Understanding probate law and what is involved means knowing what is involved in the complexities of probate court hearings so you are prepared for an acceptable outcome.
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The former director of international law firm Gowling WLG has been found guilty of multiple allegations by the UK Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal which found he had engaged in a “sexual fantasy relationship” with a teenage colleague. Oliver Bretherton was found to have demonstrated a lack of integrity and an abuse of his position. The tribunal
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Latest Jobs on the LawFuel Network – The Chief Justice is pleased to announce the appointment of three acting judges. These appointments are made by the Governor-General acting on the advice of the Attorney-General. The Hon Justice Helen Cull has been appointed an acting Judge of the High Court from 24 October 2023 until 31
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U.S. News has released its controversial 2023-2024 Best Law Schools rankings, which faced delays and methodological changes. The rankings now heavily emphasize employment outcomes and bar passage rates. Notable changes include Harvard dropping to fifth place, a tie between Penn and Yale being broken, and Duke making the biggest gain in the T14. State schools also saw significant improvements.
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Online Law Marketing Missteps Technology, personalization and speed are among key trends in online lead form responsiveness May 16, 2023 / Twenty-seven percent of law firms don’t respond to online leads, giving way for competitors in their market to serve more clients and elevate their presence in their community, according to a new study from leading
Law Firm and Culture Difference New Zealand law firm K3 Legal has taken the next step in its growth and appointed two new directors to its team, and has also added a new senior associate to its civil litigation group. >> In-House Counsel? Family Law? Government? We have New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Right Here
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A survey on the career values of Gen-Z lawyers and law students, revealed that they prioritize work-life balance and flexibility over joining BigLaw firms and making partner. The key question raised is: how will law firms adapt to meet the changing career values of the next generation of lawyers?
The American Bar Association’s Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar will reconsider the elimination of the longstanding rule requiring schools to use the Law School Admission Test (LSAT) or other standardized tests when admitting students. The decision raises the question: should law schools continue to require standardized tests like the LSAT as part of their admissions process?
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Grimshaw & Co achieved a $20.1 million win for their clients over a leaky building claim in respect of a Takapuna apartment block, but have lost a claim for negligence brought against the leaky building specialist firm. The owners of apartments in the 23-level Spencer On Byron in Takapuna won the court case against Grimshaw
New Zealand Lawyer of the Year Wins Again LawFuel Power Lawyer and former New Zealand Lawyer of the Year Stacey Shortall has won the Chambers Asia Pacific Award for Partner Stacey Shortall was named as the winner of Chambers Asia Pacific Award for Outstanding Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion category in Singapore. >> Best Law Jobs Are Here
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