Is a $2 Billion Megafirm at Stake? As Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) and Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel prepare for a pivotal partner vote this month on their transatlantic merger, newly filed accounts reveal HSF’s U.S. operations posted a combined $11.2 million loss over 2023-2024. But with the creation of a $2B revenue legal titan […]
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Gibson Dunn Pro Bono Winners Gibson Dunn’s Pro Bono Committee is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2024 Frank Wheat Memorial Awards. By harnessing their impressive legal skills, our winners were able to change their clients’ lives and make a positive impact on our global community. The stories of their accomplishments reflect the best
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California’s legal environment for personal injury is undergoing significant changes in 2025. These changes offer both challenges and opportunities for anyone involved in legal cases. Technological advancements, evolving legal standards, and shifts in public perception are shaping the future of personal injury law. These changes indicate a more nuanced approach to personal injury cases, affecting
Cryptocurrency + Divorce Source: RTRLaw.com In recent years, the advent of cryptocurrencies and NFTs has introduced new challenges in Florida’s high net worth divorces. These digital assets, often held in decentralized and anonymous networks, are not just a matter of financial value but also involve intricate asset division strategies. The presence of cryptocurrencies and NFTs
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Running a business is more than a job—it’s a lifelong commitment and often a deeply personal journey. For many business owners, their enterprise represents years of hard work, dedication, and sacrifice. Yet, while tirelessly working to grow their companies, business owners often overlook a critical element of their long-term strategy: an estate plan. Establishing an
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Personal injury law plays a crucial role in protecting the rights of individuals who have suffered due to the negligence of others. It encompasses a wide range of cases, including car accidents, slips, and falls. Understanding the nuances of this legal field is vital for anyone looking to pursue a claim. Personal injury law serves
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SANTA ANA, California – A former Japanese-language interpreter was sentenced today to 57 months in federal prison for illegally – and without authorization – transferring nearly $17 million from the bank account of Major League Baseball (MLB) star Shohei Ohtani to pay off his own substantial gambling debts incurred with an illegal bookmaking operation and for
Jim Farmer KC On 12 November 2024, the University of Auckland published a proposal to merge the Faculties of Law and of Business and Economics into one Faculty. The proposal includes a division of the Law School into two departments, one focused on private law (including commercial law) and the other on public law. The
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Auckland Law School’s ‘Stacked Deck’ Committee The University of Auckland’s decision to exclude practising lawyers and barristers from the committee reviewing its proposed law and business school merger has raised eyebrows and concerns within the law profession, with critics questioning the committee’s ability to adequately assess the potential impact on the legal profession and the
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Slaughter and May has appointed a new managing partner, David Johnson, to lead the law firm alongside senior partner Roland Turnill. The firm said in a statement (below) that Johnson will take up the new position on 1 August this year and the previous leader Deborah Finkler, who has been in the role since May
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