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Courtroom Crusader to Political Powerhouse The Legal Legacy of Keir Starmer

Headlining, Lawyers, UK Law / July 7, 2024

From Battling McDonalds to MPs Norma Harris, LawFuel Contributor Newly annointed UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer entered politics relatively late, but enjoyed a notable legal career as both a prosecutor and a human rights lawyer before embarking on his political career. As a human rights lawyer he took on major cases involving death penalty […]

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Sex Discrimination Expert Leads Investigation After Clifford Chance Partner Dismissal

Australia Law News, Big Law / July 5, 2024

Clifford Chance Australia has enlisted the services of a renowned consultancy firm to enhance its workplace culture following the termination of a Perth-based partner due to serious misconduct allegations. The firm has engaged Elizabeth Broderick & Co, led by former sex discrimination commissioner Elizabeth Broderick, in the wake of an internal investigation that resulted in

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How Bail Works: Everything You Need to Know

Frequently Asked Questions, Press Releases / July 5, 2024

Image source The criminal justice system can be a confusing maze, especially after an arrest. One important concept to understand is bail. Bail acts as a cornerstone of the legal system, granting individuals accused of crimes the opportunity to be released from jail while awaiting their trial. This temporary freedom allows them to return to

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How Angel Lisinski’s’ Love Story Built The Immigration Lisinski Law Firm

Featured, Law Firms, US Law / July 5, 2024

The Rapid Growth of the Lisinski Law Firm Ben Thomson, Law Firm Contributor It’s not often that an immigration lawyer would hit the ‘law star’ list, but then Lisinski Law owner Angelyne ‘Angel’ Lisinski is probably no ordinary immigration lawyer, either and her path to success in law started as an immigration love story. Angel

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Infrastructure and Finance Lawyer Joins Davis Polk

Press Releases / July 4, 2024

Davis Polk announced that prominent infrastructure finance lawyer Elena Millerman has joined the firm in New York as a partner and co-head of the Infrastructure Finance practice. “We are thrilled to welcome Elena to Davis Polk,” said Neil Barr, Davis Polk’s Managing Partner. “Our infrastructure practice is a strategic priority for our firm. Elena is

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What Are My First Steps After Getting Injured in Georgia

Auto Accidents, Frequently Asked Questions, Press Releases / July 4, 2024

Image source In the unfortunate event that you are injured in Georgia, not only will you be dealing with physical pain, but you may also be facing emotional distress and uncertainty about your future. Medical bills can pile up quickly, and understanding the legal system can be daunting. Knowing what steps to take right after

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Understanding Investment Fraud and How to Avoid Them

Frequently Asked Questions, Press Releases / July 4, 2024

Jana Novak, LawFuel Contributing Writer Investment fraud can happen to anyone and it starts with the pitch and promise that seems too good to be true. Knowing the signs of investment scams is key to protecting your money. These can be Ponzi schemes to pump and dump, each designed to take your money. You may

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Are Large Law Firm Mergers Being Discussed Behind Closed Doors?

Headlining, Law Firm Management, Law Firms / July 4, 2024

A Lull In Law Merger Activity In the evolving landscape of legal practice consolidation, the first half of 2024 has witnessed a subtle yet notable shift in merger dynamics among law firms. While the overall number of completed mergers has marginally increased, the landscape for large-scale combinations remains relatively quiescent. According to recent data from

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Who Are New Zealand’s 19 New King’s Counsel

Featured, New Zealand Law News, Power List / July 4, 2024

In 2024, following a one-year break, 19 lawyers have been elevated to the rank of King’s Counsel, including seven women and including the lawyer who represented former Justice Minister Kiri Allan in her drunk driving conviction, academics and public law and environmental law specialists. The previous year saw only one appointment to KC – Judith

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Meredith Connell Promote Five to Partnership

New Zealand Law News, Press Releases / July 3, 2024

>> New Jobs on New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Network Meredith Connell (MC), Aotearoa’s premier litigation firm, has announced the elevation of five lawyers to partner status and one to special counsel, effective July 1, 2024. This expansion brings the firm’s total partner count to 33 across its Auckland and Wellington offices. Mark Harborow, chairman

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