Christine Simmons

December 03, 2018 | Litigation Daily

A small group of attorneys is urging a federal judge to show leniency to Michael Cohen, arguing his crimes stemmed from his devotion to his former client, Donald Trump.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

December 03, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Recent rulings highlight one reason law firms hesitate to sue clients for unpaid legal fees: Judges don't always enforce the bills.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

November 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal

The court said calls were using the clerk's office main phone number in fraudulent attempts to obtain money.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

November 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal

A firm founder said Axinn's recruiting strategy includes taking lawyers from large law firms where it's increasingly difficult to make partner.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

November 28, 2018 | New York Law Journal

"This is a problem—this is not something that should be swept under the rug," said one legal malpractice insurer.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

November 28, 2018 | The Recorder

"I believe that firms that maintain a commitment to well-being," said one legal malpractice insurer, “are going to have a lower loss ratio than firms that don't sign on."

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

November 26, 2018 | New York Law Journal

With the addition of Christopher Harwood, the prominent white-collar boutique has now hired leading prosecutors this year from both the civil and criminal divisions.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

November 26, 2018 | National Law Journal

A.B. Culvahouse Jr., the Trump administration's pick for U.S. ambassador to Australia, filed papers showing his legal services last year, and his compensation agreement with O'Melveny, where he was chairman from 2001 to 2012.

By Mike Scarcella | Christine Simmons

5 minute read

November 21, 2018 | New York Law Journal

In denying Greenberg's request for summary judgment arguments, a New York judge noted that the case had already taken 11 years and that allowing additional briefings could open the door to more appeals.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

November 20, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Amid an overall decrease in enforcement activity, King & Spalding says its financial regulatory practice has seen increased demand, leading to four new hires with FINRA backgrounds.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read