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
June 18, 2013 | New York Law Journal
ABA Honors Kramer Levin Partner for Pro BonoLitigator Jeffrey Trachtman spends an estimated 300 to 400 hours on pro bono and community service each year.
By Christine Simmons
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July 18, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Cadwalader Launches New Practice With Katten HireSteven Eckhaus will be a partner and chair of Cadwalader's executive compensation and benefits practice in the corporate department.
By Christine Simmons
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May 22, 2012 | Law.com
Ex-Dewey Partners to Hire Lawyers for Possible ClaimsMore than 50 former partners, organized by an informal steering committee, are expected to retain Mark Zauderer, a partner at Flemming Zulack Williamson Zauderer.
By Christine Simmons
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August 29, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Firm Contests Widow's Bid for Legal Treatise RoyaltiesKenyon & Kenyon removed Donald Duvall's name from a legal treatise last year, thirteen years after his death, but the latest edition is largely identical to an earlier edition by Duvall, the suit alleges.
By Christine Simmons
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April 15, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Occupy Protester Appeals Conviction, Seeks RetrialMalcolm Harris, the Occupy Wall Street protester whose Twitter records were turned over to prosecutors last year, is appealing his judgment of conviction and a criminal court's finding that he couldn't challenge subpoenas served on Twitter.
By Christine Simmons
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May 01, 2013 | Law.com
Kramer Levin Names Co-Head of LitigationKramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel has tapped Barry Berke to co-lead its litigation department with Gary Naftalis, who had been the only chair of the 90-attorney department.
By Christine Simmons
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January 03, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Troutman Sanders Taps New N.Y. Managing PartnerJ. David Dantzler Jr., who has relocated from Atlanta to serve in the position, previously led the firm's securities litigation and critical matters practices.
By Christine Simmons
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September 14, 2012 | Daily Business Review
Twitter pressured to turn over tweetsTwitter could be held in contempt if it continues to refuse to turn over tweets by an Occupy Wall Street protester facing a disorderly conduct charge.
By Christine Simmons
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January 08, 2013 | New York Law Journal
Construction Law Group Joins Lewis BrisboisTen construction attorneys, including partners Darrell Whiteley, Clare Cunningham and Joshua Jemal, have left Lester Schwab Katz & Dwyer to join Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith.
By Christine Simmons
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November 21, 2012 | Law.com
Diversity Is Still a Challenge for N.Y. Firms, Study FindsDespite law firms' efforts to promote diversity, results of a New York City Bar survey of women and minorities at New York firms "paint a picture of stagnation," due partly to elevated turnover rates that undermine any gains being made.
By Christine Simmons
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