Home Daily News Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law… Ethics Lawyer who stole more than $1M from his law firm gets disbarred By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 12:16 pm CDT A lawyer accused of using his law firm as “a personal gold mine” has been disbarred after he admitted stealing…
The long-awaited details of Victoria’s stamp duty reform have been released in the form of the Commercial and Industrial Property Tax Reform Bill 2024 (Vic) (CIPT Bill). The Victorian Government is proposing to remove stamp duty on dealings in relation to commercial and industrial land, and to introduce in its place, a commercial and industrial…
Home Daily News Bonuses structured as forgivable loans are… Law Firms Bonuses structured as forgivable loans are being used for partner retention By Debra Cassens Weiss March 28, 2024, 1:23 pm CDT Some law firms are using forgivable loans to retain valuable partners and keep newly promoted partners happy. (Image from Shutterstock) Some law firms…
In the Media Two new appointments to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW Elena Katrakis and Associate Professor Derya Iner have been appointed to the Anti-Discrimination Board of NSW. Ms Katrakis and Associate Professor Iner will help set the strategic direction of Anti-Discrimination NSW, carry out investigations, research and inquiries relating to discrimination, and promote understanding…
Home Daily News Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she… Judiciary Suspended judge’s bond revoked after she tests positive for cocaine By Debra Cassens Weiss March 29, 2024, 9:47 am CDT A suspended criminal court judge has been booked into a Memphis, Tennessee, jail after she tested positive for cocaine while awaiting a trial on charges…
A recent high profile decision has highlighted that time is of the essence for employers seeking to enforce restraint of trade provisions against former employees, with a three-month delay in commencing proceedings deemed sufficient to thwart an employer’s application for interlocutory relief. Scyne Advisory Business Services Pty Ltd v Heaney [2024] NSWSC 275 These proceedings…
Ed. note: Welcome to our daily feature, Quote of the Day. It’s quite possible we’ll see more layoffs this year. At the very least, I expect we’ll see firms making quick termination decisions for any performance issues. There is only so long firms are willing to carry excess capacity. — Nikia Gray, NALP’s executive director,…
Ed. note: This article first appeared in the Winter 2023 edition of ILTA’s Peer to Peer magazine. For more, visit our ILTA on ATL channel here. 2023. What a year! Artificial Intelligence (AI) has upended industries worldwide, and the legal sector is no exception. Whether you are a believer or a skeptic, whether you are an…
The worldwide crowdfunding industry has grown significantly in recent years, with experts predicting it will reach $42.93B by 2028. This growth attribution is to technology adoption, accessible financing options, and the growing popularity of social networking and other online platforms. Additionally, monthly donations via the Social Impact Plan (SIP) have aided the expansion of the…
His own country continues to insist, alone, that messing with the numbers was wrong. The post Tom Hayes Really Wishes He Did His LIBOR-Rigging In New York appeared first on Above the Law. #Tom #Hayes #Wishes #LIBORRigging #York