Scott Flaherty
Scott Flaherty, based in New York, covers the business of law with a focus on legal ethics, lawyer misconduct, conflicts-of-interest and litigation involving law firms. He can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @sflaherty18
April 28, 2019 | Law.com
The Big Fail Part III: Hiring—Then Firing—as Bar Pass Rates SinkThe recruiting advantages held by Big Law mean that record-low bar pass rates are affecting small firms and public sector organizations the most.
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
March 14, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Sidley Snags Energy and Project Finance Partners From OrrickThe additions in New York and D.C. include Tara Higgins, who previously co-led Orrick's global power practice.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
March 14, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Sidley Bolsters Transactional, Financing Expertise in NYThe additions in New York and D.C. include Tara Higgins, who previously co-led Orrick's global power practice.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
March 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Reed Smith Fires Back at Bear Stearns Funds in $500M Malpractice SuitThe firm tapped Gibson Dunn's Kevin Rosen to push back against claims that the firm bungled a big potential recovery stemming from the financial crisis.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 12, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Mintz Bulks Up High-Growth Corporate Practice With Boston DuoAs Boston's tech transactions scene stays hot, Ed Pease and Larry Naughton are bringing their practices to Mintz from Wilmer and Choate, respectively.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
March 11, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Selendy & Gay Nabs Former NY Solicitor General from Gibson Dunn Appellate PracticeThe firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 11, 2019 | National Law Journal
Selendy & Gay Expands Supreme Court Practice with Former NY Solicitor GeneralThe firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 11, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Selendy & Gay Adds Former NY Solicitor General from Gibson Dunn Appellate PracticeThe firm, which just entered its second year, has added Caitlin Halligan, a former New York State Solicitor General who had been co-leading Gibson Dunn's appellate and constitutional law practice.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
March 08, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Employment Edges Up as US Job Gains FlattenFarmers aside, one out of every 33 new jobs last month went to someone in the legal industry.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
March 06, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Associate Alleges North Carolina Firm Used Her as 'Diversity Prop'Sharika Robinson's complaint calls Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson a "good ol' boys club," but the firm says it's committed to diversity and inclusion.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
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