What is the new EU visa waiver scheme and how does it work?
What is the new EU visa waiver scheme and how does it work? The European Union is set to implement a €7 (£6) visa waiver for certain non-EU nationals, including British citizens, by the summer of 2025. According to the forthcoming regulations, travelers from designated non-EU nations, the UK included, will be required to obtain […]
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword
Social Media and the Legal System: A Double-Edged Sword In the digital age, social media has become an omnipresent force, influencing nearly every aspect of daily life, including the legal system. Platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok offer a public forum for discussion, information dissemination, and even evidence gathering. However, the intersection of social […]
Christopher Morvillo – Confirmed Dead
Christopher Morvillo – Confirmed Dead – The Italian coastguard has confirmed the identification of five individuals whose bodies were recovered following the sinking of a superyacht. Among the deceased is British technology entrepreneur Mike Lynch. Additionally, the identities of Jonathan Bloomer, his spouse Judith Bloomer, attorney Christopher Morvillo, and his wife Neda Morvillo have also been […]
DRAMATIC SEARCH – Who is Chris Morvillo? A lawyer from Clifford Chance is currently unaccounted for following the sinking of the Bayesian yacht off the coast of Sicily.
New York based Clifford Chance Partner Christopher J Morvillo is one of the few individuals reported missing following the sinking of a luxury yacht during a storm near Sicily. The vessel, known as the Bayesian, was carrying a total of 22 individuals, comprising 12 passengers and 10 crew members at the time of the incident. […]
AutoScout24 Finalizes Agreement to Acquire TRADER Corporation
Kirkland & Ellis advised Thoma Bravo and TRADER Corporation, operator of Canada’s leading online automotive marketplaces, on the sale of TRADER Corporation to AutoScout24, the leading pan-European online automotive marketplace. In conjunction with this acquisition, funds affiliated with existing majority shareholder Hellman & Friedman will make a meaningful incremental equity investment in AutoScout24. The transaction […]
Disney Agrees to Florida Wrongful Death Lawsuit to be Decided in Court
The Walt Disney Company has consented to allow a court to adjudicate a wrongful death lawsuit filed by a widower in Florida, after previously contending that the matter should be resolved through arbitration due to the man’s enrollment in a trial of the Disney+ streaming service in 2019. The lawsuit was initiated by the husband […]
The Top Richest Lawyers in the World
Who holds the title of the wealthiest lawyer globally? The legal profession is among the highest-paying careers. Nevertheless, certain attorneys have accumulated wealth that is beyond the imagination of the average person. Lawyer Monthly explores some of the top richest lawyers in the world and the means by which they have generated their substantial fortunes. […]
Steps to Determine if Bankruptcy is Right for You
Steps to Determine if Bankruptcy is Right for You – Bankruptcy: A Blessing or A Curse? Attorney Martin P. Sheehan, Esq – is the founder of Sheehan & Associates, P.L.L.C., located in Wheeling, West Virginia and specializes in bankruptcy law and helping businesses who cannot repay debts to creditors. Martin believes that bankruptcy is an overlooked […]
What Are the Benefits of Workers Compensation in Virginia?
Workers’ compensation is a state-mandated insurance program that provides medical, wage replacement, and rehabilitation benefits to employees who sustain work-related injuries or illnesses. In Virginia, this system is governed by the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Act (VWCA), specifically Title 65.2 of the Code of Virginia. David Falcon has been representing accident victims and injured workers since […]
Los Angeles limbering up for the 2028 Olympics with federal law boost
Legalities of hosting the Olympics In four years it will be Los Angeles’ turn for the third time to host the Olympic Games, and the city has secured a significant funding package of $900 million that has been signed into law. The Biden administration in March this year allowed the spending through the Bipartisan Infrastructure […]
ABA provide opinion on the use of AI in law
The use of AI in law The integration of generative AI within the legal industry offers substantial advantages for both lawyers and clients. By enhancing efficiency, AI significantly reduces the time required for tasks such as legal research, document drafting, and case analysis. This technological advancement allows lawyers to allocate more of their focus and […]
Summer Associates face low recruitment levels this year
Law Graduates struggling to find jobs Following last year’s noteworthy success, where summer associates achieved record-high employment rates and salaries, the landscape has shifted drastically this year. This year’s law student are experiencing significant challenged when it comes to job offers with law firms being much more conservative in recruitment. Data from NALP (National Association […]