To build a successful business from the ground up is the very embodiment of the much-vaunted American Dream. Unfortunately, it’s also an extremely difficult task. According to official Bureau of Labor Statistics figures, the first year is promising; the overall one-year survival rate for businesses ranges from 74-78%. The longer term picture is less promising
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a bipartisan coalition of 14 attorneys general in filing lawsuits against the social media platform TikTok for misleading the public about the safety of its platform and harming young people’s mental health. The lawsuits, filed individually by each member of
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The founders of Du Val Group, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke, have applied for legal aid to defend themselves against charges brought by the Financial Markets Authority (FMA). >> Looking for a new law job? Look Here The FMA has taken action against Du Val and its founders, Kenyon and Charlotte Clarke,suggesting potential violations of financial
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Andrew Irwin made the change to work in the Cook Islands – from the Islands and from his Wellington home via Zoom – when he decided he wanted to bring his knowledge in Māori land law, Treaty of Waitangi matters, and constitutional issues to bear on similar challenges faced in the Cook Islands. >> Change
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Election Outcomes, AI Adoption, and ESG Issues Pose New Challenges for European Employers, Littler Survey Finds (October 9, 2024) – Littler, the world’s largest employment and labour law practice representing management, has released its seventh annual European Employer Survey Report, based on responses from nearly 630 human resources (HR) executives, business leaders, and in-house lawyers from across Europe—57%
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Have you ever wondered where the best places to work remotely are in Taipei? Whether you’re visiting or staying longer, you need a comfy spot. It should have strong Wi-Fi and a cozy vibe. A Taiwan data eSIM can help your remote work while traveling in the city. It will keep you connected wherever you
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Blank Rome LLP is pleased to announce that Thomas E. Carroll has joined the firm’s New York office as an associate in the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group. Thomas’ arrival continues the Corporate, M&A, and Securities group’s strategic expansion across the country, which welcomed partner Fraser Collin in Boston and associate Megan M. Skiba in Pittsburgh in August. Focusing his practice on securities law
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O’Melveny & Myers has recruited one of the top private equity lawyers in the UK, David Carter (pictured) along with Braeden Donnelly from Ashurst, where both held prominent leadership positions. Carter served as co-chair of Ashurst’s firmwide Private Equity Practice, while Donnelly headed the UK/European Private Equity Practice. Both Carter and Donnelly are internationally recognized
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The Big Law Pay News Ben Thomson, Big Law contributing editor The Cravath Scale has become something of the gold standard when it comes to big law pay, but the boutiques are muscling in on the big law pay rates with offers that exceed the Cravath Scale. Boutique law firms like Hueston Hennigan have adopted
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Global law firm Clifford Chance has today announced the appointment of Wendela von Munching as Chief People Officer. Wendela will be based in New York and brings global people leadership experience across multiple sectors including legal, financial services and professional services, most recently as Chief People Officer at Freshfields. Gavin Goodwin, Global Chief Operating Officer
