Māori lawyers have urgently contacted the Prime Minister to express their concerns about recent statements made by Shane Jones regarding the Waitangi Tribunal, which they believe are out of bounds. >> Latest Law Jobs on LawFuel Network The Tribunal is actively investigating the government’s decision to eliminate Section 7AA of the Oranga Tamariki Act. In
UK High Court Upholds Accidental Divorce Ben Boman, LawFuel contributing editor The finality of divorce was made crystal clear by the UK High Court in a recent decision involving high profile divorce lawyers Vardags who were refused an application to annul a final divorce decree made via an online divorce tool. The application resulted from
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The following comments can be attributed to Murdoch University Associate Professor of Criminology Mark Briskey: “The youth of the attacker is not surprising, and apart from his alleged previous criminal history (e.g. for concealed knife possession) there are impulse issues for young males – remember Farhad Jabbar, the 15-year-old male shot dead by NSW Police security
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H Leading international law firm Herbert Smith Freehills (HSF) has announced the promotion of nine new partners in Australia to further its reputation in delivering market-leading results for its clients. The promotions are part of the firm’s annual global partner promotion rounds, which included the promotion of 27 partners in total, and will come into
[Image Source] Navigating the landscape of legal rights and considerations can be particularly challenging for individuals with disabilities. In Ontario, where the diversity of the population mirrors the complexity of legal frameworks designed to protect it, understanding these rights is not just beneficial—it’s essential. Whether it’s in employment, education, or accessing public services, individuals with
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Lawhive Raises Millions For AI Legal Platform Why should small law firms miss out on the power of AI to provide assistance in legaltech processes? Lawhive, a London-based AI-driven legaltech platform, has secured over £9.5 million ($11.9 million) in seed funding to further its goal of democratizing access to affordable and expert legal services for consumers
The purview and approach of corporate legal departments have transformed in recent years, with some of the most significant changes taking place between 2023 and 2024. General counsel are more technology inclined than ever, more focused on running strategic and efficient departments, and more targeted in how they allocate their resources. In this fourth and
In hyper-connected world, where online reviews and social media reign supreme, the power of customer advocacy has never been greater. Consider this: positive word-of-mouth recommendations from satisfied customers are trusted far more than traditional advertising by potential buyers. This is where customer advocacy software steps in, empowering businesses to cultivate a loyal customer base that
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Thirty-four year old Australian lawyer Stefani Costi received high level publicity over her attempts to deal with workplace bullying in the law profession following an article in the Sydney Morning Herald, which described her humiliation from a senior partner. The SMH article described her being asked by a partner to visit a hardware supermarket to
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Max Savoie, a partner at Sidley Austin in the payments and fintech practice, has shared his journey on Law.com navigating high-pressure legal environments while managing personal challenges and maintaining mental health. Savoie, who began his career at Clifford Chance, faced significant personal adversity, including the loss of his father to suicide, which deeply affected his
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