LOS ANGELES – A former lead electronics technician at the FBI’s Los Angeles Field Office and his sister were charged today with conspiring to defraud the United States to obtain at least $350,000 in low-bid electronics equipment contracts from the FBI. Jeffrey Spencer, 51, of Canyon Country, and Christy Evereklian, 43, of Temecula, were charged
Firm Expands Global Footprint With Senior International Energy and Commercial Transactions Attorney ATLANTA—(June 30, 2025)—FisherBroyles, LLP, the world’s first and one of the largest distributed law firms, has strengthened its presence in London with the addition of partner Edward Allbless. A senior transactional and disputes lawyer with more than three decades of cross-border experience, Allbless
>> Your New Law Job Here Media release: Buddle Findlay is delighted to announce the appointment of Shaun Brookes as partner Shaun becomes a partner in the Christchurch litigation team. Shaun specialises in employment law, industrial relations, human rights, privacy, and health and safety, as well as dispute resolution and regulatory enforcement. He has
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Photo by cottonbro studio on Pexels The landscape of Australian family law is undergoing a profound transformation. It is decisively moving towards a more nuanced, equitable, and case-specific approach to divorce settlements. Significant legislative reforms, primarily introduced by the Family Law Amendment Act 2024 and commenced mainly in June 2025, fundamentally reshape how assets, liabilities,
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Riding a motorcycle is more than just a mode of transportation—it’s an experience that blends excitement, skill, and personal expression. But before you can truly enjoy the ride, it’s important to understand the rules that keep you and others safe on the road. Motorcycle laws exist to promote responsible riding, reduce accidents, and ensure everyone
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Legislative Solutions Acquisition By Thomson Reuters SYDNEY July 2, 2025 – Thomson Reuters Corporation (TSX/Nasdaq: TRI), a global content and technology company, today announced that it has closed on its previously announced acquisition of TimeBase, a leading provider of Australian legislative solutions. For over 25 years, TimeBase has enabled legal professionals to search, track, and understand Australian
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Clio made a major move that will reshape the emerging LegalAI marklet by buying vLex for $1 billion, a deal that brings together two big names in law tech. Clio is known for tools that help lawyers run their firms. vLex is famous for smart AI-powered legal research.
The deal is a game-changer for law firms, putting a world-class legal AI engine—Vincent—and a massive database of case law in the hands of a company that powers law firms, not just legal publishers.
The deal also marks a shift in how legal AI is used. Clio’s main job is to h
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Addleshaw Goddard opens its doors in Abu Dhabi International law firm Addleshaw Goddard (AG) has further strengthened its presence in the Middle East with the opening of an office in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the capital of the United Arab Emirates’ international financial centre. Abu Dhabi becomes AG’s fifth office in the region
Akin’s Riyadh office launch will mark a key milestone in the firm’s growth strategy and a strengthened commitment to clients at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s economic transformation. (Riyadh) — Akin announced today that it has secured a license from the Ministry of Justice of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), the final approval required
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From Behind The Shadows – The ‘Invisible’ Law Firm Marketing Secrets 71 percent of new law firm relationships begin the same way: With an unprompted peer-to-peer recommendation — casual, unsolicited, and usually invisible. Even the most enduring partnerships often start with a single offhand suggestion from one in-house counsel to another. It’s All Organic, Casual
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