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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Kingsley Napley LLP (“KN”) is delighted to announce that its Board and Partnership have elected Matt Meyer as Managing Partner from 1 April 2025. Current Managing Partner Linda Woolley (pictured) has today announced her retirement from the role at the end of her existing term, after 18 successful years in the position. She will stay with the firm to
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Leading litigation funding company LPF Group has announced the appointment of former High Court and Court of Appeal Judge Robert Dobson KC (pictured) to its board of directors. This addition comes as the company’s current Chairman, Bill Wilson KC, transitions to the role of Emeritus Chair, ensuring continuity and ongoing support to the board. “With
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San Francisco associate Margaret (Meg) Webb received a New Lawyers to Watch award given by the California Lawyers Association’s Antitrust and Unfair Competition Law Section. The award recognizes exceptional achievements by lawyers in their first eight years of practice. The California Lawyers Association (CLA) recognized Meg for her significant contributions in major cases, including negotiating
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Ian Mill KC, a well known barrister from Blackstone Chambers, is once again making waves in the world of fine wines. Known for his expertise in sports and entertainment law, Mill is also a passionate oenophile with a remarkable collection of rare and valuable wines. The entire collection is estimated to potentially realize up to
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The Lone Star Lawyer Assailing The Rap Star Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer Tony Buzbee is well known for profile cases, but his involvement in the Sean “Diddy” Combs case may well become one of the most significant mass tort cases in entertainment law history. Buzbee’s litigation against Sean “Diddy” Combs presents a masterclass in
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