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NZ’s Space Law Growth: Including for Space Lawyers

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The development of companies like RocketLab, the explosion of drone manufacturing and use and New Zealand’s increased focus on Space issues has moved the country closer to the issues relating to space law. And one of New Zealand’s leading Space Lawyers Dr Maria Pozza of Gravity Lawyers has said that New Zealand has the potential …

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From New York to New Zealand – Former Lawyer of the Year Receives Honour for Pro Bono and Corporate Work

From New York to New Zealand - Former Lawyer of the Year Receives Honour for Pro Bono and Corporate Work 4

Many lawyers have a social conscience, perhaps more than any other professional group, but for corporate lawyer Stacey Shortall, a former LawFuel Lawyer of the Year, her impressive commitment towards helping others has seen her receive a Queen’s Honour this year. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel’s Law Jobs Network She received the Member of …

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Depp Lawyer Camille Vasquez Provides Inspiration for Women

Depp Lawyer Camille Vasquez Provides Inspiration for Women 5

The Johnny Depp lawyer who won his defamation case, Camille Vasquez, has received her inevitable promotion to partnership from her law firm, but one of her principal achievements beyond her trial victory is to provide inspiration for women lawyers and those seeking to possible take up a legal career. Vasquez said she found her new-found …

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Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Law: Clifford Chance Introduce First Wellbeing Chief

Wellbeing and Mental Health in the Law: Clifford Chance Introduce First Wellbeing Chief 6

Wellbeing and mental health issues with law firms has been an issue of increasing significance and law firms are beginning to take tangible steps towards addressing what has been a major problem for lawyers in an age of increased competitiveness, over-work and of course, the pandemic. Studies and surveys show that the issue is one …

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Was It Lawyers Alone That Let Johnny Depp Win In A US Court, Lose In The UK?

Was It Lawyers Alone That Let Johnny Depp Win In A US Court, Lose In The UK? 7

What saw Johnny Depp win his defamation lawsuit in a US Court, but lose in the UK? Was it lawyers alone that made the difference? Did he have a Saul Goldsmith moment when something happened that made the difference? The US has a stronger legal system when it comes to free speech and it would …

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Johnny Depp Trial Win Boosts Female Legal Stars

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The Johnny Depp trial centered on the allegedly aggrieved former wife Amber Heard and has been one of the highest profile #MeToo cases to have gone to trial, but it has ironically also been a case that has elevated women attorneys into the forefront of trial law, particularly with the emergence of Depp’s key defense …

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Australia’s ‘Ones to Watch’ in the Young Best Lawyer List

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The ‘Best Lawyer’s list for 2022 has been published with a first-time list of some of the younger lawyers who are ‘ones to watch’ in the best lawyer list. The best young lawyers to watch are included below: Adelaide Alice Lynch Alternative Dispute Resolution DW Fox Tucker LawyersAntony Disciscio Alternative Dispute Resolution Piper AldermanJames Nunn Alternative Dispute Resolution …

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Google Alphabet’s Top Lawyer’s Earnings – They Took a Dive to Just $15 Million

Google Alphabet's Top Lawyer's Earnings - They Took a Dive to Just $15 Million 9

LawFuel Law Star J Kent Walker has had another good year pulling in nearly $15 million after a busy year involving Justice Department actions and antitrust work. As the global affairs and chief legal officer at Alphabet, Google’s parent company, Walker actually earned a base salary of $650,000, but the additional income came from $14 …

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