What happens when someone is arrested and faces the legal system in Oakland? The process from arrest to court can be complex and intimidating. Knowing what to expect and how an attorney can help is crucial. Let’s explore how criminal lawyers guide their clients through each step, starting from booking. Understanding Arrest and Its Implications […]
In today’s digital landscape, safeguarding your personal information is more important than ever. Whether you’re signing up for a new service, creating accounts on social media, or completing online transactions, sharing your personal phone number can expose you to risks such as spam and data breaches. To avoid this, one of the best solutions is
Portland, Ore. (Nov. 18, 2024) – Stoel Rives LLP, an Am Law 200 firm, is pleased to announce the election of six attorneys to the firm’s partnership, effective Jan. 1, 2025. The members of the 2025 partner class are in five practice groups – Corporate, Energy, Environmental, Intellectual Property and Real Estate – and are located
Last week week, a landmark decision was handed down supporting a precedent set last year which removed barriers to compensation for survivors of child sexual abuse. The High Court of Australia has ruled that a permanent stay of proceedings will not be entirely granted in the case of Willmot v. The State of Queensland. Slater and Gordon
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Melanie Vairawanathan Starting a law firm is an exciting milestone. Yet, diving into entrepreneurship while also growing your family can feel like balancing on a tightrope without a net. I experienced this firsthand when I found out I was expecting my first child just months after launching my own law firm in 2022. The journey
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Kathi Vidal, one of the country’s leading patent litigtors and the current Director of the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), is rejoining Winston & Strawn LLP as a partner in December 2024. Prior to her role at the USPTO, Vidal was a managing partner of Winston & Strawn’s Silicon Valley office and served
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Dentons has announced its leadership by Kate Barton as the firm’s new Global CEO, following a detailed selection process by the firm’s board of directors and Global Advisory Committee. She succeeds Elliott Portnoy. Dentons’ polycentric approach and global presence in over 80 countries require someone with unique abilities to continue to growth at a time
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Dealing with conflicts in wills can feel overwhelming for a lot of people. When disagreements pop up regarding an inheritance after someone passes away, feelings can get intense, which makes finding a solution quite difficult. Legal professionals who specialize in handling issues related to estates are key to helping families navigate this situation. By learning
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Singapore – K&L Gates Straits Law LLC, the Singapore office of global law firm K&L Gates, continues its expansion, welcoming partner Brad Roach and senior associate Alexandra Jones to the firm’s Energy, Infrastructure, and Resources (EIR) practice. The duo joins from Gibson Dunn where Roach was a co-chair of its global Oil and Gas practice group. Roach has been based in
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US law firm Milbank is ringing in the holiday season early with the announcement of substantial year-end bonuses for its associates. The firm is known as a generous bonus payer, as we have reported recently. Milbank said this week that lawyers can expect to receive bonuses ranging from $15,000 to $115,000, based on their level
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