Facing a criminal charge can be scary and confusing. One of the most serious charges a person might see is aggravated assault. Unlike a regular assault, this offense involves extra elements that make it more dangerous under criminal law. Many people do not realize how fast a simple fight or threat can turn into a […]
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Charles Russell Speechlys (CRS) is celebrating its continued gowth with revenue growth of 11 percent to 30 April 2025 to £242.3m, with a focus on growth of its expansion into wealth hub locatioins globally. . The increase is a slight reduction from the previous year, when firmwide revenue grew 13 percent to £218.3m. The bulk
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Australia, 22 July 2025 – National law firm Holding Redlich has strengthened its Queensland workplace relations and safety practice with the appointment of Partner Louise Hogg and Special Counsel Lilian Zhou. Louise Hogg brings close to 20 years of experience advising employers on complex industrial and employment matters. She has deep expertise in matters arising under the
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Cadwalader has added Edward Holmes, a leading leveraged finance lawyer, as a partner in the firm’s London office. “We’re delighted to welcome Ed to our firm,” said Cadwalader Managing Partner Pat Quinn. “Ed’s broad-based cross-border financing experience, including his significant background in high-yield bonds, will be valuable to our clients and further strengthen our related corporate
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AI has rapidly moved from science fiction to everyday reality and is making the impossible possible. But to truly understand AI’s impact on our profession, we need to step back and reflect not just on what AI can do but also on how AI can change our behaviour as humans. In this keynote address, Silvio
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Shepherd and Wedderburn has reported a 10% increase in turnover to £78.3 million and a 20% rise in net profits to £36.1 million for the year ending 30 April 2025. This marks the fifth consecutive year of revenue and profit growth, reflecting the firm’s sustained momentum and sharp focus on its strategic priorities. Andrew Blain,
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Litigation firm Cuncannon has urged Parliament’s Finance and Expenditure Committee to rethink the proposed Credit Contracts and Consumer Finance Amendment Bill, warning it could damage access to justice in New Zealand. Partner Fionnghuala Cuncannon says the Bill’s retrospective elements risk undermining ongoing class actions and deterring litigation funders from backing future claims — crucial for
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When privacy, power, and porn allegations collide in the highest office of law enforcement — with a side of Kafka John Bowie, LawFuel publisher Former Deputy Police Commissioner Jevon McSkimming sought a superinjunction to suppress media reporting on allegations of child exploitation and bestiality content found on his work devices. His lawyer? Ex-journalist and TVNZ
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LOS ANGELES – A Santa Clara County man and former engineer at a Southern California company pleaded guilty today to stealing trade secret technologies developed for use by the United States government to detect nuclear missile launches, track ballistic and hypersonic missiles, and to allow U.S. fighter planes to detect and evade heat-seeking missiles. Chenguang
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Crypto & Divorce in 60 Seconds Annelies Van Zyl* Remember when “property” in a divorce meant the house, the car and whatever was left in the joint account? These days it can also include a pixel art JPEG worth six figures or a string of numbers locked away on a thumb sized USB. The family
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