Kirkland & Ellis announced today that Matthew Bettinger and Seth Henslovitz have joined the Firm as partners in the Real Estate Practice Group. “Matt and Seth are talented real estate finance lawyers and rising leaders in this area,” said Jon A. Ballis, Chairman of Kirkland’s Executive Committee. “We’re thrilled to have them join the team.” Mr. Bettinger represents clients […]
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U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada Announces Expansion of CASA Program for Federal Defendants Eligible for Rehabilitation LOS ANGELES – United States Attorney Martin Estrada announced today the expansion of the Conviction and Sentence Alternatives (CASA) program, which is being made available to a wider group of defendants by an expansion of admission criteria to include defendants facing
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Former Commerce City Manager and Former Baldwin Park City Attorney Bribery Guilty Pleas and Plea Agreements Unsealed LOS ANGELES – Two former top city officials in Commerce and Baldwin Park have pleaded guilty to participating in a scheme involving bribes in exchange for a corrupt Baldwin Park politician’s votes and influence over his city’s cannabis permitting
Norma Harris, LegalTech contributing writer AI is transforming the way lawyers operate and those embracing the legaltech developments are outperforming competitors who cling to traditional methods. Generative AI is being used increasingly by law firms to streamline tasks such as case screening, demand letter drafting, discovery and document creation, as well as helping with case
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11. Alysha McClintock The headline-hogging Polkinghorne case thrust Alysha McClintock further into the limelight in 2024 and lifted fellow Power List member Ron Mansfield into the List’s upper reaches following his successful defense of the 71 year old ophthalmologist. McClintock, who was appointed Auckland Crown Solicitor in 2023 following predecessor Brian Dickey, sees her lead
Law firms are commencing their Christmas ‘bashes’ in more-or-less traditional form, and a summary of some of the plans made by the big law firms was discussed in Sasha Borissenko’s Herald column, noting that Chapman Tripp, DLA Piper and Meredith Connell failed to respond to her request for details of their Christmas functions, putting them
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Image source For many foreign workers in the U.S., transitioning from a temporary work visa to permanent residency is a major goal. Temporary visas provide opportunities for skilled workers, but they come with limits, including time restrictions and specific employment requirements. Fortunately, there are several legal pathways that can help foreign workers gain permanent residency,
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Pogust Goodhead, the high-profile class action specialist law firm co-founded by London barrister Thomas Goodhead (pictured), is reportedly undergoing significant staff reductions, affecting up to 20 percent of its workforce. The firm, known for its ambitious approach to taking on major corporations in large-scale litigation, is facing the challenges inherent in managing massive group claims.
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Slaughter and May has long been a major law firm that does not publish its earnings, which naturally gives rise to major speculation among the legal and business community as to the ‘enigmatic’ law firm and what the partners earn. The Financial Times has recently lifted the veil, suggesting the firm’s profit per equity partner
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Bell Gully is named large law firm of the year at the New Zealand Law Awards 2024 held on Thursday 28 November in Auckland. Top Criminal Lawyer Joins LawFuel Power List in 2024 “This recognition is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication, working alongside clients on some of New Zealand’s most significant
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