Damian Williams, the US Attorney for the Southern District of New York has announced his “bittersweet” resignation from the powerful legal role, which will take effect on 13 December. The announcement of his resignation is carried in the media statement below – Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, […]
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Squire Patton Boggs has expressed deep condolences following the tragic death of Simone White, a London-based associate at the firm, who died while on vacation in Laos due to suspected methanol poisoning. White, an intellectual property (IP) associate, was among six tourists who died after allegedly consuming bootleg alcohol in Vang Vieng, a popular tourist
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Dan Peach has been recruited by Simpson Thacher from Linklaters who have been building the firm’s European finance and private equity team. The media announcement about the lateral move is shown below – Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP today announced that Dan Peach will join the Firm’s London office as a Partner, where he will focus on
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Justice Simon Moore’s valedictory sitting at the High Court in Auckland was a celebration of his 44-year legal career, filled with laughter, roasts, and heartfelt tributes. >> Looking for a new law job? Look no further – LawFuel Jobs Network The event, held in courtroom one, saw a packed audience of family, friends, and senior
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Heidy Vaquerano at Fox Rothschild is a member of the LA Business First ‘Women of Influence’ list and as an entertainment lawyer has provided an interview about her views on her profession, the law and making a difference for women and lawyers. Vaquerano told L.A. Business First that, “AI is the biggest challenge.” She explained that “there
Christchurch barrister Lee Lee Heah died in a climbing accident at Arapiles National Park in Victoria, Australia. The 69-year-old lawyer, known for her adventurous spirit and dedication to her profession, fell to her death while scaling the final section of a climb on Eskimo Nell. Heah, who was admitted to the bar in 1986, had
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When the police came to arrest Australian radio heavyweight Alan Jones it was Chris Murphy who was beside the famed broadcaster, just as he has stood beside so many others facing criminal prosecution. Jones, the veteran Australian broadcaster and former rugby coach faces multiple indecent assault and related charges for historic sex offences. And Chris
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Melanie Vairawanathan Starting a law firm is an exciting milestone. Yet, diving into entrepreneurship while also growing your family can feel like balancing on a tightrope without a net. I experienced this firsthand when I found out I was expecting my first child just months after launching my own law firm in 2022. The journey
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Kathi Vidal, one of the country’s leading patent litigtors and the current Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is rejoining Winston & Strawn LLP as a partner in December 2024. Prior to her role at the USPTO, Vidal was a managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Silicon Valley office and served
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Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributor In a controversial turn of events that underscores the volatile nature of American politics, let alone with its president-elect Donald Trump, Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz stands poised to potentially lead the very department that once investigated him for serious allegations. The proposed appointment has left lawyers in a state of shock,
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