Opinion

The INTERPOL Procedure Most People Do Not Know They Can Use Themselves

Interpol

People affected by a Red Notice or Diffusion can apply directly to INTERPOL’s independent files commission. Understanding what that process can—and cannot—do is increasingly important for lawyers working across borders. By Randy Levine, publisher, RemoveRedNotice.com An INTERPOL Red Notice can change a person’s life long before an extradition court examines the underlying case. It may

The INTERPOL Procedure Most People Do Not Know They Can Use Themselves Read More »

Five Junior Lawyers Quit in One Day: Senior NZ Lawyer Found Guilty of Misconduct

Departures

>> Before You Leave Your Job – Check LawFuel’s Jobs Board – New Roles Daily A senior New Zealand lawyer whose management style helped prompt five junior lawyers to resign on the same day has been found guilty of misconduct following a disciplinary hearing that paints an extraordinary picture of life inside the firm. The

Five Junior Lawyers Quit in One Day: Senior NZ Lawyer Found Guilty of Misconduct Read More »

Texas Trial Lawyer Tony Buzbee Buys $15.5 Million Mansion Next Door. Then Calls In The Wrecking Ball

Demolition

Power Point – Tony Buzbee’s latest River Oaks acquisition isn’t simply another trophy-home purchase. The Houston trial lawyer is assembling a two-acre estate by demolishing a 15,000-square-foot neighbouring mansion, while salvaging an estimated $4 million of its contents and building gardens in its place. It is an unusually vivid glimpse of the wealth generated at

Texas Trial Lawyer Tony Buzbee Buys $15.5 Million Mansion Next Door. Then Calls In The Wrecking Ball Read More »

Baby On Life Support, Barrister Still Forced To Fight Court Timetable

Helenbenet

Criminal law work has not been a family-friendly situation for lawyers anywhere, but a Christchurch barrister has raised uncomfortable questions about how well New Zealand’s court system accommodates lawyers taking maternity leave after she found herself filing court applications while her premature baby was in neonatal intensive care. >> New Job? Check InHouse Counsel Role

Baby On Life Support, Barrister Still Forced To Fight Court Timetable Read More »

Wachtell Partner Exit Looms After Viral Central Park Canoodling Video

Nathaniel Cullerton (1)

The Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz litigation partner who played center stage in the Central Park viral video embracing a junior colleague is reportedly preparing to leave the firm. Nathaniel Cullerton remains employed by Wachtell and on leave, according to sources cited by the New York Post, but is said to be in the process

Wachtell Partner Exit Looms After Viral Central Park Canoodling Video Read More »

Barrister Discovers That Bowing To The Judge Is Not Entirely Optional

Mahmoud

A New South Wales barrister has been reprimanded after apparently deciding that some of the more tiresome conventions of courtroom practice, such as standing, bowing to the judge and arriving on time, were more guidelines than rules. Mahmoud Mandoh was reprimanded following his conduct during a 2023 criminal trial, with the disciplinary register recording what

Barrister Discovers That Bowing To The Judge Is Not Entirely Optional Read More »

From Death Row to Comedy Festival How This Lawyer Found Punchlines in the Darkest Place

Joshpicah

Some lawyers bill by the hour. Others spend years trying to stop the state from killing their clients. American capital defence lawyer‑turned‑comedian Josh Pickar has somehow managed to do both law and stand‑up, arguing that the two professions have more in common than most civilians would comfortably admit. Both depend on storytelling, timing and finding

From Death Row to Comedy Festival How This Lawyer Found Punchlines in the Darkest Place Read More »

“Penthouse, Bali & Betrayal – How Queens Defenders’ Boss Looted a Legal Aid Nonprofit”

Lorizeon

The former executive director of Queens Defenders, a New York legal services nonprofit, and a former employee have been sent to prison for a brazen embezzlement scheme that siphoned hundreds of thousands of dollars from an organization meant to serve indigent clients. Federal prosecutors in Brooklyn said Lori Zeno and Rashad Ruhani diverted more than

“Penthouse, Bali & Betrayal – How Queens Defenders’ Boss Looted a Legal Aid Nonprofit” Read More »

BigLaw Billables Now Include Midday Park Bench ‘Sucking Face’ Sessions

Canoodlinglawyers

In a heartwarming tale of modern romance and billable hours, two BigLaw attorneys have reminded us all why extramarital affairs shouldn’t be conducted on a public park bench. A viral video from TikToker “Jay Guapo” recently captured two business-attired lovebirds aggressively swapping spit in broad daylight. Internet sleuths quickly identified the amorous duo as a

BigLaw Billables Now Include Midday Park Bench ‘Sucking Face’ Sessions Read More »

Scroll to Top