A coalition comprising former judges, including Lady Hale, former president of the Supreme Court, lawyers, and academics advocating for sanctions against Israel over the Gaza war has provided a comprehensive counterargument to assertions that their requests stem from a misinterpretation of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) verdict on genocide. In a robust response, reported […]
Personal injury cases in Georgia arise from many circumstances in which people are injured as a result of others’ carelessness. Understanding your rights and legal choices is critical in these cases. In this scenario, obtaining advice from a professional personal injury law firm in Atlanta is beneficial. Common Types of Personal Injury Claims It is
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Trump’s Lawyer Lawyers start their own law firms for many reasons, but in the case of Donald Trump lawyer Todd Blanche the move from a prestige law firm to his own has apparently left colleagues bewildered. Blanche’s transition from a prestigious partnership at Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft to his new moniker at Blanche Law and
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UK Law Firm Layoffs The slowdown in transactional work has seen listed UK law firm Knights announce layoffs across the country according to reports in UK media. Knights has boasted of being one of the fastest growing law firms in the UK but it has been slowed with the tougher market conditions and possibly over-extending
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Top Big Law Firm Rankings Skadden Arps Slate Meagher & Flom received the top global M&A legal advisor in the first quarter of the year, according to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG). The value of deals surged by over a third compared to the same period last year, despite a decrease in
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Cheating on time sheets may be an art form for some lawyers, but according to a recent article in law blog Roll on Friday, many UK lawyers said the practice was pervasive. The article was prompted by a recent case where a newly qualified (NQ) solicitor was struck off by the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal for
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A domestic violence accusation in Utah can be incredibly stressful and confusing. It throws a complex legal situation at you, with serious potential consequences. Over 10,000 domestic violence incidents were reported in Utah in 2020, highlighting how seriously these cases are treated. If you’re facing such a charge, speaking with a lawyer experienced in Utah
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London-based Harbottle & Lewis has elected family lawyer Catherine Bedford as its senior partner, making her the first woman to hold the position in the almost 70-year history of the firm. The firm’s press statement about the announcement is below – Harbottle & Lewis today announces the appointment of Catherine Bedford as Senior Partner, with
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The Judiciary has long had the boys club ring about it and the issue in the UK arose recently with a Guardian article looking at whether the tony Garrick Club, named after actor David Garrick, in London’s West End, a male-only enclave for figures in business, the entertainment industry and law, should be a place
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Linklaters has elected 27 new partners and promoted 49 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, with effect from 1 May 2024. The new partner cohort includes: The firm has again met its annual 40% target for female partners elections and its 15% target for under-represented minority ethnic partners in partner elections annually (UK &
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