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
September 10, 2015 | The American Lawyer
Accusations Fly as Dewey & LeBoeuf Trial Nears EndWho's lying in the Dewey criminal trial? As the jury gets close to deliberating, both sides spent a day pointing fingers.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
September 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Proposed Rule Would Offer Temporary AdmissionThe state court system is seeking comment on a proposed rule to allow out-of-state and foreign attorneys to temporarily practice law in New York.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
September 08, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Q&A: Kevin O'ConnorKevin O'Connor, the former top federal prosecutor in Connecticut, made the point that he didn't become general counsel of Point72 Asset Management LP, formerly SAC Capital Advisors LP, to be "window dressing."
By Christine Simmons
8 minute read
September 08, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Designates New York Managing PartnerTwo years after arriving at Hogan Lovells, Oliver Armas has become the managing partner of the global firm's New York office, overseeing 250 attorneys.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
September 04, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Designates New York Managing PartnerTwo years after arriving at Hogan Lovells, Oliver Armas has become the managing partner of the global firm's New York office, overseeing 250 attorneys.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
September 04, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Q&A: Kevin O'ConnorKevin O'Connor, the former top federal prosecutor in Connecticut, made the point that he didn't become general counsel of Point72 Asset Management LP, formerly SAC Capital Advisors LP, to be "window dressing."
By Christine Simmons
8 minute read
September 04, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Koerner Retires From City Law DepartmentAttorney Leonard Koerner, whose 48-year career in the New York City Law Department included seven cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, is retiring Friday.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
September 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Opposing Counsel Join in Bid to Preserve $5.7B Credit Card PactOpposing counsel in a class action against Visa and MasterCard each claim the $5.7 billion settlement was not tainted by inappropriate communications between two lawyers who they say played limited roles on opposite sides of the litigation.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
September 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Koerner Retires From City Law DepartmentAttorney Leonard Koerner, whose 48-year career in the New York City Law Department included seven cases before the U.S. Supreme Court, is retiring Friday.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
September 03, 2015 | New York Law Journal
Opposing Counsel Join in Bid to Preserve $5.7B Credit Card PactOpposing counsel in a class action against Visa and MasterCard each claim the $5.7 billion settlement was not tainted by inappropriate communications between two lawyers who they say played limited roles on opposite sides of the litigation.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
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