Ardern Abuse and Online Law Tom Borman, Contributing editor New Zealand’s internet safety agencies came out fighting after getting called out for failing to protect Jacinda Ardern from the dark underbelly of social media. Back in October 2023, Paul Hunt, the now dearly departed (from the Human Rights Commission) and politically correct Chief Human Rights
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Ivo: AI-Powered Contract Review Revolutionizing Legal Work Ivo, a legaltech startup founded by a New Zealand lawyer and engineer, recently secured $16 million in Series A funding, signaling the investor confidence in its potential to transform legal work. Ivo’s AI technology tackles one of the most time-consuming tasks for in-house legal teams: contract review and
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A new conservative law firm involving Musk-related lawyers, Lex Politica, has emerged on the Washington scene, combining lawyers with ties to prominent Republican figures and causes. The firm’s founding partners include Chris Gober, (above, middle and below pictured with Karen Oaks (left) and Anna Mackin (right). Gober was a lawyer for Elon Musk’s America PAC,
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Law Firms Go Big or Go Home Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor The legal scene in 2025 has commenced with a wave of law firm mergers involving at least six combinations of Am Law 100 law firms that became effective in January 2025 and which promise further changes ahead for the new year. The most-searched
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The Prince Harry Files Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor In media law, where celebrities clash with tabloids and royals battle publishers, one name stands out like a perfectly coiffed beacon: David Sherborne, the barrister who has just won a major victory for Prince Harry against Mirror Group Newspapers. This “barrister to the stars” has become
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“Why Top Law Firms Are Ditching Traditional Marketing for These Three Legal Directories” Here’s a surprising truth: In 2024, more people found their lawyers through online directories than through personal recommendations. That’s right – the time-honored tradition of getting referrals over golf or martinis has been outpaced by the humble legal directory. Welcome to the
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Flip-Flops and Fortune 500 Clients at Quinn Emanuel Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, the world’s “most feared” law firm according to BTI Consulting, is redefining the traditional law firm experience with a fresh approach that’s turning heads in the legal world. Gone are the days of stuffy offices and rigid
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Law Firm Marketing 2025 Source: Outreach Monks.com The legal industry is more competitive than ever. Many law firms offer similar services, making it hard to stand out. Clients today rely heavily on online searches before choosing a law firm. They compare reviews, check websites, and look for firms they can trust. Without strong marketing strategies,
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Judge’s Cannon Fodder For the Legal Scene Tom Borman, Senior Law Contributor Imagine a federal judge’s chambers as a high-stakes game of musical chairs, where the music suddenly stops and two players unexpectedly bolt for the exit. That’s the curious situation unfolding in the office of Judge Aileen Cannon, documented earlier this year in David
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Morgan Lewis has orchestrated a power play of significant proportions, swooping in to claim Kramer Levin’s entire 54-lawyer Paris firm. Let that sink in: 54 lawyers. One office. A single, decisive move that transforms Morgan Lewis into a force majeure in the City of Light. The timing might be one of strategic brilliance. As Kramer
