Agrees to Plead Guilty to Multimillion-Dollar Fraud of Victims Who Believed They Were Funding Loan Program

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            SANTA ANA, California – A Newport Beach lawyer who claimed she was providing loans to the rich and famous has agreed to plead guilty to federal felony charges for using her investors’ money to fund her lavish lifestyle, causing them to lose more than $8 million, the Justice Department announced today.             Sara Jacqueline King, 39,

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In-House Power – The Energy Lawyer

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Deb Blackett – General Counsel, Z Energy General Counsel and Chief Governing Office, Deb Blackett is a highly seasoned commercial lawyer with a strong background in corporate law and in particular, competition law, regulation, and mergers and acquisitions.  She held similar roles at BP New Zealand, ANZ New Zealand, and Telecom (now Spark) following a

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