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Holland & Knight Names Healthcare Law Firm of year in Americas M&A Atlas Awards

NEW YORK (July 30, 2026) – Holland & Knight was named the Americas Healthcare Law Firm of the Year at the Americas M&A Atlas Awards, hosted by the Global M&A Network. In addition, two transactions closed by the Firm’s attorneys were recognized as “Deal of the Year” in their respective categories. Recognized by Law360 as a Healthcare Practice Group of the

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Former US Treasurer Senior Counsel Joins Morrison Foerster

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Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Annie Wartanian Reisinger as a partner in the firm’s National Security Group in Washington, D.C. She arrives with over two decades of experience in national security law and international trade regulation, including spending the past seven years in senior legal roles at the U.S. Department

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Navigating the Divorce Process in New York: What to Expect

Article source: The Colwell Law Group LLC, NY Ending a marriage is never easy, and the legal aspects of divorce can add stress to an already difficult time. In New York, the divorce process follows specific laws and court procedures that have evolved over the years. While the basic legal framework remains stable, courts continue

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Judge Blasts Maurice Blackburn Over Delayed $120M Qantas Payout

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Federal Court Justice Michael Lee (pictured) has delivered a blistering rebuke to prominent class action firm Maurice Blackburn Lawyers, refusing to grant a last-minute extension to distribute a $120 million compensation package to illegally sacked Qantas workers. The payout stems from a landmark 2024 agreement following a grueling four-year legal battle between the airline and

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“Penthouse, Bali & Betrayal – How Queens Defenders’ Boss Looted a Legal Aid Nonprofit”

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The former executive director of Queens Defenders, a New York legal services nonprofit, and a former employee have been sent to prison for a brazen embezzlement scheme that siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from an organization meant to serve indigent clients. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said Lori Zeno and Rashad Ruhani diverted more than

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US Department of Justice – Former Executive Director and Former Employee of Queens Defenders Legal Services Non-Profit Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Funds

Defendants Lori Zeno and Rashad Ruhani Stole Over $400,000 for Personal Vacations, Luxury Shopping, and a Penthouse Apartment Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Lori Zeno, the former executive director of Queens Defenders, a nonprofit legal services organization, and Rashad Ruhani, a former employee of the Organization, were sentenced by United States District Judge

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Workplace Violence, Threat Escalation and the Legal Team’s Role

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Article source: Pacific West Academy Threats against executives, attorneys and employees rarely arrive in a neat category. A hostile former employee may begin with angry messages. A litigant may appear repeatedly at a law office. A domestic dispute may spill into the workplace. A public controversy may generate online attention that includes credible threats among

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Freshfields Strikes Again With Another Wall Street Rainmaker

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Freshfields has continued its seemingly relentless Wall Street recruitment drive, hiring leading M&A partner Keith Hallam in New York from White & Case. Hallam previously spent almost a decade at Cravath, where he built a reputation advising on some of the market’s biggest corporate transactions before joining White & Case in 2022. His arrival further

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US Supreme Court Veteran Joins HSF Kramer in Washington

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WASHINGTON — July 24, 2026 — Leading global law firm Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer (HSF Kramer) has expanded its Supreme Court and Appellate practice with the addition of Daniel L. Geyser in Washington, DC. Dan will serve as the firm’s Co-Head of Supreme Court and Appellate Litigation, US, alongside Co-Heads Roy T. Englert, Jr. and Daniel

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NZ Law News – Judicial Conduct Commissioner appointed

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Auckland based barrister Paul Collins has been confirmed by parliament as the new Judicial Conduct Commissioner, Attorney-General Chris Bishop announced today. Mr Collins has almost 40 years of experience in legal practice and for most of the past 30 years has specialised in law and practice relating to the regulation of the legal profession. This

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