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How to Start a Maritime Injury Claim the Right Way

Article Source: Boatlaw.com Ever get hurt on the job and wonder if anyone actually has your back? Now imagine that job’s on a ship—hours from land, with help that doesn’t arrive fast and decisions that aren’t always clear. Maritime work carries risks most jobs never touch, and when something goes wrong, the aftermath can be

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How Nonequity Partners Are Reshaping Big Law – Thanks To Kirkland & Ellis

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Kirkland & Ellis flipped the script on law firm partnerships by building a massive nonequity partner tier, now over 1,000 stron, which has let Kirkland promote more lawyers, faster, than most competitors, turning what some once called a “marketing trick” into a powerhouse business mode

Recruiters now have Kirkland’s nonequity partners on speed dial. “They’re hot property,” the partner says. “Even if they’re not equity, getting a Kirkland ‘partner’ is a win for any recruiter or client.”

Criticism of Kirkland’s two-tier, salaried partner model has faded. Now, other firms want in. The move is seen as smart business, not just a trick. Kirkland’s success, and the Wall Street money being paid to some partners in such firms, has pushed other big firms

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From Wachtell to Latham – Inside M&A Star Zach Podolsky’s Big Move

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M&A star Zach Podolsky is now a star at Latham & Watkins after leaving Wachtell Lipton, where he led some of the biggest deals in the country. His switch is a major win for Latham but an equally big loss for Wachtell.

Known for his work on major energy deals, Podolsky led Wachtell’s team on APA’s $4.5 billion buy of Callon Petroleum, among other top deals, making him one of the most recognized names in mergers and acquisitions.

In 2024, he ranked second globally by MergerLinks for advising on nearly $70 billion in transactions, including the ConocoPhillips acquisition of Marathon Oil and Diamondback Energy’s purchase of Endeavor Energy Resources.

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What Are Your Rights in a Spousal Maintenance Dispute?

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Article Source: Skylark Hill Solicitors Divorce rarely ends when the paperwork is signed. For many people, the financial fallout continues for months—sometimes years—after the marriage is legally dissolved. One of the most emotionally charged areas in this aftermath is spousal maintenance, sometimes called spousal support or alimony. It’s not just about numbers. It’s about fairness,

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Seven-Strong Legal Exodus: Why Willkie Farr’s Trump Deal Cost Them Top Talent

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In early April 2025, Wilkie Farr & Gallagher struck a high-stakes deal with the Trump administration: a commitment to provide $100 million in pro bono services—and a controversial pledge to limit diversity initiatives—to dodge punitive executive orders.

That deal has now triggered a legal talent landslide. Seven well-established litigation partners, mainly from the San Francisco office, have abandoned ship for Cooley LLP, who have actively challenged those Trump orders in court.

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Building Client Trust in Family Legal Matters: What Actually Works?

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Source: Stowe Family Law, UK When personal relationships break down and legal support becomes necessary, clients often approach family solicitors at a time of heightened emotion and uncertainty. They want more than accurate legal advice, reassurance, consistent support, and clear communication. Trust becomes the deciding factor in whether a client feels protected or overwhelmed. The

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  Stop Karping Says Brad . . Why Paul Weiss’s Boss Says The Firm Is In Good Heart Despite Departures

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Seven partners and others have left Paul Weiss but their former firm remains in good heart according to firm boss Brad Karp, who met with litigation partner to refute the ‘disinformation’ about the firm, according to a New York Law Journal report.

Seven partners have left Paul Weiss for Dunn Isaacson Rhee, a new litigation boutique in Washington, DC. that is building a formidable team of Paul Weiss alumni who decided the heavyweight firm’s Trump Administration deal was too much to stomach.

Paul Weiss promised Trump $40 million in free legal services on shared causes, including combating antisemitism and ensuring “fairness in the justice system.”

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How Law Firms Can Avoid Legal AI Adoption Missteps

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Achieving Real Benefits From Legal AI Philip Goldberg, LawFuel contributor The rise of legal AI has generated intense excitement among law firms and legal departments, promising faster, cheaper, and more accurate legal services. But as with many rapidly evolving technologies, distinguishing genuine value from mere hype isn’t easy. Lawyers face the challenging task of evaluating

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What New Jersey Criminal Defense Attorneys Say About Domestic Violence Allegations

Source: Camili & Capo Attorneys, NJ Facing Allegations That Can Shatter Lives: Understanding Domestic Violence Legal Consequences One accusation can change everything. In domestic violence cases, emotions escalate quickly, judgments are made without context, and consequences unfold before the accused can respond. New Jersey criminal defense attorneys know that careers, reputations, and families can begin

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