Christine Simmons

September 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

After Gibson Dunn & Crutcher pursued arbitration against a client for nearly $1 million in unpaid legal fees, the client turned around and sued the firm, claiming its work for an independent audit committee is not subject to arbitration.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Justice Robert Stolz said the prosecution established a prima facie case of conspiracy over the past three months, declining the defense's motion to strike certain hearsay evidence. However, Stolz reserved decision as to dismissal of any individual counts or defendants from the indictment.

By Christine Simmons and Nell Gluckman

4 minute read

September 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

After Gibson Dunn & Crutcher pursued arbitration against a client for nearly $1 million in unpaid legal fees, the client turned around and sued the firm, claiming its work for an independent audit committee is not subject to arbitration.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 02, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The New York Court of Appeals has broadened the rule requiring 50 hours of pro bono service for those seeking admission to the bar, allowing for remote supervision of pro bono work.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

The New York Court of Appeals has broadened the rule requiring 50 hours of pro bono service for those seeking admission to the bar, allowing for remote supervision of pro bono work.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

September 01, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers for three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives sought to have a criminal case against their clients dismissed Tuesday, but a New York judge said the case would go to a jury, hopefully by mid-September.

By Christine Simmons and Nell Gluckman

4 minute read

September 01, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Justice Robert Stolz said the prosecution established a prima facie case of conspiracy over the past three months, declining the defense's motion to strike certain hearsay evidence. However, Stolz reserved decision as to dismissal of any individual counts or defendants from the indictment.

By Christine Simmons and Nell Gluckman

4 minute read

September 01, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Lawyers for three former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives sought to have a criminal case against their clients dismissed Tuesday, but a New York judge said the case would go to a jury, hopefully by mid-September.

By Christine Simmons and Nell Gluckman

4 minute read

August 31, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York City saw a 14 percent increase in personal injury and property damage claims in 2014, including a rise of claims against the police department to an all-time high, according to a new report from the city comptroller's office.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

August 31, 2015 | New York Law Journal

New York City saw a 14 percent increase in personal injury and property damage claims in 2014, including a rise of claims against the police department to an all-time high, according to a new report from the city comptroller's office.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read