imagesource Getting a jury duty summons in the mail can be confusing, maybe even a little intimidating. You might wonder what it really involves, how long it will take, or if there’s any way to get out of jury duty. Jury duty may not be the most exciting way to spend your time, but it’s […]
The New Zealand Bar Association | Ngā Ahorangi Motuhake o Te Ture recently conducted further research revealing women lawyers remain markedly under-represented as counsel in the Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. Disappointingly the research confirmed there has been no improvement since the previous reviews. The research is set out in a report prepared
Pallas Partners’ New York Expansion In a move that cements its status as a powerhouse in cross-border litigation, Pallas Partners has just bolstered its New York office with a trio of heavy hitters from Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP. Led by Mike Hanin, a well known trial and appellate lawyer, and joined by Jill Forster and
Fenwick today announced that Mallory Goodwin has joined as counsel in the firm’s regulatory practice and insurtech group. Goodwin’s addition underscores Fenwick’s continued investment in providing robust and comprehensive regulatory services for its technology and life sciences clients. “With deep expertise across all facets of the insurance sector, Mallory brings a hands-on insider’s perspective to
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Mass Consumer Lawsuit Law Firm Strengthens London Presence Johnson Law Group has expanded its UK operations by opening a second office in London’s Square Mile, strategically positioning itself within the City of London’s legal and financial epicenter. The firm, which established its inaugural UK presence in Manchester in February 2020, has grown significantly over five
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Entertainment Law News O’Melveny & Myers has expanded its entertainment, sports and media group with the addition of veteran Los Angeles entertainment attorney Leif Cervantes de Reinstein, who joins the firm from Sheppard Mullin. Cervantes de Reinstein will work from O’Melveny’s Century City office, bringing considerable entertainment law experience to the firm. He previously served
The long-simmering tensions between Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and its unionized workforce have erupted into a high-stakes game of legal chicken, with employees set to deploy a tactical time-recording boycott this week. This move could redefine labor relations in Australia’s plaintiff law sector.
At first glance, a one-day ban on timekeeping might seem like small potatoes in the world of labor disputes. But in the billable-hours ecosystem, the proposed action from Maurice Blackburn workers strikes at the financial aorta of firm operations.
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Law Firm Marketing John Bowie, LawFuel Pubisher Let’s get one thing straight: the legal industry’s relationship with data is about as functional as a law student’s relationship with sleep during finals week. We’ve got terabytes of client info, matter histories, and pitch outcomes piled up like unread emails in a partner’s inbox. But according to
Gender Pay Gap Trends in Australian Law Firms Australia’s legal professions continues to grapple with persistent gender pay disparities, according to the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) data for 2023–24. While some firms have made strides in closing gaps, nearly half of the 62 major law firms with comparable year-over-year data reported worsening median
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Lindsay Francis & Mangan: Asia-Pacific’s Dispute Resolution Disruptor Auckland-based boutique law firm Lindsay Francis & Mangan (LFM) has ascended from boutique contender in the commercial conflict area to a significant force, now boosting the firm’s presence with the opening of a new office in Sydney. The firm has offices in Singapore, also and the former
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