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King & Wood Mallesons

About King & Wood Mallesons –  The Hong Kong-based KWM is another work hard, long hours operation but with a culture that has generally provided some good reviews from staff in terms of work quality, environment and (generally) pay and conditions. King & Wood Mallesons say –  “Our belief in the power of together delivers

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Stress in Legal Profession Misunderstood; Bellwether Research Paper Reveals

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Company: LexisNexis UK Release summary: The latest Bellwether research paper titled, ‘Stress in the Legal Profession: Problematic or Inevitable’, published today by LexisNexis UK highlights that stress is an endemic issue in the legal profession with two thirds of respondents currently experiencing high levels of stress despite the confident ‘business as usual’ industry outlook. 76% of

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The ‘Deplorable’ State of Women in the Law. Do They Have to Become ‘Male Shaped’ Women

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The gender equality issue can be solved by having men ‘step up,’ says UK Law Society president Christina Blacklaws, who says the current state of affairs is deplorable. Speaking to the Guardian, Ms Blacklaws, 53, who previously ran her own firm said “we need men to step up and take responsibility”, saying they are a

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Kiwi Tech Law Firm Appoints Partner to Grow Singapore Office

Simmonds Stewart is delighted to announce the appointment of long-term team member Chris Wilson as a partner of the firm from 16 April 2019.  Chris runs the firm’s Singapore office where he specialises in venture capital and tech M&A transactions.  Originally joining the firm in 2007 as a solicitor, Chris has worked in the firm’s

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8 Key Things Law Firms Need to Do ASAP

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JDSupra – The Legal Marketing Association’s National Conference was held in Atlanta recently; over 1,500 professionals gathered to learn from industry experts, take pointers from key outside consultants and, most importantly, hear from clients. Several key themes continued to arise in conversations and presentations: Client service and experience is more critical than it’s ever been. Law

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Did The Supreme Court Miss An Opportunity With the Colin Craig Decision?

Chapman Tripp, who represented Colin Craig through the defamation lawsuits involving Jordan Williams have written on the latest Supreme Court judgment, noting that while it has tested many areas of defamation law it also missed an important opportunity. The Chapman Tripp commentary: The decision last week by the Supreme Court provides useful guidance on the

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Former Weil Gotshal Litigator Joins Hogan Lovells in Silicon Valley Practice

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Silicon Valley, 16 April 2019 – Global law firm Hogan Lovells announced today that Christopher Cox will join the firm’s Silicon Valley office as a partner in its Litigation practice. Cox joins the firm from Weil, Gotshal & Manges, where he led the firm’s California complex commercial litigation practice. Cox has deep trial experience in

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California Lawyer and Former Cop Admits Possession of Unregistered Weapons

            LOS ANGELES – A California attorney and ex-Rialto police officer pleaded guilty today to one felony count of illegally possessing multiple unregistered weapons, including a short-barreled rifle, two silencers, and a hand grenade.             Sergio Lopez de Tirado, 43, of Corona, pleaded guilty to possession of an unregistered firearm and destructive device. United States District Judge Fernando

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