Christine Simmons

December 10, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Kroub, Silbersher & Kolmykov was founded last week to represent both patent holders and accused infringers "potentially at a better price point" than when the three practiced at Locke Lord, said Zachary Silbersher.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

December 10, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Although the Manhattan D.A. has withdrawn a subpoena issued to a criminal defense attorney because the witness the office was investigating has pleaded to a misdemeanor, prosecutors continue to defend the subpoena and claim it does not violate attorney-privilege rules.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

December 06, 2013 | New York Law Journal

American Express has named Tim Heine to the post of interim general counsel while the company searches for a successor to Louise Parent, who is retiring after leading the department for 20 years.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

December 06, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Jane Hoffman discusses the Mayor's Alliance for NYC's Animals, which is the largest and longest running collaboration of animal rescue groups and animal shelters in the United States, its roots in the New York City Bar, and her path from Simpson Thacher associate to dedicating her career to animal welfare.

By Christine Simmons

11 minute read

December 04, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Baker Botts has named Robert Scheinfeld to head its 65-attorney New York office, succeeding corporate partner Lee Charles, who has led the office for the past 10 years.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

December 04, 2013 | New York Law Journal

While large firm associates looking to move to a smaller firm routinely bring first-rate credentials, excellent training and familiarity with complex matters, they may lack the hands-on experience a midsized firm is looking for.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

December 04, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Leaders of midsized firms in New York say the combination of large law firms' high billing rates and restrictions on handling smaller matters has contributed to a strong lateral market for midsize practices, but note that they never assume a lateral's business is as portable as she says it is.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

December 03, 2013 | New York Law Journal

The end of merger talks between Orrick and Pillsbury Winthrop over client conflicts and McKenna Long partners' rejection of a tie-up with Dentons illustrate how complicated and volatile the merger process can be, but merging into New York remains a priority for many out-of-state firms.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

November 29, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Gibson Dunn, which is not a party to the defamation suit against its former client, argued that its witness interview notes conducted during an internal investigation for the client were the firm's internal work product and thus protected from discovery.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

November 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

An arbitration panel in 2006 found Roberts failed to establish he suffered any damage from the dissolution of Roberts & Finger.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read