Christine Simmons
Christine Simmons writes about the New York legal community and the business of law. Email her at [email protected] and find her on Twitter @chlsimmons
December 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Rakower Lupkin Splits Into Separate FirmsThe founding partners of Rakower Lupkin, a New York litigation boutique formed in 2012, are going their separate ways.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
December 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Rakower Lupkin Splits Into Separate FirmsThe founding partners of Rakower Lupkin, a New York litigation boutique formed in 2012, are going their separate ways.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
December 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Bryan Cave Lawyer Testifies at Newkirk TrialIn the criminal trial against Harvey Newkirk, a former Bryan Cave counsel, a lead Bryan Cave partner testified that when Newkirk was hired, he told the firm he represented corporate executive Calvin Darden Sr. and that he and Darden had a longstanding relationship.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
December 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Law Firm Accuses Callan of Defrauding Ex-PartnersCallan, Koster, Brady & Nagler is suing its former name partner, Paul Callan, who regularly appears on CNN as a commentator, alleging he defrauded the partnership of millions of dollars by concealing a lucrative civil case he had taken on before leaving the firm.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
December 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Law Firm Accuses Callan of Defrauding Ex-PartnersCallan, Koster, Brady & Nagler is suing its former name partner, Paul Callan, who regularly appears on CNN as a commentator, alleging he defrauded the partnership of millions of dollars by concealing a lucrative civil case he had taken on before leaving the firm.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
November 25, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Company Gave Big Raise to Senate Leader's SonIn the political corruption trial of former Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, the president of a company that hired Adam as a consultant testified Tuesday that he felt he had no choice but to give Adam a big raise.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Company Gave Big Raise to Senate Leader's SonIn the political corruption trial of former Senate majority leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, the president of a company that hired Adam as a consultant testified Tuesday that he felt he had no choice but to give Adam a big raise.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Witness Describes How Skelos' Son Secured JobProsecutors called multiple witnesses on Monday in the criminal trial against former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, to show that a developer that lobbied the senator on real estate tax legislation provided Adam business opportunities.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Witness Describes How Skelos' Son Secured JobProsecutors called multiple witnesses on Monday in the criminal trial against former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, to show that a developer that lobbied the senator on real estate tax legislation provided Adam business opportunities.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
November 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Witness Describes Pressure From Adam Skelos About JobsThe general counsel of a major real estate developer testified at the political corruption trial of former State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos, a powerful legislator from Nassau County, that he felt he had to channel more money to the senator's son, Adam, or a contract with Nassau County would not be approved.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
