When it comes to litigation to slow or stop the recruitment of a team by a competitor, disputes are often resolved in confidential negotiations or with recruiting firms getting cold feet once plans are unearthed. But as the war for talent rages, the tide may be turning. The stakes are high, but the risk of …
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People think divorce harms children, when in fact it’s not the divorce itself, it’s the conflict that goes along with it. But if parents can put aside their differences and focus on the well-being of their children, they are engaging in the ultimate act of love, and providing a foundation of security, love, and emotional …
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Judges should approve the ‘reasonable’ £200m settlement agreed between class representative Walter Merricks CBE and Mastercard, the Competitions Appeal Tribunal was told today – in a claim originally seeking more than £14bn in damages. The collective action, brought by Merricks, followed the European Commission’s 2007 finding that, between 1992 and 2007, Mastercard’s ‘multilateral interchange fees’ …
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LA’s former mayor has finalized an eye-catchingly petty divorce from his ex wife that bans her from using his surname – and grants him their old joint Netflix account. Antonio Villaraigosa, 72, and his second wife, Patricia, 52, finalized their split in L.A. County Superior Court last week. Court documents viewed by DailyMail.com show the former mayor …
Subscribe to The Podcast by KevinMD. Watch on YouTube. Catch up on old episodes! Psychotherapist and litigation stress coach Gail Fiore discusses her KevinMD article, “Recognizing and addressing medical malpractice stress syndrome (MMSS).” In this episode, Gail explores the prevalence of MMSS among physicians, the common misconceptions surrounding it, and the significant impact it has …
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Danielle and Adam Silverstein met in high school in 1995 and agree their romance was picture-perfect. Marriage has been a different story. “It’s complicated!” Danielle laughed. “I always say, you know, ‘Till death do us part is a really long time,’ you know? It is a really long time.” They’ve now been married a really …
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Divorcing couples who can afford it are increasingly turning to private judges to reach financial settlements, say legal experts. This involves a hearing set up by the spouses where a hired judge – usually a barrister or retired judge – gives them an indication of how a court would probably rule in their case. The …
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They say love is all about communication, and who better to navigate the highs and lows of a relationship than someone trained in the fine art of persuasion, negotiation, and conflict resolution? They might spend their days advocating for clients, but when it comes to love, their skill set is surprisingly well-suited for romance — …
