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Austin Criminal Defence Lawyers: 5 Tips For Hiring The Best One

4th January 2022
You have to consider several things if you want to hire the best lawyer. Keep in mind that you’re not just going to pay a settlement amount if you lose. It will mean prison time for you. Here are a few suggested tips if you’re looking to hire the best criminal defence attorney in Austin. […]
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Fostering Conversations About Serious Mental Illness In Law School Programmes

23rd December 2021
Bethany Yeiser, founder of the CureSZ Foundation, speaks to Lawyer Monthly about the importance of working with mental healthcare professionals and developing an understanding of how mental illness diagnoses and treatment options often intersect with the law. When I was diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2007, I was certain my psychiatrist was wrong. I viewed schizophrenia […]
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More US Law Firms Delaying Large-Scale Office Returns Amid Omicron Fears

22nd December 2021
Amid the emergence of the Omicron variant of coronavirus, an increasing number of law firms in the United States are delaying large-scale office returns and introducing other Covid-19 measures to protect employees. One large US firm has told employees to work from home, while another is now explicitly requiring Covid-19 booster shots for staff. On […]
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Tech Or Die: Lawyers Need To Embrace Digital Transformation To Avoid Extinction

21st December 2021
Olga Beck-Friis, Co-founder and COO of PocketLaw, explains why digital transformation is essential for lawyers. Despite mounting pressure to change, the legal world remains one of the last bastions of anti-innovation. Hooked on tradition and familiarity, lawyers have long held the sacred keys to legal information, but technology is changing this.  It gives me a […]
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5 Best Online Mock Jury Services

17th December 2021
Why Use An Online Mock Jury Service? Online mock jury panels are a way for practising lawyers and legal professionals to trial a case before they take it to the stand. Legal experts utilise internet trials  to help them build their arguments, explore a case, and develop new insights based on the advice shared with […]
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Houston Attorney Criticises Travis Scott’s Handling Of Astroworld Tragedy

9th December 2021
Houston attorney James Lassiter has criticised American rapper Travis Scott as he denies allegations, including negligence, in lawsuits filed against him over the Astroworld Festival tragedy.  Speaking to CNN, Houston attorney James Lassiter, said, "Travis Scott's attempt to escape responsibility for creating a deadly situation from which his fans could not escape is shameful and, […]
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Davis Polk & Wardwell Say “Race Played No Part” In Firing Of Black Associate

7th December 2021
New York law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell is hoping to move on from a 2-year-old lawsuit filed by Kaloma Cardwell, a Black former associate of the firm, who claims he was fired in 2018 because of his race.  In a memorandum filed in Manhattan federal court on Friday, Davis Polk asserted that the facts […]
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BSB Finds “Dramatic Increase” In Complaints About Barristers’ Social Media Posts

3rd December 2021
The proportion of complaints regarding barristers’ conduct in their personal lives doubled, forming 16.9% of cases, up from 7.9% in the previous year. This is partly related to inappropriate content on social media. The number of cases rose from just 2 in 2016-2017 to 49 in 2020-2021.  Last year, 11 investigations related to inappropriate use […]
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How The Pandemic Has Built ‘Teamship’ In The Legal Sector

2nd December 2021
William Poole-Nelson, founder and managing director at WILL+Partners, explains how the pandemic helped establish greater “teamship” in the legal sector. Much like other sectors, the role of the legal office and what it offers has changed. Throw in the issues of complex cases, the handling of highly sensitive information, and court case rehearsals, then you […]
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A Life in the Law: From Articled Clerk to Deputy High Court Judge

1st December 2021
Alexandra Marks has had a storied legal career, becoming both a partner at Linklaters and a recorder and Deputy High Court Judge, on top of other achievements.
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