Heather Marx serves as the vice-chair of the Customs, Imports & Trade Remedies practice at Cozen O’Connor. She was recently named a Top Woman in Law by Minnesota Lawyer. In this interview she speaks about her practice, the unique challenges women face in the legal profession, and the advice she never forgets. Read More
In the realm of Biglaw, marked by a cautiously optimistic atmosphere, Milbank has taken a bold step by elevating first-year associate salaries to an unprecedented $225,000. However the reality of the pay rise may be something else. The Milbankmove not only sets a new standard in legal remuneration but also signals a robust confidence in
A cyber security expert is available to talk to media about the ASD Cyber Threat Report which was released this week and the Australian Cyber Security Strategy, which is set to be released next week. Professor Matthew Warren, Director of the RMIT Centre for Cyber Security Research and Innovation (CCSRI) Topics: cyber security, cyber crime and threats,
ASD’s Cyber Threat Report flags Australia’s new cyber normal RMIT University Read More »
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (‘Freshfields’) Senior Associate, Rob Colvin, has been awarded the Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of his commitment to pro bono legal work over the last decade. Awarded jointly by the City of London Law Society (CLLS) and City of London Solicitor’s Company, the Wig & Pen award celebrates the pro bono
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Accidents happen, and when they do, the physical, emotional, and financial toll can be devastating, but the decision as to whether to hire a personal injury lawyer is one of the main, immediate issues. Whether it’s a car accident, slip and fall, medical malpractice, or any other unfortunate incident, hiring a personal injury attorney can
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FortyEight Shortland Barristers has continued to grow since its establishment in 2018, with former Russell McVeagh Senior Associate Patrick Senior joining the group. FortyEight currently have 14 barristers working from Chambers focused on commercial and regulatory work. Patrick Senior has handled work in environmental law, urban development, climate change and related matters. He moved to
What If Trump Wins? What If Trump Actually Wins? Trump’s Chances. Though former President Trump is a highly contentious figure, it’s a mistake to discount – and not prepare for – his chance of winning a second term in 2024. Planning Ahead. Trump’s allies are taking steps to prepare for a second administration. Policy in a Second
The shambolic proceedings in Wellington’s endless earthquake strengthening and bicycle lane obsession has brought two retired lawyers to the forefront of a new activism to attempt to provide some measure of common sense to the capital’s parlous state. The much-vaunted pedestrianization of the ‘Golden Mile’, part of an attempt to get Wellington moving, but which
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Professor Petra Butler has been appointed Dean of Law at the University of Canterbury. A faculty member at the School of Law at Victoria University since February 2000 at the Faculty of Law, she also holds the positions of Director of the Institute of Small and Micro-States and Fellow at the British Institute of International
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The risks of cyberattacks upon law firms and others remain a growing risk and the attack on Allen & Overy has seen experts criticize the firm for not being more open about what occurred. Allen & Overy’s Australian division, which includes about 25 partners and 130 fee-earning lawyers, is under scrutiny for its lack of
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