The NZ Law Society has taken the first action since the #Metoo storm broke out over Russell McVeagh’s sexual harassment claims by making a determination against an unnamed law firm and an unnamed lawyer. See the Law Society decision here The lawyer sexually harassed two firm employees at firm social events and was removed from
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Ann Becchina and Ron Aizen join Morrison & Foerster in New York, bringing significant experience to the firm’s Compensation Group NEW YORK (January 15, 2019) – Morrison & Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce that Ann Becchina and Ron Aizen have joined the firm’s New York office as partners in the Executive Compensation + ERISA Group. Ms.
On December 7, a California federal judge dismissed with prejudice criminal insider trading charges against Skadden client James Mazzo, the former chairman and CEO of Advanced Medical Optics (AMO), on a motion by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. Following the dismissal, another judge approved the settlement of a related Securities
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Leading Construction and Infrastructure Partner, Sarah Sinclair has been elected as board chair of MinterEllisonRuddWatts – effective 1 January 2019.Internationally recognised, Sarah Sinclair joined the firm in 2010 and brought her extensive experience to help build New Zealand’s foremost legal construction and energy practices. She also brings strong governance skills to the role having been a board
Running the largest criminal defence organisation in the country provides Peter Hutchinson with an influence that can hardly be understated. Appointed to his role as Director of the Public Defence Service in December 2017, he has 20 years’ experience as a barrister behind him, as well as working for the PDS since 2010. The PDS
European law firm Fieldfisher has launched specialist law firm Cummings Fisher focusing on hedge funds, derivatives and the alternative investment management sectors. Cummings Fisher is led by its three principal partners: Managing Partner Claire Cummings, who founded Cummings Law in 2003, is joined by partners, Ron Feldman leading the derivatives practice and James Tinworth leading
Farella Braun + Martel – Two United States congressmen introduced legislation in late December that would exclude certain digital currencies from being defined as securities – a bill that, if enacted, may finally provide the cryptocurrency industry with regulatory clarity regarding when the offer and sale of digital tokens must comply with federal securities laws.
LOS ANGELES – A former deputy with Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department was convicted today on federal charges of lying to the FBI about the beating of handcuffed man at the Men’s Central Jail in 2011. Byron Dredd, 36, was found guilty of making false statements to the FBI, a federal felony offense that carries a
Global, sector-focused law firm HFW expands its service capability in Australia with the hire of a specialist industrial relations and employment team including two new partners. Gavin Vallely, Managing Partner Australia, HFW: “We are thrilled to welcome Mark Sant, Brendan Milne and their team to HFW. Mark and Brendan are very accomplished and highly regarded
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SEATTLE, Jan. 16, 2019 — Seattle-based family law firm Goldberg Jones is excited to welcome divorce lawyer Andrea Seymoure to their team. A committed, competitive family law attorney, Andrea Seymoure has an eye for detail and deep dedication to her clients. She’s a strong advocate and skilled litigator, and a valuable asset in divorce, custody, and other family law matters. Helping people through
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