Leading law firm Slater and Gordon Lawyers has won Australia’s largest-ever asbestosis compensation payment on record – $1,897,000 plus legal costs – for a Queensland man suffering from the disease. Mr Robin Smith, now in his late 70s, developed asbestosis after exposure to asbestos while working as a plumber from the mid-1960s onwards. Most of Mr Smith’s
Haynes Boone is following the money, science and innovation into San Diego, opening its 21st global office and fourth in California. The Am Law 100 firm, with more than 750 lawyers, is targeting the city’s lucrative life sciences and technology markets, led by biotechnology specialist Jeffrey Morton. Following its recent Boston launch, the move underlines
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Blank Rome Welcomes New Litigation Associate Jacob R. Schmidt in Princeton Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Jacob R. Schmidt has joined the firm’s Princeton office as an associate in the General Litigation group. The group also recently welcomed associate Alexander J. Halaska. Jacob joins Blank Rome from Brown & Connery, LLP. Jacob guides clients through high-stakes commercial litigation
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Fifteen thousand square metres at Via Fatebenesorelle 1, where Milan’s historic fabric meets its modern skyline. Today BonelliErede moves into its new headquarters: a space designed to bring people and expertise together, offer clients a place to meet and exchange ideas, and support the firm’s growth. All the firm’s Milan professionals and staff – previously spread
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Linklaters is delighted to announce that Alejandro Martínez de Hoz has joined the firm as Head of Latin American Arbitration in Washington, D.C. Alejandro further strengthens Linklaters’ market-leading International Arbitration practice and continues the firm’s ongoing U.S. expansion across disputes, M&A, and finance. With more than 17 years of experience in Latin American arbitration, Alejandro has represented
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Harvard Law School November 2, 2026 12:30 pm – 1:15 pm WCC; 2004 Classroom Wondering if Big Law is right for you? Debating whether to participate in the Early Interview Program? Are you worried that choosing not top pursue a large law firm, could limit your options”? Join us for a candid panel discussion with
Employment law specialist Katie Maguire of Devonshires Law says the Government’s proposed restrictions on non-compete clauses may offer valuable protection for workers and startups, but English common law already places substantial limits on their enforceability. The UK Government’s proposed crackdown on employment non-compete clauses may sound like a significant victory for workers and startups. But
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Michael E. Smith to lead appellate advocacy and strategic trial supportLAS VEGAS, October 7, 2026 — Isso Reeves Smith Whitbeck LLP today announced the introduction of its Civil Appellate Practice Group, led by Michael E. Smith, Esq. The group will provide focused representation in civil appeals and strategic support for businesses, individuals, and trial counsel.The
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LONDON & NEW YORK — Artificial intelligence and advanced technologies are fundamentally altering how global transactions are sourced, valued, and closed, turning technology into a primary acquisition rationale across every sector rather than a siloed asset class, according to a major new report from Eversheds Sutherland. Titled “This is the new M&A: Technology and the
