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Sex Harassment Scandal Sees Russell McVeagh Dumped By Womens Law Journal

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The Russell McVeagh sponsorship fallout has increased with the Factory-sponsored New ZealandWomen’s Law Journal now saying they are also dumping the firm, but carefully noting that the problem was far broader than just Russell McVeagh. Journals editors-in-chief Ana Lenard (pictured) and Allanah Colley have spoken out for the first time since the sex harassment claims arose, […]

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The Russell McVeagh Fallout Continues – But Is It Time To Give Them a Break?

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Tom Burnett, Opinion –  The continued fallout from the Russell McVeagh sex abuse scandal continues to gather momentum, to the point where some may be questioning just how valid or appropriate the opprobrium heaped upon the firm might be. The latest negative publicity has been Auckland university of Technology’s law school dumping of a proposed

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The Billionaire Law Firms: And the $3 Billion King of the Pile

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Cracking $3 billion in law firm revenues is a top effort on anyone’s count, but for Latham & Watkins there’s more to come, they say. The firm is currently Number 1 on Am Law 100 with $3.064 in 2017 revenues as reported by Law.com, with a seven percent increase in attorney numbers and with profits per partner

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More Woes For Russell McVeagh – Could Clients Run?

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Tom Burnett, contributor  – As if the #Metoo sex abuse issue is not enough, now leading law firm Russell McVeagh must concern itself with whether clients will head for the exit in the wake of the sexual assault claims in recent days. The most recent harassment claim against the firm related to “consensual sexual” encounters

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Law Firm Verbal Stoush Over Sexual Assault Solicitor

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A verbal stoush between Duncan Cotterill and Russell McVeagh over disclosure of a sexual harassment issue with a lawyer hired by the former from the latter firm has developed into one of the nasty side effects of the recent sexual harassment issue hitting Russell McVeagh. The sexual harassment and assault issue has created a mounting

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Hogan Lovells Move Into ‘Flexible Lawyering’ Space

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Flexible lawyering has become something of a byword for firms seeking to meet client demands, develop enhanced business models and also meet the demand from lawyers for flexible working opportunities. All of which has lead to Hogan Lovells joining with law company Elevate to build a new, flexible lawyering business designed to meet legal demand

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The Trashing of Russell McVeagh’s Recruitment Efforts

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Russell McVeagh’s recruitment and summer clerk programme has taken a major hit with the recent revelations regarding the complaints made by interns at Wellington in 2016. Promotional content such as the video below talking about “taking the fear out of joining the workforce”, according to Russell McVeagh HR Director who speaks about the unique offering

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