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Actress and comedienne Rebel Wilson is well known for her role in movies like‘Pitch Perfect’, ‘Bridesmaid’ and ‘Night at the Museum’. But the droll, witty actress also has a law degree from the University of New South Wales and has gone on to become a writer, producer and also often outspoken.
She famously became embroiled in a defamation case when Australian magazines alleged that she was a serial liar. She sued for special damages and in 2017 she won her case and was awarded $500,000.
- Pogust Goodhead’s High-Stakes Hangover
f you thought class action was a contact sport, wait until you hear what’s been happening at Pogust Goodhead. The London-based litigation shop that made its name (and burned through a fair bit of investor cash) chasing down corporate behemoths is now facing a drama worthy of its own mini-series. Pogust Goodhead burst onto the scene with a business model that could make even the most jaded litigation funder’s eyes water. However there has been trouble brewing and, as The Times reported this week, the law firm’s own auditors have questioned whether the firm can continue as a going concern. Read More . . - How Saudi Is Creating A New Big Law Gold Rush
The Saudi Big Law Gold Rush Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor Big Law firms are continuing to move into the increasingly… Read more: How Saudi Is Creating A New Big Law Gold Rush - How US Law Firms Are Shaking Up The UK Legal Profession
The UK’s legal world is in the midst of a dramatic change with the driving force is coming from US law firms that are expanding aggressively into London, triggering a fierce battle for both clients and top legal talent. London has always been a global legal powerhouse, but in recent years, US law firms have set their sights on the city like never before. By 2021, nearly 90 major US firms had opened London offices, and that number has only grown since. - How Aaron Teitelbaum Led DOJ’s Google Takedown
Who Is Aaron Teitelbaum, The DOJ’s Antitrust Virtuoso Who Helped Topple Google’s Ad Tech Empire? Ben Thomson, LawFuel contributing editor If… Read more: How Aaron Teitelbaum Led DOJ’s Google Takedown - The Profit Per Lawyer Olympics Sees Three New Firms Medal in 2024’s Money Marathon
In a year when lawyers in swanky glass towers were booking profits faster than partners could update their Patek Philippe collections, three new firms have crashed the Am Law 100’s exclusive “Super Rich” party. Dechert, Cadwalader Wickersham & Taft, and Jenner & Block have all secured VIP access to the club where profits per lawyer hit at least $550,000 and revenue per lawyer tops $1.1 million. - Five More Law Firms Pledge $600M to Dodge Executive Order Bullets
Biglaw’s Trump Surrender Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor In what appears to be a growing trend across the US biglaw business,… Read more: Five More Law Firms Pledge $600M to Dodge Executive Order Bullets - Susman Godfrey Vows to Fight Trump Executive Order
Trump’s Law Firm Hit List Grows Tom Borman, LawFuel contributing editor When the former president decides your firm is next on… Read more: Susman Godfrey Vows to Fight Trump Executive Order
