Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP announced today that Maria-Leticia Ossa Daza has joined the firm as a partner in the Mergers & Acquisitions practice in the Corporate Department, resident in New York. Ossa Daza will be head of the firm’s newly formed Latin America Practice Group. “We are delighted to welcome Leticia, one of the […]
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Another Depp / Camille Vasquez Case Coming In a development that is sure to pique the interest of the legal community, Johnny Depp is reportedly set to reunite with his high-profile attorney, Camille Vasquez, for a new legal battle. Vasquez became a legal celebrity (and a LawFuel Law Star) who rose to fame during her
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Examining 2024’s Top Law Schools The US News Law School rankings always play a key role in perceptions of law school excellence – or otherwise – and the latest US News law school rankings for 2023-2024 continue their tradition of both observation and controversy. The rankings were delayed through law schools’ refusing to provide US
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California’s workers’ compensation laws are designed to protect both injured workers and employers by providing necessary benefits and outlining specific responsibilities. Understanding these laws is crucial for ensuring fair treatment and compliance within the workplace. Image source Worker’s Compensation Benefits for Injured Workers Worker’s compensation is a system that provides benefits to employees who suffer
Mishcon de Reya has filed today a group action in the High Court on behalf of over 10,500 licensed London black cab drivers in their claims against Uber, for losses sustained as a result of Uber’s unlawful activities in the London taxi market between May 2012 and (at the earliest) March 2018. The claim The
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The latest law firm to announce a Boston office is Simpson Thacher announcing that it will open an office in the city later this year. This follows the recent news we reported about Paul Hastings opening an office in Boston last month. The full press release of the Simpson Thacher announcement is below – >>
Moving to New York City can be a thrilling adventure, but it also comes with its fair share of challenges, especially for immigrants. Whether you’re relocating for work, education, or simply seeking new opportunities, navigating the process can feel overwhelming. Here is a guide to help you through the crucial steps for immigrants as they
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Big Law Firms Goes Back In Time Mayer Brown LLP (“Mayer Brown”) announced today an agreement in principle for the Hong Kong partnership to separate from the international practices of Mayer Brown, reverting to its legacy name, Johnson Stokes & Master (“JSM”). Mayer Brown will continue to operate in Hong Kong through a new partnership,
Cravath law firm has moved into swanky new offices at Two Manhattan West, the 58 level development, developed by Brookfield Properties. Clifford Chance have also secured a major tenancy in the development. The Cravath media release is below – On April 29, 2024, Cravath announced it has completed the relocation of its New York office to
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Barrister Gary Judd KC has made a complaint to Parliament’s Regulation Review Committee concerning the Professional Law Examinations Tikanga Māori Requirements Amendment Regulations 2022 (“tikanga regulations”). >> Latest NZ law jobs on New Zealand’s Top Law Jobs Network The author of substack letter, Thoughts from the North, and has been a frequent critic of governance
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