New Zealand’s Best Law Jobs Here The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has welcomed a decision by the High Court to dismiss an appeal by the former head of a government funded charity found guilty of stealing funds from the charity she helped establish. Former Pacific Island Safety and Prevention Project head Betty Sio was found guilty in March […]
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In Georgia, personal injury claims present multiple challenges that require expert legal skills and in-depth knowledge of state laws. Personal injury advocates in this state face a demanding terrain where each case brings unique complexities. From steering the intricacies of traffic accidents on swarming Atlanta roads to addressing medical malpractice in the state’s healthcare system,
As cyber threats continue to evolve and intensify, the legal sector faces unprecedented challenges in safeguarding sensitive client information. Law firms handle a wealth of confidential data, from personal details and financial records to critical case documents, necessitating robust security measures. There are a range of effective strategies that law firms can implement to protect
The $6,250-Per-Hour Tax Titan Brisbane-based tax expert Mark Robertson, KC, has emerged as potentially Australia’s most expensive lawyer, commanding an astonishing $6,250 per hour or $50,000 for a full day’s work. A confidential survey conducted by The Australian Financial Review among instructing solicitors and barristers’ clerks revealed the top pay rate. Robertson’s fees significantly outpace
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Being wrongfully dismissed from a job can be a distressing experience that leaves you feeling powerless and uncertain about your future. However, it’s important to remember that there are steps you can take to protect your rights and seek justice. This article will guide you through the essential steps to take if you believe you
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Lawyer Tug-of-War: NZ Law Firms Battle Global Competition for Legal Talent The legal law jobs landscape in New Zealand in 2024 is characterized by intense competition for top talent, including from overseas, with firms and in-house teams experiencing significant challenges in attracting and retaining skilled lawyers. The 2024 LawFuel law job survey shows that there
The Lady Gaga Callout Powerful Manhattan law firm Grubman, Shire, Meiselas, and Sacks has ended its longstanding relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs following pressure from profile clients like Lady Gaga who issued the ultimatum: dump Sean Combs or we leave. Lady Gaga and others threatened to leave the leading media and entertainment law firm if
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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has made headlines with its readiness to offer up to $20 million for lateral partner hires as the intensely fought lateral-hiring frenzy continues unabated among big law firms. The development not only underscores the firm’s commitment to competing at the highest levels of the legal market but it underscores
Barrister Michael O’Brien obtained an unprecedented judgement against the BNZ who were found to have acted with retaliatory intent against his client, Melissa Bowen, outlined in a media statement issued this week relating to the landmark ruling from the Employment Relations Authority. The ERA determined that BNZ had proposed her redundancy as an act of
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Baker McKenzie have announced their latest partnership round with women lawyers comprising over half the latest promotions for the global law firm, being 34 women lawyers out of the 66 new partners. The full list of the firm’s latest, 2024 partnership promotions is contained in the law firm’s media release below – Baker McKenzie media
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