Anthony Lin

July 30, 2007 | National Law Journal

A federal judge has ruled unconstitutional most of the sweeping new restrictions on attorney advertising introduced earlier this year by the New York courts. The restrictions, which went into effect on Feb. 1, had barred lawyers from, among other practices, using nicknames that suggest an ability to obtain results or touting "characteristics clearly unrelated to legal competence."

By Anthony Lin / New York Law Journal

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January 01, 2012 | The American Lawyer

Despite its isolation, Australia's fourth-largest city has become one of the hottest destinations for international law firms setting up shop Down Under.

By Anthony Lin

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August 28, 2006 | National Law Journal

Laura Balemian, whose husband Edward J. Mardovich died in the World Trade Center, received one of the largest awards paid out by the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund: $6.7 million. But she in turn paid out what is almost certainly the highest legal fee.

By Anthony Lin

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March 20, 2008 | Daily Report Online

The bargain-basement sale of Bear Stearns Cos. to JPMorgan Chase Co. brought out some of the biggest names in the legal profession. Sullivan Cromwell; Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher Flom; and Cadwalader, Wickersham Taft represented Bear Stearns in its sale, subject to shareholder approval, to JPMorgan Chase for $236 million, or $2 a share.

By Anthony Lin

4 minute read

March 13, 2008 | National Law Journal

So what will Eliot Spitzer do next, assuming he escapes criminal prosecution and disciplinary sanction following his alleged involvement with a prostitution ring? If he follows the example of his three living predecessors as governor, he'll join a law firm. But Spitzer's reasons for resigning mark him as something of a different candidate. "It matters how you leave," said the chairman of one New York firm. Agreed the managing partner of another large firm: "He's radioactive in this environment."

By Anthony Lin

4 minute read

August 15, 2005 | National Law Journal

For decades law firms have depended on the orderly retirement of senior partners to make room in the hierarchy for rising stars. But mandatory retirement, and similar policies, are under increasing scrutiny.

By Anthony Lin

9 minute read

January 17, 2007 | National Law Journal

A mergers and acquisitions associate at Sullivan & Cromwell has sued the firm alleging a pattern of discrimination against him on the basis of sexual orientation.

By Anthony Lin

6 minute read

May 04, 2004 | Law.com

By Anthony Lin

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December 07, 2001 | Law.com

The growth statistics in the New York Law Journal's 2001 "NYLJ 100" don't reveal the economic repercussions of Sept. 11. Because the data collected is only current through Sept. 30, it doesn't fully reflect the past three recession-filled months, and in many ways offers a snapshot of law firms on the brink. One fact retains its consistency, however, and that is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom's spot at the top of the list.

By Anthony Lin

7 minute read

July 20, 2006 | National Law Journal

Tonight the Harvard Law School Association of New York is throwing its 25th annual summer reception. Over the years, the gathering has become one of the legal community's tentpole summer events, drawing as many as 1,500 people to its open bar, including big-name partners, judges, law professors and, this year, Ann Coulter.

By Anthony Lin

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