Grueling work schedules and the sacrifice of personal wellbeing appeared to be factors in the tragic death of Pinsent Masons’ partner Vanessa Ford; a death which has sparked critical examination of work culture and mental health issues within the legal profession. Reports indicate that Pinsents are taking advice from other City law firms regarding the
Davis Polk counsel David Zilberberg examined the SEC’s new climate disclosure rules and the potential impact on carbon offset markets with OPIS. “The SEC made efforts throughout the rule to make it clear, even where it was clear before, that they’re looking for disclosure of things that would have material impact,” David explained. “The rules
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Skadden has recently reinforced its London investment management group law practice and its secondaries practice in particular with the addition of three lawyers from US rival Debevoise & Plimpton, all based in London including a law star in the secondaries market. Heading the team is Delphine Jaugey, who steps into the role of Skadden’s head
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Understanding the legal landscape of online gambling in the U.S. involves navigating state-specific regulations without federal guidelines. New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Nevada pioneered legalizing various online gambling forms, including casinos and sports betting, setting a precedent that other states like Michigan, West Virginia, and Indiana have followed, recognizing the economic advantages and consumer interest.
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>> Your new law job may be on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The conflict of issue perception between the Judge handling the shoplifting charges against former Greens MP Golriz Ghahraman continue to concern many who observe the case, including a leading KC who emphasised the need for actual and perceived impartiality on the
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NZ Law Job Opportunities in March 2024 The growth in hybrid law work has grown among law firms, as it has among many employers, and some great new law jobs on the LawFuel network has seen new opportunities for law job seekers, including hybrid work. As the law adapts to changing work preferences and technological
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Deepfake video and sophisticated scams that manipulate video and audio to create highly convincing fake identities or messages from what appear to be trusted individuals are creating a major risk for law firms, the UK Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRS) says. The SRA issued a caution to lawyers who heavily rely on video calls for client
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>> Latest Law Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network Former Russell McVeagh lawyer Emily Reeve has been appointed Executive General Manager for Legal & Risk at Kordia, following a successful career as an in-house counsel. Reeve brings with her a wealth of experience in the realm of in-house counsel. Her most recent role
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WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 2024, CANBERRA ACT: Canberra-based cyber security company, Ionize, has been awarded a Federal Government Grant through the Cooperative Research Centres Projects (CRC-P) Round 15 opportunity to deliver Project DFNDR: Adaptive Cyber Security for Defence and Critical Infrastructure SMEs. Project DFNDR will be delivered in partnership between Ionize, Cybermerc and the University of Canberra
WASHINGTON, D.C., MARCH 11, 2024: International law firm Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP announced today that Christopher Mulligan has joined the Firm as a partner in the Private Funds practice, based in the Washington, D.C. office. Chris joins Weil after 11 years at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), where he served most recently as Investment
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