Stories making recent headlines on LawFuel . .
- Paul Newman Daughters Sue Over Alleged Breaches By Actor’s Charity Foundation
Foley & Lardner LLP is representing Susan Newman and Nell Newman, daughters of the late actor Paul Newman, in their lawsuit against their father’s charitable foundation, Newman’s Own Foundation. They are seeking $1.6 million in damages for breach of fiduciary duty. The Newman’s Own Foundation, established in 2008, is funded primarily by profits from the Newman’s Own line of food and drink products. …Paul Newman Daughters Sue Over Alleged Breaches By Actor’s Charity Foundation Read More »
- Ghislaine Maxwell’s 20 Year Sentence – US Attorney Release
British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty on 29 December by a federal jury on five charges, including sex trafficking and has received a 20 year sentence along with a fine of $750,000. Maxwell, 60, was found guilty on 29 December by a federal jury on five charges, including for the recruitment and grooming of four girls …Ghislaine Maxwell’s 20 Year Sentence – US Attorney Release Read More »
- Is The Lawyer on Demand Model Working – Should Lawyers Adopt the Model?
Axiom has been successful with its Lawyer on Demand model, but it may not suit all law firms – here’s why Is the Axiom ‘new law’ Lawyer on Demand business model working? It would appear so as the lawyer secondee business model has garnered additional acceptance in a legal world that has seen additional, more …Is The Lawyer on Demand Model Working – Should Lawyers Adopt the Model? Read More »
- Big Law’s Big Fee Growth Continues
Paul Hastings has seen a major growth spurt post-COVID but other firms are seeing healthy returns too LA-based Paul Hastings has hits its financial straps big time with a global revenue growth figure of 20 per cent hitting USD1.57bn in revenues. The firm’s London office achieved a fee income growth rate of over 40 per … - Who Are The Oligarchs Lawyers And The ‘Lawfare’ Claims Made In Their Names?
Oligarch lawyers in the UK are named and lawfare claims face increased scrutiny - UK Debate Shines Spotlight on Lawyers Who Act For Oligarchs
‘Londongrad’ is under threat with the Ukraine war and the pressure on ‘enabling’ lawyers who act for oligarchs Lawyers who act for oligarchs in Britain are under intense pressure from multiple quarters to take action against ‘Londongrad’, or the ‘London laundromat’ that is used to launder Russian money. Lord Carlile QC said in the House …UK Debate Shines Spotlight on Lawyers Who Act For Oligarchs Read More »
- The BigLaw Partners Earning Big Money at Kirkland & Ellis . . And Where That Leaves The Rest
Kirkland & Ellis is a billion dollar revenue machine but it still faces issues attracting key legal talent – why? - Legal Services Immunity in the Face of the Pandemic‘What pandemic?’ the legal services markets seem to say . . Legal services revenues have not been touched by the pandemic during the past year, according to figures in the UK that show a major growth in revenues for the sector – a fact that is also evident with the US legal sector. The UK’s …
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- The Power Lady Lawyer Who Has Depleted Boies Schiller in London
The Power lady lawyer who has set up her own litigation power house law firm in London - Stripping Prince Andrew – But The Legal Sex-Suit Troubles Remain Unaddressed
Buckinham Palace has removed the Duke of York’s royal privileges, but the recent US Court ruling leaves Prince Andrew in a pile of trouble over the Epstein-related legal proceedings, even as Epstein’s former lawyer Alan Dershowitz continues to push a defense similar to that tried by Epstein before his death. Prince Andrew’s motion was an …Stripping Prince Andrew – But The Legal Sex-Suit Troubles Remain Unaddressed Read More »
- The Sanity-Defying Faustian Pact Struck By Biglaw Junior LawyersThe salaries may be eye-popping and the addition to their CVs prestigious, but for midnight-oil burning junior lawyers working at Biglaw firms the deal is largely a ‘Faustian pact’, as lawyers continue to leave elite law firms despite the money and prestige . . but the deals and work continues to flow. UK legal services …
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- How Technology Will Shape Law Firm Success in 2022
Law firm success in 2022 will depend upon technology to retain legal talent and obtain new clients