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Kings Counsel Stirs Hornets Nest of Judicial Imperialism And Sets X Files Alight

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Kings Counsel Gary Judd has stirred hornets’ nests before with his comments and his substack writing, but his attack upon the Supreme Court’s judicial imperialism and ikanga and kaupapa Māori issues in the judicial system has created inevitable attention and controversy. >> Latest Jobs in New Zealand on the Best Law Jobs Network In a […]

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Vanessa Ford Death Ignites Debate on Law Work Culture And Sees Pinsents Taking Burnout Advice

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Grueling work schedules and the sacrifice of personal wellbeing appeared to be factors in the tragic death of Pinsent Masons’ partner Vanessa Ford; a death which has sparked critical examination of work culture and mental health issues within the legal profession. Reports indicate that Pinsents are taking advice from other City law firms regarding the

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Tragic Loss: Otago Law School Mourns Brilliant Alumnus in Suspected Hit-and-Run in Sydney

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The University of Otago’s law faculty is grieving the loss of one of its esteemed alumni, who tragically lost his life in what appears to be a hit-and-run incident in Sydney. Mitch East, 28 was a former Meredith Connell solicitor, who had also worked with the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Christchurch terror attack.

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Sad Tribute to Law Partner After Mental Health Struggles Reawakens Concerns

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The mental health struggles and tragic death of big law partner lead to a tribute in LinkedIn from Pinsent Masons partner Matt Morgan, head of finance and restructuring at the law firm and relating to the mental health issues faced by many stressed lawyers. Vanessa Ford was known professionally as Vanessa Heap and she died on September

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Successful Injury Lawyer Steve Fields Answers FAQs of Accident Victims

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Image source After an accident, embarking on a journey towards justice can lead to a labyrinth of uncertainties for most causalities and their families. To help you understand some of the involved processes, the famous injury lawyer Steve Fields discusses the frequently asked questions that often confound most accident victims. In his concise answers to

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Reed Smith Lawyer Named ‘Notable Woman in Law’ in Chicago

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Jennifer Yule DePriest, managing partner of Reed Smith’s Chicago office, has been named a “Notable Woman in Law” by Crain’s Chicago Business, the firm announced today. Related Professionals: Jennifer Yule DePriest Peter J. Chassman “It is an honor to be selected among the many outstanding women legal professionals recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business,” DePriest said. “This is a community

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Cracking the Law Firm Gender Diversity Code: Wheatly MacNamara Cracks The Glass Ceiling At Simpson Thacher’s London Office

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Simpson Thacher & Bartlett has appointed Wheatly MacNamara, a seasoned real estate lawyer, as the upcoming managing partner of its London office, reflecting a trend towards greater law firm gender diversity, particularly US-based law firms. MacNamara becomes the first woman to hold this position at the top 15 US firm, (which just misses the LawFuel

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