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The Right To Disconnect For Australian Lawyers

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A Lawyer Mental Health Initiative – But Will It Work Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer Australian lawyers have recently gained a new “right to disconnect” after work hours, according to a recent development in the legal profession with the aim of addressing the issue of work-life balance and mental health among legal professionals. The move […]

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Latham Law Star Moves To Sidley Austin In Surprise Move

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Sidley’s Law Star London Swoop Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributor Five key members of Latham & Watkins’ finance division in London have moved to Sidley Austin, including notable Latham partners Jayanthi Sadanandan and Sam Hamilton, alongside three other partners whose identities have not yet been disclosed. The move is another ‘partner poaching’ move that exemplifies the

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The Law Schools Rankings That Matter Most for Aspiring Lawyers

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ATL Top Law Schools Ranking Focus on Law Job Outlook Ben Thomson, LawFuel Contributor The 2024 Above the Law (ATL) Top 50 Law Schools Rankings focus on evaluating law schools based on their ability to deliver gainful legal employment to graduates, an approach that prioritizes practical outcomes over traditional metrics such as library size or

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From London to Houston Clifford Chance Has Cracked the American Legal Code

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Clifford Chance Is No Chump Change Firm Ben Thomson, LawFuel law business contributor Clifford Chance just dropped some numbers that’ll make your spreadsheets do a double-take. But here’s the kicker – it’s the Americans driving this gravy train. US revenue’s up 28 percent and so the Magic Circle firm’s US expansion appears to be paying

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The Legal Journey of J.D. Vance – From Appalachia to The White House?

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The Legal Life of J.D.Vance Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing writer James David Vance, better known as J.D. Vance, the running mate to Donald Trump has travelled a remarkable path from his humble beginnings in Middletown, Ohio, to becoming a United States Senator, bestselling author, and notable figure in the legal world. Trump made the announcement

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How Angel Lisinski’s’ Love Story Built The Immigration Lisinski Law Firm

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The Rapid Growth of the Lisinski Law Firm Ben Thomson, Law Firm Contributor It’s not often that an immigration lawyer would hit the ‘law star’ list, but then Lisinski Law owner Angelyne ‘Angel’ Lisinski is probably no ordinary immigration lawyer, either and her path to success in law started as an immigration love story. Angel

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Cleary Gottlieb’s $20 Million Lateral Partner Compensation: Strategic Implications and Industry Context

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Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP has made headlines with its readiness to offer up to $20 million for lateral partner hires as the intensely fought lateral-hiring frenzy continues unabated among big law firms. The development not only underscores the firm’s commitment to competing at the highest levels of the legal market but it underscores

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