NZ Law – Russell McVeagh Announces Senior Legal Appointments

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 Russell McVeagh is delighted to recognise six outstanding lawyers who have been promoted to Special Counsel and Senior Associate respectively, effective 1 December, across Litigation, Banking and Finance, Government, Competition and Regulation, Corporate Advisory, Property & Real Estate and Private Client practice areas.  Special Counsel promotions:  Senior Associate promotions:   In addition, the firm recently welcomed two […]

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A Complete Guide To Using Power of Attorney In Criminal Cases

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Article Source: Seidlich Law, Tampa, FL When someone faces criminal charges, the legal complexities can feel overwhelming. Among the many questions that arise, one often misunderstood topic is whether a Power of Attorney can be used in criminal matters. The short answer might surprise you. And understanding the limitations could save you from serious legal

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Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing UK to Combine

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Winston Taylor to build on shared vision and culture in establishing a transatlantic powerhouse for major litigation, critical transactions, strategic IP, and private wealth CHICAGO & LONDON–Winston & Strawn and Taylor Wessing’s UK-led business announced today their intention to combine, creating a premier transatlantic law firm that would operate under a new shared name, Winston Taylor.

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Even an $8B LawTech Unicorn Like Harvey Can’t Eat the Entire Legal Market

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Why CEO Weinberg Says “We Can’t Win It All” If you blinked in 2025, you probably missed a Harvey funding round. The legal AI darling has spent the year defying gravity (and perhaps logic), closing out December with a fresh $160 million Series F led by a16z that pins its valuation at a staggering $8 billion. For those keeping score

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Bondi Shooting – Law Society of NSW Statement on Shooting

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Jennifer Ball, President of Law Society of NSW  I share the shock and distress of the community at yesterday’s violence at Bondi Beach. Antisemitic and hate-fuelled actions of any kind are to be condemned. On behalf of the solicitor profession of NSW, I offer deepest condolences to families and loved ones of those who were

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Pallas Partners Blows Up Cravath-Scale Bonuses in 2025 Bonus Wars

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Pallas Partners Outpaced Biglaw Bonus Scales Norma Harris Pallas Partners, the transatlantic litigation boutique headed by power lawyer Natasha Harrison, that’s been quietly building a reputation with elite hires on both sides of the Atlantic has just dropped a compensation grenade into Big Law’s year-end bonus melee. The firm’s associates and counsel will receive total

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Legal vs. Practical Steps: What You Can Do About Sexual Harassment Before Consulting an Attorney

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Article source: HarassmentHelp.org Image generated by Gemini Experiencing workplace sexual harassment can be disorienting and stressful, and it’s normal to feel uncertain about what to do next. Should you report it, confront the harasser, or consult a lawyer? Every situation is different, but taking practical steps — like documenting what happened — can help you

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The Most Searched Top Lawyers and Law Firms of 2025

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In 2025, high-profile trials, political firestorms, and blockbuster corporate battles didn’t just dominate courtrooms—they dominated Google, TikTok, and every search engine in between. From Alec Baldwin’s dismissed manslaughter case to Elon Musk’s regulatory battles, people weren’t just looking for “a lawyer near me.”

After analyzing search volume data, media mentions, social engagement, and legal industry reports from BTI Consulting, Legal Brand Marketing, and The Lawyers Global, we’ve assembled the definitive ranking of 2025’s most-searched legal talent.

The ranking blends raw search metrics (e.g., Google Trends spikes) with viral moments on platforms like X, Reddit, and Instagram. The common thread for the list being that scandal sells along with wins for controversial clients – including the all-time heavyweight on both counts: President Donald Trump.
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Top Construction Partner Left Law to Grow Hops & Returned

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Why Russell McVeagh Partner Brian Clayton Ditched the Timesheet (Temporarily) and What It Did to His Lawyer Brain Most construction partners spend their careers praying the pipeline never dries up. Brian Clayton, on the other hand, actually walked away from it, swapping the office for a paddock, co-founded a fully integrated hops export business with

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