Andrew Longstreth

June 13, 2005 | Law.com

It's a common belief that any law firm with global ambitions must have a presence in New York. For those wondering if they've missed the boat: It's not too late, but it is getting harder. Midsize New York firms, historically acquired as a way into the local market, are close to extinct, and competition for talent is as tough as becoming Donald Trump's new apprentice. If you want to take Manhattan, consider the example of Latham & Watkins and follow four key rules. Rule No. 1: Pick your playing field.

By Andrew Longstreth

19 minute read

February 02, 2005 | Law.com

In this new era of corporate criminal investigations, fundamental shifts are taking place in the corporate defense practice. While working to uncover wrongdoing, the investigating lawyer used to present a united front on behalf of both the corporation and its employees. The lawyer jousted with the government and sought to limit the flow of information. Today, the investigating lawyer essentially acts as a fact-finder with a badge -- the newest (and highest-paid) government agent.

By Andrew Longstreth

20 minute read

February 02, 2005 | Corporate Counsel

Fundamental shifts are taking place in corporate defense practice. While working to uncover wrongdoing, the investigating lawyer used to present a united front on behalf of both the corporation and its employees. But today, in the new era of internal investigations, defense lawyers have become deputy prosecutors -- the newest (and highest-paid) government agents.

By Andrew Longstreth

20 minute read

October 09, 2009 | Law.com

In July, following a six-week trial, a jury in New York found American entrepreneur Frederic Bourke Jr. guilty of knowing about bribes that helped grease the wheels in the privatization of an Azerbaijan state oil company. But thanks to a bizarre series of legal events, Viktor Kozeny -- the alleged mastermind behind the bribery scheme -- is living in the Bahamas, while Bourke, an investor who merely knew of the bribes, is preparing for a possible prison term.

By Andrew Longstreth

24 minute read

September 13, 2007 | Law.com

Biovail Corp. was supposed to be the victim, the ill-used dupe of powerful hedge funds, analysts and bankers, whose short-selling scheme to spread false information about the company led to a plunge in its share price in 2003. And Biovail's respected litigators from Howrey and Kasowitz Benson were to be the ones to help the company prove it. How did the company's "extremely well-lawyered" legal strategy blow up in the faces of Biovail executives and lawyers, now the ones under scrutiny?

By Andrew Longstreth

30 minute read

December 05, 2007 | Law.com

Along the way to endless patent licensing revenues, Qualcomm's plans went awry. The San Diego chip maker's licensees, tired of Qualcomm's bullying, are pursuing a concerted, worldwide attack. Rival chip maker Broadcom sued Qualcomm in California, New Jersey and Washington, D.C.; Nokia filed suits in Delaware and D.C.; and four other wireless companies filed complaints with the European Commission. Fighting to save its business, Qualcomm expects to spend more than $200 million on litigation next year.

By Andrew Longstreth

24 minute read

October 01, 2009 | The American Lawyer

Two moguls invested in Azerbaijan in the nineties. Now, one is living in the Bahamas, and the other faces a prison sentence.

By Andrew Longstreth

24 minute read

June 01, 2008 | The American Lawyer

Covington & Burling partner Eric Holder--cochair of Barack Obama's campaign--has made a career out of breaking barriers. Will he be the first African American attorney general?

By Andrew Longstreth

22 minute read