Albert Goodwin, Contribing LawFuel editor As lawyers and others push for a return to the office, a trend towards ‘coffee badging’ – the practice of briefly showing up at the physical office, often just long enough to grab a coffee and interact with coworkers, before leaving to complete the rest of the workday remotely. A […]
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Julie Brush, Contributing Editor Law reforms in Australia will means greater work for companies – and considerably increased work for their lawyers – with changes to the privacy laws in the country. Australia privacy law is about to change significantly with new changes designed to implement extensive changes, which will result in a significant increase
xAI’s New Legal Chief Ben Boman, LawFuel contributing editor and special writer Elon Musk’s ambitious artificial intelligence venture, xAI Corp., touted as a competitor to Open AI’s ChatGPT, has fortified its legal ranks by onboarding Robert Keele as its chief legal officer. The hire coincides with xAI’s recent $6 billion funding round, fueling its aspirations
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For lawyers using AI the risks are high and so Australian-based law firm Allens, who have a close relationship with Magic Circle leader Linklaters, have looked at the issue around using generative AI for Australian law. The lessons learned may well translate into multiple jurisdictions when the challenges and opportunities presented by AI. Allens have
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With its strategic location, diverse population, and thriving economy, Miami offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs and established businesses. However, to successfully operate in Miami, understanding the state and local tax obligations is a necessity. To further gain this knowledge, let’s look at both state and local tax requirements, as well as potential tax incentives and
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Global investment firm The Carlyle Group and amicaa, its Australian and New Zealand joint venture partner, committed to providing NZ$140 million of secured senior debt to finance a management buyout of New Zealand’s leading independent fuel retailer, NPD, by the company’s current CEO, Barry Sheridan. >> Latest Law Jobs Here . . Founded by the
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The legal industry may face increased turnover among non-billable professionals and support staff, according to recent reports. There has been a substantial increase in the number of lateral movements among law firm staff, which has created potential issues for law firms. The reporters indicate there has been longing issues arising from office attendance policies from
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London Law NQ Pay Rates The news about Quinn Emanuel’s major pay rise for junior lawyers in London has reignited a salary war – if the ignition was ever required with the rapidly rising London law pay rates in The City. Freshfields has already raised its rates for junior, newly qualified (NQ) salaries to £150,000
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The LawFuel Mother’s Day Lawyers List Mother’s Day sees us look at some leading lawyers who are also mothers and have had to address that perceived conflict between being a mother and being a successful lawyer. Many reports and surveys indicate that women lawyers who are also mothers are advancing more slowly than their male
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John Bowie Law firm marketing comes in many shapes and forms, but for Tyrone-Jay Barugh his law firm with the funny name – Spilt Milk Law – is now at the center of a ‘funny case’ against airline Jetstar after booking and canceling 50 flight deals between Australia and New Zealand. Barugh booked one-way flights
