Source: Unsplash Getting into a car accident is like being handed a chaotic script you didn’t audition for – horns, confusion, adrenaline, maybe even a little whiplash (figurative or otherwise). The key to getting through it? Keeping your head straight, your documentation tighter than your seatbelt, and your legal ducks in a neat little row. […]
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Sonia Hickey, contributing writer When a salmonella outbreak strikes, it can catch many people off guard. What starts as a simple, enjoyable meal can quickly turn into a health crisis. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. Once it’s in your system, it can throw your body into chaos, causing symptoms like stomach
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Kiwi Lawyer Makes Forbes Under 30 List Keegan Jones, a 26-year-old lawyer from Northland, has been named to the 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 list for Asia in the social impact category. He is the only New Zealander to appear in that category this year. Jones founded a charitable trust that offers free legal clinics
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Navigating roads alongside large trucks requires awareness and caution. Drivers and pedestrians alike need to understand the unique challenges these vehicles present. Staying safe near large trucks involves being aware of their blind spots, maintaining a safe distance, and knowing the best practices for sharing the road. Large trucks can take longer to stop and
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Aaron Marquis, Contributing writer Every few years a new social network barges into the spotlight promising to “disrupt” legal marketing, yet the inbox keeps out-billing them all. It’s private, searchable, and admissible in the court of public opinion. More important, email is where prospective clients reveal their unfiltered concerns at two in the morning. When
The class action layer leading the action against the ASB and ANZ banks has slammed proposed legislation he says will rewrite consumer law to protect the banks, rather than their clients. Scott Russell leads the class action lawsuit and considers the retrospective legislation designed to protect the Australian-owned banks is a slap in the face
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A criminal record can have lasting effects on your employment, housing, and personal relationships, often lingering even after legal issues are resolved. In Florida, eligible individuals can pursue sealing or expungement of their records, but the process is complex and time-sensitive. This guide details the steps for expungement and sealing in Florida, including eligibility requirements
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London—A&O Shearman is pleased to announce that leading dealmaker George Knighton is returning to the firm from Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom (UK) LLP, where he has been a partner since 2019, most recently as co-head of the U.K. Corporate practice. George is one of the leading practitioners in the U.K. M&A market, with nearly 30
Skadden Lawyer’s Career Turn A&O Shearman just pulled off a big move bringing a lawyer who has handled some of the biggest deals in the UK back to the firm from Skadden. George Knighton has been around for nearly three decades handling major deals for the firm. Knightson started his career at Allen & Overy
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Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, often leading to wrongful death claims. Victims’ families may seek justice and compensation when negligence or improper conduct is involved. Understanding the complexities of wrongful death cases arising from truck accidents is essential for anyone impacted by such tragic events. Navigating the legal landscape can be daunting, especially when
