New Zealand Lawyers Law columnist Sasha Borrisenko pointed out in a Herald article about the depressed state of New Zeland lawyers based on a longitudinal study conducted by the University of Melbourne researchers which shows that New Zealand lawyers and law students are experiencing the highest rates of depression, anxiety, stress, and psychological distress compared […]
Adam Ibrahim, partner in the Litigation & Regulatory practice, has been recognised as Private Practice Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Business Awards held in London on Tuesday night. Adam is a market-leading Financial Services litigation and dispute resolution lawyer based in the firm’s Leeds office, advising all manner of commercial lenders, investment banks,
As a member of the California Lawyers Association Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, Quinn Emanuel Partner Diane Cafferata co-authored their report on the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in the practice of law in California The report summarizes that AI in the practice should follow three basic principles: (1) privacy and confidentiality in using AI
Jacinda Ardern & The Weapon of War In her speech at the UN two years ago, Jacinda Ardern argued that words had become the new weapon of war, it was a comment that Lord Jonathan Sumption told me he found ‘profoundly sinister’. Earlier this week, Donald Trump became only the second sitting or former U.S.
Rise and Rise of Simon Power Simon Power, LawFuel’s Lawyer of the Year in 2011, has carved out a diverse career path that spans law, politics, and finance. Resigning from Parliament in 2011 where he served as Minister of Justice, his career has to date involved his role as acting CEO of Westpac, CEO of
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A compliance business set up by barrister Orlagh Kelly designed to assist businesses to comply with laws relating to key compliance and regulatory requirements has been sold to Omni Partners. Founded in 2012, Briefed has developed its learning and compliance systems and modules to assist businesses across a range of industries and will now be
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The Key Players and Money In The Murdoch Legal Drama Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor The media world – other than the Murdoch-owned media – is abuzz with the latest chapter in the Murdoch family saga, as a Nevada courtroom becomes the stage for a high-stakes succession battle involving the media patriarch and his family.
The Rosenberg Trial The Rosenberg spy trial of 1951 stands as one of the most controversial and politically charged legal proceedings in American history. Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, a married couple from New York, found themselves at the center of a Cold War espionage case that captivated the nation and ultimately led to their executions.
The Big Law Vacation ‘Scare Factor’ Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor Big Law pays big bucks, but it also takes a big toll on younger associates preparing for their prestigious, well-paid career – to the point that many are afraid of taking vacations for fear of potential career repercussions. The cause is obvious: the intense work
Tongan Lawyers Place Openly Gay Chief Justice Under Fire A group of Tongan lawyers has petitioned King Tupou VI, who has ultimate authority over the chief justice appointment, to remove Bishop from his post. The petition, dated August 26, 2024, argues that Bishop’s “lifestyle conflicts with the law of Tonga,” citing Section 136 of Tonga’s
