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Holman Fenwick Advises Australian Equity Group on Mining Exit

Australia, Press Releases / March 3, 2014

International law firm Holman Fenwick Willan (HFW) has advised Australian private equity house Pacific Road Capital on the English law aspects of its disposal of portfolio company Mantle Diamonds Limited (Mantle). Mantle is a private UK-based diamond mining and exploration company with projects at varying levels of exploration and development in Botswana, Canada and […]

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Is Russia Breaking International Law in the Ukraine? Or Not?

Featured / March 3, 2014

The situation with the creeping takeover of Crimea by Russia has many worried. But is it a flagrant violation of international law or not? Ashley Deeks joined the University of Virginia Law School in 2012 as an associate professor of law after two years as an academic fellow at Columbia Law School. She served for

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So Whose The Best Law Firm Brand? Skaddens, of course

Law Firms, Law Marketing / March 3, 2014

It’s happened again. Skadden Arps are regarded as having the strongest brand in the survey of US law firm brands made by research outfit Acritas, who measure brands and have said Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom is first. It is the third year in a row for Skaddens to take the title. American Lawyer

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When Social Media Goes Wrong – Deleting Bad Posts

Featured, US Law / March 3, 2014

Preserving online reputations is a key issue for the kids who post wrong-headed selfies and mean tweets – social media posts that can sink reputations, jobs and other people – not to mention those who post them. But now, for the first time in the US, a law that would permit under 18 year olds

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Women Take Top Law Spots

Lawyers, UK Law / March 3, 2014

Two major law firms have announced positions involving women taking senior roles. It’s 125 years old, but Scotland’s Balfour & Mason is not slowing down. The firm has announced a shakeup designed to raise the profile of the firm. Elaine Motion, the firm’s head of litigation is to replace Fred Tyler. She will be succeeded

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Whistleblowing Lawsuit Nets Lawyer $2.5 Million

Featured, Lawyers / March 2, 2014

A Chicago University employee has been awarded $2.5 million in back pay and damages in an employment law dispute that could see the employee, fired for whistleblowing, receive even more money. The whistleblowing verdict is the first filed under the ethics act enacted in 2003 which set out guidelines for behaviour by state employees and

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Transgender Law Change in Australia

Australia / March 2, 2014

A new law in Australia may permit transgender people to remain married and still retain the ability to have their sex-change recognized. The current law in New South Wales requires transgender people to divorce their spouse if they want to ensure legal recognition of their new status, before a birth certificate can be issued that

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Immigration Attorney Peerally Does a Grisham Turn

Featured, Lawyers / March 2, 2014

What does a famed immigration attorney do when he wants to educate his wide audience on his area of special interest? He “does a Grisham” and writes a book. Shah Peerally is a well known legal commentator and immigration attorney, but he is also a humanitarian and activist keen to educate people on immigration and

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LA Accident Lawyer Offers Car Accident Help

Press Releases / March 2, 2014

LawFuel.com – Accident Law News – Los Angeles accident lawyer at Hamdam and Associates is offering legal help for those who have suffered personal injuries. Car accidents are a leading cause of personal injuries in the Los Angeles area and can lead to significant disability and financial loss, but burns, slips, falls and other accidents

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Five Ways to Avoid the Kelly Blazek Rejection Letter Shame

Featured / March 1, 2014

Kelly Blazek has been described as a “passionate advocate” for those seeking work. But when her rejection note to someone seeking a bank job received a note that went vitriolic and viral at the same time. How can you avoid the “Blazek effect” when you write or send a rejection email or letter? But first, let’s

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