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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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January 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Silver to Take Leave From Weitz & Luxenberg

Weitz & Luxenberg said Wednesday it has asked Sheldon Silver, the New York State Assembly speaker who faces federal corruption charges, to take a leave of absence from his of counsel position at the firm.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 29, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Nassau Litigator Acquitted in Insurance Fraud Scheme

Matthew Conroy was acquitted of federal charges connected with a scheme that the Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office alleged defrauded insurance companies of more than $279 million under New York's no-fault automobile insurance law.

By Christine Simmons

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January 28, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Nassau Litigator Acquitted in Insurance Fraud Scheme

Matthew Conroy was acquitted of federal charges connected with a scheme that the Southern District U.S. Attorney's Office alleged defrauded insurance companies of more than $279 million under New York's no-fault automobile insurance law.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 28, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Silver to Take Leave From Weitz & Luxenberg

Weitz & Luxenberg said Wednesday it has asked Sheldon Silver, the New York State Assembly speaker who faces federal corruption charges, to take a leave of absence from his of counsel position at the firm.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 26, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Four Kasowitz Partners Join DLA Piper

DLA Piper has hired four New York partners from Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman, including the chair of its employment and litigation practices, Eric Wallach.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Four Kasowitz Partners Join DLA Piper

DLA Piper has hired four New York partners from Kasowitz Benson Torres & Friedman, including the chair of its employment and litigation practices, Eric Wallach.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

January 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Little-Known Firm Played Role in Silver's Alleged Fee Deal

The criminal complaint alleging public corruption charges against Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver features two law firms: the prominent personal injury firm of Weitz & Luxenberg and a little-known two-person tax certiorari firm, Goldberg & Iryami.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 23, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Little-Known Firm Played Role in Silver's Alleged Fee Deal

The criminal complaint alleging public corruption charges against Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver features two law firms: the prominent personal injury firm of Weitz & Luxenberg and a little-known two-person tax certiorari firm, Goldberg & Iryami.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

January 22, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Nassau Legislator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client

David Denenberg, a former attorney at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, resigned from his Nassau County legislative seat and pleaded guilty Wednesday to eight counts of mail fraud for bilking a former client of more than $2 million.

By Christine Simmons

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January 21, 2015 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Nassau Legislator Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Client

David Denenberg, a former attorney at Davidoff Hutcher & Citron, resigned from his Nassau County legislative seat and pleaded guilty Wednesday to eight counts of mail fraud for bilking a former client of more than $2 million.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read