Sonia Hickey

1 week ago | lawfuel.com | Sonia Hickey

Sonia HickeyOrigination credits play a significant role in determining an attorney’s overall compensation. These credits, which recognize the value of bringing new clients or matters to a firm, can directly influence salary negotiations and long-term financial growth. Attorney recruitment firms have developed effective strategies to use these as leverage, ensuring candidates secure the most favorable outcomes.

1 week ago | lawfuel.com | Sonia Hickey

The legal heat is intensifying around Google’s business practices, with Australian law firm Maurice Blackburn positioning itself at the forefront of what could become a major class action against the search engine behemoth. Regulators worldwide are increasingly scrutinizing Big Tech’s market dominance and allegedly anticompetitive behaviors.

2 weeks ago | lawfuel.com | Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey, contributing writerWhen a salmonella outbreak strikes, it can catch many people off guard. What starts as a simple, enjoyable meal can quickly turn into a health crisis. Salmonella is a bacterium that causes serious foodborne illness. Once it’s in your system, it can throw your body into chaos, causing symptoms like stomach cramps, severe diarrhea, enteric fever, and vomiting. In some cases, complications can be life-threatening.

2 weeks ago | lawfuel.com | Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributorBirth injuries are an important topic for expectant parents and medical professionals alike. Statistics indicate that birth injuries occur in approximately 6 to 8 out of every 1,000 live births. Understanding the prevalence and types of birth injuries can help in recognizing risk factors and ensuring better outcomes for both mothers and their newborns.

2 weeks ago | lawfuel.com | Sonia Hickey

Sonia Hickey, LawFuel contributorLaw moves faster now than at any past time. Deadlines tighten, data grows, and hearings stretch long hours. To keep pace, firms depend on strong litigation support services that handle tasks once done by junior staff. These partners bring order to records, recordings, and transcripts so lawyers focus on legal strategy, not paper hunts. Early support meant a stenographer in the courtroom and a clerk in the file room.