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NZ Law – The Law Firm Christmas Bash Season is Upon Us

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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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Legal Pathways for Foreign Workers Seeking Permanent Residency in the U.S.

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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Aggressive Class Action Firm Pogust Goodhead Cuts Staff

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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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Lifting The Veil on Slaughter & May Partner Earnings

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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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New Zealand Law Awards – Bell Gully Win Top Large Law Firm Award

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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Media Law Firms Combine To Create New Media Law Specialist

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Statham Gill Davies (SGD) has announced its merger with the legal services team of Moore Kingston Smith LLP, set to take effect in January 2025. This union combines SGD’s 24 professionals with Moore Kingston Smith’s 14-person legal team, aiming to enhance services in the legal, media, and creative sectors. Moore SGD Law will offer a

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Why Lawyers Need To Know About Billable, Neurosurveillance in the Era of Working From Home

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Allan McCay Workplace surveillance is starting to become more intimate. This development has implications for lawyers as it can potentially generate more work for them with the emergence of new issues for clients that will require legal advice or representation, human rights issues, and perhaps even change the way that lawyers bill. One example of

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GrayRobinson Bolsters 6 Practices and 5 Offices with 7 New Associates

 ORLANDO, Fla. – GrayRobinson is pleased to announce it has broadened its legal capabilities with seven new associate attorneys across six practices and five offices. The new attorneys include Christina R. Epperson, Andres “Andy” Garcia, Samuel A. Hanna II, Amy Hogue, Maria Lozonschi, Victoria Miller, and Eliza Sweeney.  Christina R. Epperson, Real Estate and Land Use, OrlandoEpperson is an associate attorney based in

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Not-For-Profit ESG Professionals Network Launches in London

Female founders from Pillsbury launch youth-led community with mission to unite action-driven sustainability leaders London, 25th November 2024: Today sees the launch of the Young ESG Professionals Network in London bringing together an array of ESG specialists and innovators spanning technology, investment, finance, policy, and non-profit to foster cross-discipline collaboration. Interest in ESG has exploded in recent

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7 Questions to Ask a Divorce Lawyer

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Stephen Bardoll* When dealing with a life-altering event like divorce, it’s essential to have a seasoned professional by your side. When meeting with lawyer for the first time, these are some questions you may consider asking: 1. Do you Regularly Handle Divorce Cases? Ask the lawyer about their experience in handling divorce cases. Inquire about

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