Christine Simmons

December 08, 2014 | New York Law Journal

As pressure mounts on law firms to boost revenue, several firms have upgraded procedures to get bills out faster and payments sooner, increasingly taking billing out of the hands of partners.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

December 05, 2014 | New York Law Journal

A litigator has been sanctioned $20,000 for continuing to press a frivolous action against an arbitrator on behalf of a client disappointed with a ruling, despite repeated warnings that the claims were barred.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

December 03, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Mark Mulholland has been appointed to represent Ira Warshawsky in his role as receiver to Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, a personal injury law firm whose founding partners are locked in litigation with one another.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 28, 2014 | New York Law Journal

John Altorelli, a former Dewey & LeBoeuf partner and executive committee member, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy. His decision to file followed weeks of unsuccessful negotiations to produce a settlement with Dewey's bankruptcy trustee, according to his attorney.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 24, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Supreme Court Justice Robert Stolz has adjourned the trial of indicted Dewey & LeBoeuf leaders for a month after defense attorneys told him a Bermuda-based insurer has refused to advance defense costs.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 20, 2014 | New York Law Journal

The indicted ex-leaders of Dewey & LeBoeuf said the trial of junior manager Zachary Warren should be held first because he is a "crucial exculpatory witness" for their own trial.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 19, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Napoli Bern Ripka Shkolnik, a well-known personal injury firm, is facing implosion and a court-appointed receiver has been designated to oversee firm finances.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

November 17, 2014 | New York Law Journal

A former technology employee for Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati who was charged with using the firm's client information to acquire stock and options pleaded guilty Thursday to insider trading.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 17, 2014 | New York Law Journal

David Denenberg, a Nassau County legislator and lawyer accused of sending fake bills to a corporate client, pleaded not guilty in federal court Friday during his arraignment on eight counts of mail fraud. He waived prosecution by indictment and has entered plea negotiations with the government.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

November 14, 2014 | New York Law Journal

Eight court employees have been chosen to receive this year's Milton Mollen Commitment to Excellence Award.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read