Leading international law firm Clifford Chance has announced it has entered into an association with Indonesian firm, Linda Widyati & Partners (LWP). The move supports the firm’s commitment to delivering top quality service to clients in key markets and forms part of our ambitious growth strategy for Asia Pacific. Clifford Chance has been advising clients […]
Jokes about lying lawyers are one thing, but when it came to former jouralist Stephen Glass and his attempts to join the legal profession in California he was judged as being too much of a liar for the law. Proceedings commenced in the Californian Supreme Court to ascertain whether Glass has the “moral character” to
Being in a Big Law firm doesn’t mean you have to adopt any small-minded attitudes towards being a little of what the New York Times has described David M. Zornow’s desk and office as being – that is, “funky”. In fact Mr Zornow, who is the global head of litigation at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &
The recent case involving pop star Justin Bieber and his arrest on DUI and related offenses brings to the fore issues involving drunk driving and what lawyers you can use in Miami who can best provide a competent and effective defense to those charged with drink driving or similar offenses. DUI penalties can be serious
Old-style mob boss Vincent “Vinnie” Asaro was so classic his role was epitomized in the movie “Goodfellas”. But his true-life role appears to have ended after decades of mob activity as part of the Bonanno crime family with the 78 year old’s arrest. Asaro was involved in murders and general mob mayhem, including being involved
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The issue of viral marketing and the whole concept of “virality” is something that intrigues internet marketers deperate to have viral content that will, presumably, turn to floods of cash, rivers of gold and a niagra of wealth. perhaps. But for lawyers seeking to market their law practices via the Net and by using good
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Justin Bieber, the Canadian-born songster, risks deportation following his arrest in Miami on DUI charges Bieber was released on bail of $2,500 following a morning in jail at Miami-Dade following his arrest while reportedly drag racing along a Miami Beach street before dawn. Bieber was clad in an orange jail jumpsuit when he made his
LawFuel.com – Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that after a fairness hearing on January 13, 2014, United States District Judge Richard J. Sullivan has approved the proposed Settlement Agreement entered into between the United States Attorney’s Office and the City of New York (the “City”), resolving the issues
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Facebook has become an all-consuming social media powerhouse and no lawyer can afford to ignore its power and impact. Providing over eight per cent of all internet traffic it’s hardly a social media site any marketer can ignore. A number of key words and the manner in which posts are made will help hugely in
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The uneasy and low-growth law industry is set for growth of around five per cent according to a new report released by Citibank and showing “cautious demand” for legal services during 2014. Increased economic activity is likely to see an uptick in demand and greater transaction volumes according to the study. 2013 has not brought
