Christine Simmons

November 26, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Louise Parent, general counsel of American Express for the past 20 years, is joining Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton as of counsel next year.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 20, 2013 | New York Law Journal

After a witness pleaded guilty to perjury, the Manhattan District Attorney's office withdrew a subpoena to a criminal defense attorney who had been ordered to appear before a grand jury.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 15, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Jeffrey Alberts, a former Southern District Assistant U.S. Attorney, has joined the firm as chair of the firm's white-collar defense and investigations practice.

By Christine Simmons

1 minute read

November 15, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Debevoise & Plimpton has won dismissal of a lawsuit brought by an ex-client that claimed partner Daniel Abuhoff falsely testified about a potential conflict of interest and his trial experience during Debevoise's prosecution of a fee action.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 14, 2013 | New York Law Journal

After an exhaustive look at the dismal state of employment for young lawyers in New York, a New York City Bar task force has recommended additional avenues of training and support for new graduates and a shift in focus from large law jobs to providing services to the middle class.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

November 13, 2013 | New York Law Journal

A federal magistrate judge has referred a Long Island law firm to an attorney disciplinary committee after finding the firm's fees were excessive for the amount of work performed and that it failed to disclose critical facts to support a settlement agreement.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

November 12, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers Assistance Strike Force of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers have agreed to represent Manhattan attorney Vinoo Varghese, who is challenging a subpoena to testify before a grand jury.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 12, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Hedge fund manager Alphonse Fletcher said the firm's conduct presents federal questions, citing sections of law for equal rights under the law; conspiracy to interfere with civil rights; and interference, coercion or intimidation.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

November 08, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Growing a New York team of former prosecutors, Bracewell & Giuliani has hired Glen Kopp, who served the past five and a half years as an assistant U.S. Attorney in the Southern District.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 05, 2013 | New York Law Journal

In-house counsel groups and nearly 40 chief legal officers from corporate law departments are endorsing a proposed rule that would allow in-house counsel who are not licensed in New York to represent pro bono clients.

By Christine Simmons

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