Christine Simmons

September 03, 2013 | New York Law Journal

McDermott Will & Emery said it paid more than $1 million in disputed funds as a sign of good faith, but the landlord has refused to arbitrate, "thus seeking a multi-million dollar windfall without any adjudication."

By Christine Simmons

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July 05, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Kenneth Schneider was sentenced to 15 years in prison by a Pennsylvania federal judge for traveling in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in sex with a minor. That charge has no equivalent in state law and thus did not trigger automatic disbarment.

By Christine Simmons

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June 13, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Joining the firm from SNR Denton are Brett Gross, Peter Mignone, Donald Simone and Mitchell Williams.

By Christine Simmons

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August 08, 2013 | New York Law Journal

The Appellate Division, First Department, has denied another attempt by several Wall Street banks to challenge an antitrust lawsuit by a former law firm partner.

By Christine Simmons

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July 31, 2013 | New York Law Journal

A Liechtenstein bank that was investigated for helping U.S. taxpayers evade taxes by maintaining secret accounts has agreed to pay more than $23.8 million to the United States under a nonprosecution agreement.

By Christine Simmons

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April 30, 2012 | New York Law Journal

The new partners include John Nonna, who was chair of Dewey's insurance and reinsurance dispute resolution practice and will lead Patton Boggs' practice in the area.

By Christine Simmons

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April 12, 2012 | New York Law Journal

Stewart Aaron, a commercial litigator and president of the New York County Lawyers' Association, replaces Philip Curtis as head of the firm's 107-attorney Manhattan office.

By Christine Simmons

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July 03, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Mei Lin Kwan-Gett, a litigation partner at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, has been elected chair of the City Bar Fund, the pro bono and charity affiliate of the New York City Bar.

By Christine Simmons

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April 23, 2013 | New York Law Journal

The firm has pulled together lateral hires from various practices and three law firms, including three partners: John Kiley from Kelley Drye & Warren; MaryJeanette Dee from Richards Kibbe & Orbe; and John Hempill from Morrison Foerster.

By Christine Simmons

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April 16, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Now that Mary Jo White has been confirmed as chair of the SEC, longtime Debevoise & Plimpton partner Mary Beth Hogan will join John Kiernan in leading the litigation department.

By Christine Simmons

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