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
Linklaters expands its US footprint with the addition of former Simpson Thacher partner Michael Torkin following the recent expansion of the firm with the addition of a six-person legal team from Shearman & Sterling. The firm’s media statement is below – Linklaters Adds Senior Restructuring and Insolvency Partner Michael Torkin, Further Expanding US and Global
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NEW YORK—September 3, 2024—O’Melveny announced today that leading restructuring lawyer Ana Alfonso has joined the firm’s New York office as a partner in the Restructuring Practice Group, bolstering the team’s East Coast capabilities and expanding its roster of top-tier nationwide restructuring practitioners. Regularly recognized by The Legal 500 US and IFLR1000, Alfonso brings nearly three decades of experience
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What Do The Summer Bonus Delays Mean? Associates are waiting with bated breath for their 2024 summer bonus news, but the waiting continues. Traditionally, these bonus announcements begin to roll out in late July or early August, setting the tone for the industry’s compensation landscape and reports of major bonus payments have left associates waiting
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Tom Girardi Lessons The recent conviction of Tom Girardi, a once-revered personal injury attorney, for defrauding clients out of tens of millions of dollars has sent shockwaves through the legal community. Once celebrated as a champion for the underdog, Girardi’s fall from grace highlights serious ethical concerns within the personal injury field. What are the
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Media Law Recruitment Continues The growth of media business with social media’s continued growth has seen greater movement among firms for media experts. In London, Cooley has recruited Bryony Hurst, who has an extensive list of top content and media companies she advises. She was referred to in the firm’s media statement as a ‘next
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Tom Girardi Conviction Former Hollywood-based celebrity lawyer Tom Girardi has been found guilty of defrauding clients out of tens of millions of dollars in a jury verdict in Los Angeles. Girardi, 85, took the pollution case that lead to the Oscar-winning Erin Brockovich movie and was the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills”
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