Maurice Blackburn Pay Dispute Escalates: Time-Recording Ban Sparks Legal Labor Showdown

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The long-simmering tensions between Maurice Blackburn Lawyers and its unionized workforce have erupted into a high-stakes game of legal chicken, with employees set to deploy a tactical time-recording boycott this week. This move could redefine labor relations in Australia’s plaintiff law sector.

At first glance, a one-day ban on timekeeping might seem like small potatoes in the world of labor disputes. But in the billable-hours ecosystem, the proposed action from Maurice Blackburn workers strikes at the financial aorta of firm operations.

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Law Firm Marketing Data Dilemma – How To Cut Through the Noise Without Losing Your Damn Mind

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Law Firm Marketing John Bowie, LawFuel Pubisher Let’s get one thing straight: the legal industry’s relationship with data is about as functional as a law student’s relationship with sleep during finals week. We’ve got terabytes of client info, matter histories, and pitch outcomes piled up like unread emails in a partner’s inbox. But according to

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How Car Accident Lawsuits Work: A Simple Breakdown for Victims

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Car Accident Lawsuits Getting into a car accident is scary. One moment, you’re driving like any other day, and the next, you’re dealing with injuries, medical bills, and insurance headaches.  If the accident wasn’t your fault, you might be wondering, “Should I file a lawsuit?” That’s a big decision, and understanding how car accident lawsuits

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The Importance of Choosing a Trial-Ready Personal Injury Attorney

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Personal Injury Law In any personal injury claim, hiring a lawyer who can go into the courtroom may make all the difference in the outcome of your case. Most claims are settled through negotiation, but sometimes, the settlements offered are too low, and a trial is necessary to get a reasonable recovery of damages. Insurance

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Crypto Queen to Tax Cheat

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The Wild Downfall of the Crypto ‘Godfather’s’ Girlfriend Iris Ramaya Au, the 35-year-old ex-girlfriend of self-proclaimed crypto “Godfather” Adam Iza, just agreed to plead guilty to hiding $2.6 million in dirty cash from the IRS—and her role in this bonkers crime spree reads like a Real Housewives episode directed by Martin Scorsese. Prosecutors say Au helped her felon boyfriend

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US Attorney Reports on Guilty Plea From Crypto ‘Godfather’s’ Girlfriend

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Ex-Girlfriend of Crypto ‘Godfather’ Agrees to Plead Guilty to Tax Charge for Failing to Report More Than $2.6 Million in Illicit Income             LOS ANGELES – The former girlfriend of a cryptocurrency fraudster who dubbed himself “The Godfather” has agreed to plead guilty to a federal criminal tax charge for failing to report more than $2.6 million

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What’s Behind The Bizarre Unraveling of Diddy’s Defense Team?

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When a Rapper’s Legal Woes Collide with TikTok Necromancy Conspiracies Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal sex trafficking case took a surreal turn last week when defense attorney Anthony Ricco abruptly withdrew from the rapper’s legal team—and TikTok promptly decided it was all about necromancy. The move blended celebrity scandal with viral misinformation and occult references, all

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Former U.S. Attorney Eric Olshan to Join McGuireWoods as Partner in Pittsburgh

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Former Federal Prosecutor Led Successful Capital Trial in Tree of Life Synagogue Shooting Eric Olshan, former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania and a veteran federal prosecutor, will join McGuireWoods’ nationally recognized Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation Department as a partner in Pittsburgh. Olshan served as U.S. Attorney from 2023 until Jan. 19, 2025,

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Former U.S. Attorney Michael Easley to Rejoin McGuireWoods

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Ex-U.S. Attorney to Lead Internal Investigations and Advise Tech, Finance, Life Sciences, and Advanced Manufacturing Businesses on Compliance and Enforcement Risks Michael F. Easley Jr., one of North Carolina’s top federal prosecutors, will rejoin McGuireWoods as a partner in its Government Investigations & White Collar Litigation practice. Under his leadership as U.S. Attorney, white collar

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Australian Law Firms Still Grapple with Gender Pay Gap

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Gender Pay Gap Trends in Australian Law Firms Australia’s legal professions continues to grapple with persistent gender pay disparities, according to the latest Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) data for 2023–24. While some firms have made strides in closing gaps, nearly half of the 62 major law firms with comparable year-over-year data reported worsening median

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