MILWAUKEE, WIS. (March 10, 2014) — The law firm of Quarles & Brady LLP and its firm chair Kimberly Leach Johnson today announced that Kathryn M. Buono has been selected as the new Milwaukee office managing partner. Her term will begin on March 7. Ann M. Murphy, who led the office for 12 years, […]
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Accidents involving semi-trucks are often catastrophic. The size and weight of the vehicle causes significant, if not fatal, damage to the other vehicle. In fact, one out of every eight truck accidents involves at least one fatality. What is the leading cause of these tragic accidents? Over-tired or fatigued drivers, that’s what. These professional drivers
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He was the “the old guy in the hat”, but for over 20 years Australian lawyer Jack Grahame was the man who could see redemption in just about anyone. The Sydney lawyer was with the Prisoners Legal Service of Legal Aid NSW and struck a chord both with prisoners and a great many others with
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The collapse of Dewey & LeBoeuf sent shockwaves through the law business, but the indictment of senior members of the law firm which has provided the biggest law firm bankruptcy in history, is worth considering. The timeline below is from the grand jury indictment, (see the link below for the indictment) unsealed by the Manhattan
The “flushable wipes” class action lawsuit filed by a New York doctor recently last month high interest among the media and the public generally, targeting the wipes that the lawsuit claims clog plumbing systems. Dr Joseph Kurtz, Brooklyn NY, has cited Kimberly-Clark and Costco Wholesale Corporation in his lawsuit which the complaint states: “The defendants
It was not too long ago that Justin Bieber was the all-around, clean-cut teen heartthrob. His clean reputation and soft speaking voice made him a favorite among teen girls and someone that mothers felt safe allowing their daughters to listen to every day. He was not a bad boy and because of this, his
Leading aviation lawyer Steve Marks believes the lack of any warning from the Malaysia Airlines flight prior to its disappearance suggested “catastrophic failure”. US-based Marks represented relatives who were involved in the crash involving an Air France flilght in the Atlantic in 2009. He has defended the rights of the families of victims in almost
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Writing incriminating material in emails was something that broke the cardinal rule for many lawyers – don’t put anything incriminating in emails – which could serve to lead to the criminal conviction of four former Dewey & LeBoeuf leaders, according to a report in the New York Times. The report follows the charges laid against
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It doesn’t matter what kind of lawyer you’re hiring or what you might need one for—there are several questions you should always ask before you cement your partnership. Having the right lawyer for the right situation is vital to your case running as smoothly as it possibly can. Asking the following questions will allow you
LawFuel.com – Law Firm News Daily – Slaughter and May advised Legal & General on the £550 million acquisition of the Hyperion portfolio, comprising 55 properties largely let to RBS or members of its group. The portfolio includes the trophy building at 440 Strand which is the Coutts headquarters. The transaction involved the acquisition of
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