On appeal of a strike out decision, the Court gives the plaintiff “his day in court” to argue that corporates owe a common law duty of care in tort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On 7 February 2024, the Supreme Court of New Zealand decided to allow a novel climate change claim to proceed to
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Now that it has been proved that ChatGPT can pass a Bar exam in the US, can it be used to replace lawyers and help with legal queries? Former legislative drafter and CDU Associate Professor Guzyal Hill, Law Discipline, Faculty of Arts and Society, is available to comment. Associate Professor Guzyal Hill, PhD (Law), Charles
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Legal Career Change: Attorney to Matchmaker Making a legal career change can present issues, but for a lawyer who changed from law to becoming a matchmaker it has been both similar and different. Business Insider recently wrote about former lawyer Ann Parnes who used her legal skills, honed by 14 years at law, to understand
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When terminating an employee, things can be rather touchy, and there is room for mistakes. The entire process involves legal and personal complexities that can impact your business, but understanding the playing field can help safeguard everyone involved. Luckily, there are other ways you can come to understand these guidelines just as well without going
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The Donald Trump catalog of legal battles continues to occupy both column inches and file rooms, but the Trump ballot case has created issues at the pointy end of the Trump tableau of troubles. But who are the lawyers involved in that constitutional battle before the US Supreme Court? The New York Times looked at
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Former DLA Piper Lawyer Compares Big Law to Mid-Law Efficiencies Mid-tier law firms are positioned to offer superior value to a broad spectrum of corporate clients while also delivering higher compensation to their employees a former DLA Piper top lawyer has said in an Australian Financial Review article. Grant Koch, who previously served as the
Image source Car accidents are an all-too-common occurrence in bustling cities like Charleston. In fact, according to a report, 1 out of every 12 car accidents in South Carolina took place in Charleston between the years 2014 and 2018. Navigating the aftermath of such an event can be overwhelming, especially when dealing with injuries, property
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Public sexual assault is a grave issue that leaves victims in a state of shock and trauma. Understanding the legal resources available is crucial in helping victims regain their sense of safety and pursue justice. This comprehensive guide explains the legal avenues in simple, accessible language, focusing on the important role of resources like the
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The prominent defense attorney at the helm of the United States’ most extensive mass tort litigation is moving to Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison. Kimberly Branscome will be joining their team as a partner in their Los Angeles office. Branscome is making the move from Dechert, where she played a significant role in defending
Law Council of Australia concerned over death sentence of Australian academic Yang Hengjun
