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The Lawyer Who Earned $54 Million Over Four Years – But Failed To File Tax Returns

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Former top lawyer of Moody’s Corp., John Goggins, pleaded guilty last week to deliberately not filing federal income tax returns for four consecutive years, despite earning over $54 million during that period, according to federal prosecutors on Friday. Goggins, who retired as the general counsel of Moody’s in September 2023, confessed to a magistrate judge […]

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Harvey Weinstein’s Lawyer Arthur Aidala: The Mastermind Behind the Defense

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The Tabloid Villain’s Nice Guy Lawyer Tom Borman, LawFuel ‘Law Star’ writer and legal contributor Representing Harvey Weinstein, the disgraced movie producer who became the focus of the #Metoo movement’s most egregious observations about sexual harassment, may not be the most popular client for most lawyers but for Arthur Aidala his appellate win freeing Weinstein

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From Atticus to Alicia: How 9 Iconic Fictional Lawyers Shape Our Legal Dreams

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The Lawyers From Movies-to-Novels That Inspire Us Ben Boman, LawFuel contributing editor Fictional lawyers in literature, television, and movies have captured the imagination of audiences for decades, influencing both the public perception of the legal profession and inspiring aspiring lawyers. Here’s are 9 of the most famous fictional lawyers and the potential influence they may

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Another Big Boston Law Firm: Paul Hastings Launches Office

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Paul Hastings has launched an office in Boston, with Alexander Temel, (pictured) formerly of Sidley Austin’s international private equity practice, leading the charge. The move will doubtless see Paul Hastings grow its presence among the other big law Boston law firms. Temel’s lateral hire sees him now serve as the global co-chair of Paul Hastings’

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The Australian ‘Me Too’ Lawyer Standing Against Workplace Bullying

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Thirty-four year old Australian lawyer Stefani Costi received high level publicity over her attempts to deal with workplace bullying in the law profession following an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which described her humiliation from a senior partner. The SMH article described her being asked by a partner to visit a hardware supermarket to

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How One Big Law Partner Managers Stress and Personal Tragedy

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Max Savoie, a partner at Sidley Austin in the payments and fintech practice, has shared his journey on Law.com navigating high-pressure legal environments while managing personal challenges and maintaining mental health. Savoie, who began his career at Clifford Chance, faced significant personal adversity, including the loss of his father to suicide, which deeply affected his

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The Power Lawyer Moving From Big Law Giant to Consultancy Leader

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Mike McNamara’s New Role at Baretz+Brunelle Mike McNamara helped build Dentons into a global, legal powerhouse and has not become the inaugural CEO of a legal consultancy that is working to help law firms navigate the evolving legal playing field. Dentons has become the world’s largest law firm. He held the position of CEO from

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Australian Lawyers Stunned By Death Of Innovative Leader Who Found Law Firm ‘Sweet Spot’

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Juan Martinez a ‘Force of Nature’ Described by the firm he lead as a giant of the Australian legal profession, the shock death of Juan Martinez has left HWL Ebsworth mourning the passing of a legal leader who rose from poverty to achieve inestimable recognition. The Australian Financial Review said Martinez, who died of a

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Trump’s Lawyer And His Bold Move – From Wall Street to Mar-a-Lago’s Defense Fortress

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Trump’s Lawyer Lawyers start their own law firms for many reasons, but in the case of Donald Trump lawyer Todd Blanche the move from a prestige law firm to his own has apparently left colleagues bewildered. Blanche’s transition from a prestigious partnership at Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft to his new moniker at Blanche Law and

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