Linklaters’ New Partners Linklaters has elected 34 partners and promoted 48 lawyers to counsel across its global platform, effective from 1 May 2025 Delighted to welcome this hugely impressive group to our partnership. I’ve seen first-hand their big ambitions and entrepreneurial mindset and look forward to seeing what they’ll achieve for our global clients and […]
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The Trump Crackdown on Law Firms Meets Resistance Ben Thomson, Legal contributing editor US lawyers have rallied in an unprecedented show of unity, with over 700 attorneys and legal organizations across the political spectrum joining forces to write to US Attorney General Pam Bondi urging her to take a stand in defense of lawyers’ and
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HOUSTON – Bracewell LLP announced today the promotion of five lawyers to senior counsel and counsel: Emily A. Banse (Houston), Margaret B. Beasley (New York), Tamara McKinzie (Houston) and Kenni C. Wilkinson (Houston), each of whom has been promoted to senior counsel; and Daniel J. Pope (Austin), who has been named counsel. “I’m pleased to congratulate these outstanding lawyers on their promotions. Each has distinguished themselves
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LawFuel Contributor Criminal offences in Canada are classified as indictable, summary, or hybrid. If you face a summary conviction charge, you may not have to appear for a trial. Your defence lawyer can handle everything on your behalf. However, the judge may still order your presence. Individuals typically face up to two years in jail
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Temporary Injunctions Gained By Firms Targeted in Trump’s Executive Orders Tom Borman, LawFuel contributor On March 28, 2025, two federal judges issued temporary injunctions against significant components of President Trump’s executive orders targeting Jenner & Block and WilmerHale. The firms had filed lawsuits earlier that same day challenging the orders, which they claimed were unconstitutional
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WilmerHale has announced that a court has taken swift action to block key provisions of a controversial executive order that the firm challenged. According to a spokesperson for the firm, “We appreciate the court’s swift action to preserve our clients’ right to counsel and acknowledgement of the unconstitutional nature of the executive order and its
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Big Four Legal Losses The Big Four service giants, EY PwC, Deloitte, and KPMG are facing an uncertain future so far as their planned moves into the legal services work is concerned. The Legal Services Act 2007 allowed the Big Four to enter the UK legal market more aggressively by obtaining Alternative Business Structure (ABS)
Contract negotiation has come a long way from the days of in-person meetings, lengthy paper trails, and back-and-forth revisions. While traditional negotiations relied on physical documents and direct discussions, technological advancements have reshaped the process, making it faster, more efficient, and accessible from anywhere. Today, businesses can finalize agreements in a fraction of the time
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Asbestos Litigation Asbestos litigation has been one of the most complex areas of personal injury law, driven by decades of exposure to hazardous material used in various industries. This article explores the intricacies of compensation and trust funds within the framework of asbestos litigation, shedding light on the legal, financial, and procedural dimensions that plaintiffs
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Law Firm Marketing Legal marketing is highly competitive. Law firms struggle to attract quality leads while managing day-to-day operations. Many lack the expertise to execute data-driven marketing strategies. A fractional CMO fills this gap by providing expert leadership without the cost of a full-time hire. Unlike traditional marketing consultants, a fractional CMO integrates directly into
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