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Christine Simmons

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

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July 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Firm's Claims Against Rival Firm Are Dismissed

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Kern has dismissed claims brought by Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus against Sack & Sack in a dispute between the two employment law firms over attorney fees.

By Christine Simmons

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July 20, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Firm's Claims Against Rival Firm Are Dismissed

Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Cynthia Kern has dismissed claims brought by Gorlick, Kravitz & Listhaus against Sack & Sack in a dispute between the two employment law firms over attorney fees.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

July 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Cohen Discusses Regulatory Risks for Bank Clients

H. Rodgin Cohen, senior chairman of Sullivan & Cromwell, spoke Wednesday about the challenges facing the banking industry and how lawyers should respond.

By Christine Simmons

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July 15, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Cohen Discusses Regulatory Risks for Bank Clients

H. Rodgin Cohen, senior chairman of Sullivan & Cromwell, spoke Wednesday about the challenges facing the banking industry and how lawyers should respond.

By Christine Simmons

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July 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Counsel Disqualified Over Paralegal's Conflict

A White Plains attorney must be disqualified from representing a client in a lawsuit because he hired a paralegal who had extensive involvement with the client's adversary, a Bronx Supreme Court judge ruled in vacating a settlement stipulation due to the "taint" surrounding negotiations.

By Christine Simmons

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July 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Latham Names Penzer as NY Managing Partner

Michèle Penzer, the outgoing co-chair of Latham & Watkins' banking practice, has been named managing partner of the firm's 337-attorney New York office, succeeding James Brandt.

By Christine Simmons

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July 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Counsel Disqualified Over Paralegal's Conflict

A White Plains attorney must be disqualified from representing a client in a lawsuit because he hired a paralegal who had extensive involvement with the client's adversary, a Bronx Supreme Court judge ruled in vacating a settlement stipulation due to the "taint" surrounding negotiations.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

July 14, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Latham Names Penzer as NY Managing Partner

Michèle Penzer, the outgoing co-chair of Latham & Watkins' banking practice, has been named managing partner of the firm's 337-attorney New York office, succeeding James Brandt.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

July 10, 2015 | Law.com

Claims Narrowed in Attorney's Suit Against Former Firm

Southern District Judge Ronnie Abrams has narrowed a lawsuit brought by an attorney who claimed her former law firm "expropriated" her work, allowing other attorneys to take credit for clients and cases she brought to the firm.

By Christine Simmons

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July 10, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Claims Narrowed in Attorney's Suit Against Former Firm

Southern District Judge Ronnie Abrams has narrowed a lawsuit brought by an attorney who claimed her former law firm "expropriated" her work, allowing other attorneys to take credit for clients and cases she brought to the firm.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read