Media Release 31 October 2024 A former IT contractor has pleaded guilty to receiving over $4 million in kickbacks in a Serious Fraud Office (SFO) bribery and corruption case. A trial, now not needed, was due to begin in the Auckland High Court on 4 November. The plea was made in the Auckland High Court […]
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Applying for a long-term disability (LTD) claim can be a daunting process, especially when individuals are already dealing with the emotional and physical stress of a disabling condition. Unfortunately, many LTD claims are rejected, leaving applicants frustrated and without the financial support they need. Understanding the common reasons behind these rejections can help individuals avoid
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Image: Freepik AI is revolutionizing businesses and industries worldwide, making work faster and smarter. The field of law is no exception. In this landscape, AI tools streamline legal processes, offering more precise and efficient solutions. But what does this mean for legal defense strategies? This guide dives into how AI transforms legal work, offering insights
Los Angeles, October 28, 2024 – Mayer Brown partner Phil Recht has been appointed by President Biden to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. Recommended by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) and appointed by the President, the Committee provides overall policy advice to the USTR on matters arising in connection with the
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Are you struggling to keep track of your law firm’s finances? Managing bookkeeping for a law firm can be tricky – with specific rules and the need to carefully handle client funds. Without the right support – small errors can lead to big problems. On the other hand – good bookkeeping services can help you
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Clifford Chance Steps Up The Lockstep Pay Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor It’s raining money for top legal talent and the battle for legal talent has seen Clifford Chance up the ante with a big pay change to their lockstep structure to keep legal talent in the current talent wars. The firm has changed its
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Xero, the Wellington-based, cloud-based accounting software company and an engineering manager are facing allegations of pay discrimination and bullying in a lawsuit filed with the Fair Work Commission in Australia. Ann Montagu-Navarrette, a software engineer with the company, has alleged in the Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia that she was subjected to bullying
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Celebrity civil rights attorney and lawyer for Rodney King Milton Grimes has plead guilty to two decades’ of tax evasion. According to his plea agreement, Grimes did not pay federal income taxes due for 23 years, 2002 through 2005, 2007, 2009 through 2011, and 2014 through 2023 – a total of $4,071,215 owed to the
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National Law Journal Firm’s Washington, D.C. office recognized for top overall performance and honored in nine different categories, the most of any law firm. Latham received the inaugural D.C. Law Firm of the Year award as part of the National Law Journal’s Legal Awards program, the top prize. The award is bestowed to “the D.C. firm that
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Applications for Slaughter and May’s first Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme are now open, and the firm will welcome the first cohort of solicitor apprentices in September 2025. This exciting programme demonstrates the firm’s commitment to widening access to the legal profession, through providing an alternative route for students to pursue a career in law. The
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