Christine Simmons

February 24, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Jim Walden, who co-led the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher for the last seven years, is starting a boutique with two other former prosecutors, solo practitioner Timothy Macht and Sean Haran from Nixon Peabody.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Jim Walden, who co-led the white-collar defense and investigations practice at Gibson Dunn & Crutcher for the last seven years, is starting a boutique with two other former prosecutors, solo practitioner Timothy Macht and Sean Haran from Nixon Peabody.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

February 19, 2015 | New York Law Journal

While the criminal complaint against former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver claims he broke the law, it also raises questions about long-standing legal business practices in New York. In particular, the scandal has prompted conversations about attorney referral fees and the position of "of counsel."

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

February 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

While the criminal complaint against former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver claims he broke the law, it also raises questions about long-standing legal business practices in New York. In particular, the scandal has prompted conversations about attorney referral fees and the position of "of counsel."

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

February 18, 2015 | Law.com

In the upcoming criminal trial of Dewey & LeBoeuf's executives, Manhattan prosecutors have signaled that they intend to lean on testimony from former employees, in particular the firm's former finance director. Meanwhile, defense attorneys are seeking to prohibit hearsay from the testimony of cooperators and to bar other information, including one defendant's family ties to an organized crime figure.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

In the upcoming criminal trial of Dewey & LeBoeuf's executives, Manhattan prosecutors have signaled that they intend to lean on testimony from former employees, in particular the firm's former finance director. Meanwhile, defense attorneys are seeking to prohibit hearsay from the testimony of cooperators and to bar other information, including one defendant's family ties to an organized crime figure.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

February 18, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Herald Price Fahringer, a prominent criminal defense and First Amendment lawyer who represented clients such as Larry Flynt and adult entertainment shops in Times Square, died Feb. 12 from complications from prostate cancer.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Herald Price Fahringer, a prominent criminal defense and First Amendment lawyer who represented clients such as Larry Flynt and adult entertainment shops in Times Square, died Feb. 12 from complications from prostate cancer.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

February 17, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman has obtained a $2.7 million judgment against hedge fund manager Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher, after the law firm sued him for unpaid legal fees.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

February 16, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman has obtained a $2.7 million judgment against hedge fund manager Alphonse "Buddy" Fletcher, after the law firm sued him for unpaid legal fees.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read