Emily Black

Mar 25, 2024 | lexology.com | Emily Black |Emma Tonkin

For all couples, embarking on the journey of building a life together involves not only love and commitment but also financial considerations. As you navigate through shared finances, it’s important to understand the legal framework surrounding income and assets, particularly in the context of the Property (Relationships) Act 1976 (Act). The Act sets out the law relating to the division of property and assets in the event of a relationship ending, whether by separation or death.

Dec 5, 2023 | texasbar.com | Sophie Copenhaver |Emily Black |Tracy C. Temple |Warren Harris

The Texas Bar Journal Board of Editors has assembled a series of articles highlighting significant developments to the legal profession and caselaw over the past year. The topics featured are not exhaustive, and the opinions reflect only the views of the authors. Antitrust and Business Litigation By Emily Westridge Black And Sophie Copenhaver Appellate Law By Warren W. Harris and Tracy C.

Nov 9, 2023 | greenpeace.org.uk | Emily Black

Earlier this year, six Greenpeace International activists managed to board and occupy a moving Shell oil platform. The platform was making its way towards the North Sea to unlock new oil wells. Our demand was clear: Shell must stop drilling for new oil and gas, and start paying up for causing decades of climate damage. The protest continued for 13 days and almost 4,000km. During this time, Shell reported record annual profits of nearly $40bn.

Nov 6, 2023 | lexology.com | Emily Black

The New Zealand do-it-yourself “DIY” attitude and way of life is not limited to home improvements, but sometimes also extends to wills. Recently we had a DIY $5.99 fill in the blanks will across our desk. This template will was incorrectly signed and failed to leave the estate (residue) to anyone. Although, in the document, we could see the deceased’s intention as to who should be receiving the assets.

Oct 28, 2023 | shearman.com | Emily Black

Event November 01 - 03, 2023 San Diego Mission Bay Resort, San Diego, CA Partner Emily Westridge Black (Austin, Litigation) will participate in the American Bar Association’s Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference being held November 1-3, 2023 at the San Diego Mission Bay Resort in San Diego, California.