Cleary Gottlieb and ClearyX have been shortlisted for the International Law Firm Innovation Award at the upcoming Legal Innovation & Technology Awards, being presented by Law.com International in London on May 23. The Legal Innovation Awards seek to recognize visionary thinkers, pioneers, and game-changers who are reshaping the legal industry. The awards, now in their 10th year, […]
Milton Grimes, Former Attorney For Rodney King Milton Grimes, the Los Angeles attorney who rose to fame as the lead attorney for Rodney King 30 and helped with a $3.8 million civil claim on behalf of King, the Black motorist who became the most infamous victim of police brutality in the history of America, has
Car accidents are stressful and often traumatic events. In the immediate aftermath, it’s common for people to react emotionally, which can lead to hasty statements or admissions. One such statement is admitting fault for the accident. However, expressing regret or accepting blame at the scene can have significant implications. In this quick guide, we’ll take
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A new survey of mental health issues has found that almost half of New Zealand employees disagree that their workplace prioritises their psychological wellbeing, despite issues relating to mental health in the law and other workplaces continuing as a major issue for the legal profession. The survey looked at over 7000 participants’ views on mental
The country’s first competition study into personal banking services has revealed a two-tier sector with limited competition and no disruptive forces to drive change and deliver consumer benefits. Commerce Commission Chair, John Small, says that the Draft Report from the Market Study released today reveals that an apparent focus by the four major banks on
It’s a tough life at the big law firms, but for young lawyers seeking a seat at the big law table they are having it removed from them by one major firm – Clifford Chance. The reason? They failed the UK Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) which has seen four Clifford Chance trainees have their contract
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Slaughter and May has promoted five lawyers to partner across its London and Brussels offices, half the number promoted in 2022 and the lowest promotion round numbers since 2021 in a reflection of a weaker market for legal services at present. With over 550 lawyers, Slaughter and May is very much one of the LawFuel
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Personal injury claims are a common occurrence in the legal world, often arising from accidents, negligence, or intentional harm. While economic damages such as medical expenses and lost wages are straightforward to quantify, non-economic damages pose a unique challenge. In this quick guide, we will explore the concept of non-economic damages in personal injury claims
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Kings Counsel Gary Judd has stirred hornets’ nests before with his comments and his substack writing, but his attack upon the Supreme Court’s judicial imperialism and ikanga and kaupapa Māori issues in the judicial system has created inevitable attention and controversy. >> Latest Jobs in New Zealand on the Best Law Jobs Network In a
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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
