The Paul Weiss Heckle Evening Brad Karp, chairman of Paul Weiss, found himself on the business end of vocal hecklers during the New York Bar Foundation gala as he valiantly defended his firm’s pro bono track record after the firm agreed to represent Donald Trump. The evening, intended to honor a Paul Weiss partner, quickly […]
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Turns out, the Best-Paying Gig in Law School Isn’t law. It’s Lingerie Emily Cocea is flipping the script at the University of Michigan Law: while her classmates scramble for Big Law bonuses, she’s pocketing $1.5 million annually selling “lewd but not nude” adult content as her online alter ego, hotblockchain. Forget barista gigs or library
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Nov. 7, 2025 (Wilmington, Del.) — Kaufman Dolowich, a leading national law firm, today announced that Kristen Swift has been named Office Managing Partner of the firm’s Wilmington, Del. office. Swift joined Kaufman Dolowich as a partner in February 2024, shortly after the opening of the Delaware office, and previously co-managed the Delaware office of a regional
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Willkie has been named Law Firm of the Year for Insolvency and Restructuring at the JUVE Awards 2025, celebrating Willkie’s achievements as a top law firm for restructuring work in Germany and beyond. The awards ceremony took place October 30 at the Alte Oper Frankfurt. JUVE lauded Willkie for establishing a top restructuring practice in a short amount
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Riyadh Rising For Big Law Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributor In the kind of year when seismic regulatory shifts and eye-popping economic ambition collide, 2025 has positioned Saudi Arabia as the world’s most coveted legal hot spot. Heavyweights like Reed Smith, Morgan Lewis & Bockius, Trowers & Hamlins, and Stephenson Harwood have placed big bets on
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The UK government’s latest plan to bump the minimum wage is causing some serious eyebrow acrobatics across the City and among law firms as Rachel Reeves, (pictured) ever keen to show she’s on the side of “working people,” is reportedly preparing to lift the National Living Wage to around £12.70 an hour, according to a
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Shepherd advises private fund sponsors in all aspects of the formation, structuring, and ongoing operation of private equity funds, as well as the establishment and governance of associated management companies and other related investment vehicles. Vinson & Elkins announced today that it has enhanced its Investment Funds practice with the addition of Partner Samara Shepherd in Houston. Shepherd represents
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Article source:Alpert Schreyer, Attorneys, GA A car accident leaves victims in pain, confusion, and financial distress. Medical bills pile up, vehicles need repairs, and insurance companies move fast to protect their interests. During such moments, legal representation becomes essential for protecting your rights and ensuring justice. Across the United States, many accident victims fail to
Article source: Rob King & Associates, Trial Lawyers When someone serves alcohol to a visibly intoxicated person who then causes a car accident, the server can sometimes be held responsible. This is where dram shop and social host laws come into play. Dram shop liability, in particular, targets commercial establishments like bars and restaurants, holding
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Article source: Alpert Schreyer, Attorneys Habeas corpus is a legal principle and constitutional right that protects individuals from unlawful detention or imprisonment. The term “you shall have the body” in Latin allows a person held in custody to challenge the legality of their detention before a court. Across the United States, courts rely on habeas
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