Domestic violence remains a critical problem in New York, affecting thousands of people yearly. Recently published statistics have shown a concerning rise in reported incidents throughout the state, with more than 39,000 cases captured in New York City in 2022 alone. Even with efforts to combat the problem, most cases of assault go unreported, leaving […]
Intellectual property (IP) refers to the unique creations of one’s mind, including images and names used in commerce, designs, artistic and literary works, and inventions. Such property is protected by law. There are six main types of intellectual property: Who is an IP Lawyer? An IP lawyer handles legal disputes encompassing property rights specific to
New York-based Finance Group partner Tammy Davies has been named one of Kayo’s “Top 25 in ’25 – Trailblazing Women in Credit” for 2025. The list celebrates 25 exceptional women who are spearheading deals and setting the standard for excellence in the rapidly evolving credit market. “The list highlights remarkable women whose savvy and skill in
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The doom and gloom predictions about diversity in law schools diversity post-affirmative action ban have proven to be nothing more than smoke and mirrors, according to a report from Reuters. Despite the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision to axe race-conscious admissions, the hallowed halls of legal education are still echoing with a symphony of diverse voices.
The Northern Club, Auckland’s bastion of exclusivity, became the stage for a Christmas party turned political powder keg that has involved a District Court Judge, Winston Peters, Michael Reed KC and the Attorney General, according to a report in The Post. Picture this: A district court judge and her reality TV star beau, inadvertently gate-crashing
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Human rights lawyers have warned that advances in neurotechnology, a science which connects people’s nervous system with electronic devices, could change what it means to be responsible for our own actions, as leaders in the field met with academics and legal professionals in London. Concerns about autonomy, privacy of personal information and potential discrimination were
This obituary for Frank Handy is provided by a LawFuel contributor The death at 91 of Francis Joshua Handy brings to end one of the more remarkable and colourful New Zealand legal-commercial careers of recent times. From the South Island Frank Handy was a son of the Manse and throughout his life constantly displayed the
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In a twist that would make even John Grisham raise an eyebrow, former Biglaw high-flyer Linda Lu has traded her corner office for a prison cell, all thanks to a hedge dispute gone wrong. Lu, who once graced the hallowed halls of Fried Frank, Cadwalader, and Pillsbury Winthrop, now finds herself on the wrong side
The failure of law firm Axiom Ince shocked the UK law profession, but it hasn’t prevented Pragnesh Modhwadia, the former firm boss, dining out expensively despite being accused of draining £66 million from his firm’s client accounts. Pragnesh Modhwadia, the former boss of Axiom Ince, finds himself at the center of a complex legal and
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LawFuel’s Power List 2024 welcomes three influential criminal lawyers who are making waves in New Zealand’s legal landscape: Emma Priest, Anoushka Bloem, and Julie-Anne Kincade KC. The appearance of women lawyers excelling in criminal law has continued to become more significant in recent years not only as a result of the growing number of female
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