New law firms arise from and for various reasons, but one of the more unusual new law additions has been the development of a new law firm in New York combining a founding lawyer with a former client and based on the increasingly significant areas of tech abuse such as revenge porn and related online […]
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The Burning Issue of Lawyer Burnout Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor Mental health and lawyer burnout issues arising from stress, long hours and pressure have plagued the law profession for many years, but recent tragedies such as the death of Pinsent Masons partner Vanessa Ford have once against focused attention on the issue. But what
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imagesource A motorcycle accident victim faces a lot of challenges, both physically and mentally. Seeking compensation through a motorcycle accident claim gives victims a chance to get back to their normal lives and to seek appropriate recourse. If you’re injured in a motorcycle accident due to the negligence of another person, then it is imperative
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Cleary Gottlieb and ClearyX have been shortlisted for the International Law Firm Innovation Award at the upcoming Legal Innovation & Technology Awards, being presented by Law.com International in London on May 23. The Legal Innovation Awards seek to recognize visionary thinkers, pioneers, and game-changers who are reshaping the legal industry. The awards, now in their 10th year,
Orrick Reduces China Footprint LawFuel Contributing editor Jacqui Coombe Law firm retreats are normally restful and instructive, but the Big Law firms retreat from China continue in a different vein as Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe announced this week that it would reduce its footprint in China by centralizing its operation to Beijing when the Shanghai
Milton Grimes, Former Attorney For Rodney King Milton Grimes, the Los Angeles attorney who rose to fame as the lead attorney for Rodney King 30 and helped with a $3.8 million civil claim on behalf of King, the Black motorist who became the most infamous victim of police brutality in the history of America, has
Car accidents are stressful and often traumatic events. In the immediate aftermath, it’s common for people to react emotionally, which can lead to hasty statements or admissions. One such statement is admitting fault for the accident. However, expressing regret or accepting blame at the scene can have significant implications. In this quick guide, we’ll take
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The Law Commission has completed a review of the Evidence Act 2006, concluding that although the Act generally works well, there are changes required relating to tikanga, the hearsay rule, improperly obtained evidence and other areas. Check the latest jobs on New Zealand’s best law jobs network The Commission media release: Changes to the Evidence
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A new survey of mental health issues has found that almost half of New Zealand employees disagree that their workplace prioritises their psychological wellbeing, despite issues relating to mental health in the law and other workplaces continuing as a major issue for the legal profession. The survey looked at over 7000 participants’ views on mental
The country’s first competition study into personal banking services has revealed a two-tier sector with limited competition and no disruptive forces to drive change and deliver consumer benefits. Commerce Commission Chair, John Small, says that the Draft Report from the Market Study released today reveals that an apparent focus by the four major banks on
