Christine Simmons

January 22, 2016 | New York Law Journal

A Westchester judge dismissed some of the claims against regional law firm White & Williams, including one of attorney deceit under §487 of the Judiciary Law, finding the statute didn't apply to attorney conduct before an administrative agency.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 21, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Eastern District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto received notice this week from Arnold & Porter that Martin Shkreli, the former pharmaceutical company CEO reviled for price-gouging, was in the process of retaining new lawyers.

By Associated Press/Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Eastern District Judge Kiyo Matsumoto received notice this week from Arnold & Porter that Martin Shkreli, the former pharmaceutical company CEO reviled for price-gouging, was in the process of retaining new lawyers.

By Associated Press/Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 20, 2016 | Law.com

A foundation created by longtime radio producer Himan Brown has sued a Pryor Cashman partner, accusing him of diverting an estate worth nearly $100 million to a trust the lawyer controlled and then exploiting that control for his personal benefit.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

A foundation created by longtime radio producer Himan Brown has sued a Pryor Cashman partner, accusing him of diverting an estate worth nearly $100 million to a trust the lawyer controlled and then exploiting that control for his personal benefit.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Gearing up for trial in less than two months, prosecutors and attorneys for former Dewey & LeBoeuf junior manager Zachary Warren have agreed on testimony that can be excluded.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Gearing up for trial in less than two months, prosecutors and attorneys for former Dewey & LeBoeuf junior manager Zachary Warren have agreed on testimony that can be excluded.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

The volume of merger discussions reported in the last year indicates that boutiques and midsize firms competing with large firms are under increasing pressure to merge or grow in size. While few merger conversations actually result in combinations, many firms confirm that they are open to discussions.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 16, 2016 | New York Law Journal

The volume of merger discussions reported in the last year indicates that boutiques and midsize firms competing with large firms are under increasing pressure to merge or grow in size. While few merger conversations actually result in combinations, many firms confirm that they are open to discussions.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 15, 2016 | The American Lawyer

More layoffs may be coming to Big Law as firms again hit the reset button.

By Gina Passarella and Christine Simmons

6 minute read