Christine Simmons

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

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

January 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

A New York immigration attorney, Gnoleba Seri, was arrested Thursday on charges of visa fraud, aggravated identity theft and mail fraud related to his clients' immigration applications.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Citibank this week filed suit against former Dewey & LeBoeuf chairman Steven Davis, claiming Davis has not repaid a loan that now totals nearly $400,000.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Citibank this week filed suit against former Dewey & LeBoeuf chairman Steven Davis, claiming Davis has not repaid a loan that now totals nearly $400,000.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 14, 2016 | New York Law Journal

A New York immigration attorney, Gnoleba Seri, was arrested Thursday on charges of visa fraud, aggravated identity theft and mail fraud related to his clients' immigration applications.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 14, 2016 | Law.com

Two recent lawsuits brought by contract attorneys seeking overtime pay have gotten the attention of law firms and staffing agencies, some of whom are changing hiring practices to avoid the issue of overtime.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

January 14, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Two recent lawsuits brought by contract attorneys seeking overtime pay have gotten the attention of law firms and staffing agencies, some of whom are changing hiring practices to avoid the issue of overtime.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read