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Christine Simmons

Christine Simmons

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

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September 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Experts See Few Parallels as Skadden's Ukraine Work Comes Under Fire

The controversy surrounding former partner Gregory Craig is bringing new attention to lawyers and law firms' obligations under the eight-decade-old Foreign Agents Registration Act.

By Christine Simmons

7 minute read

September 14, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Trump Ambassador Pick Faced Sexual Harassment Claims While at Lowenstein

In seeking confirmation to serve as U.S. ambassador to Romania, Seyfarth Shaw partner Adrian Zuckerman could face questions about decade-old sexual harassment claims related to his time at Lowenstein Sandler.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

September 14, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Trump Ambassador Pick Faced Sexual Harassment Claims at Former Law Firm

In seeking confirmation to serve as U.S. ambassador to Romania, Seyfarth Shaw partner Adrian Zuckerman could face questions about decade-old sexual harassment claims related to his time at Lowenstein Sandler.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

September 13, 2018 | New York Law Journal

NYC Bar Withholds Review of Kavanaugh for Supreme Court Seat

The New York City Bar Association said there is a “substantial question about whether Judge Kavanaugh has testified truthfully."

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 11, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Q&A: Why Firms Need New Norms on Substance Abuse, Mental Health

Alcohol and drug counselor Patrick Krill says a new ABA pledge campaign to increase lawyer well-being is "not just words."

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

September 10, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Wachtell Blasts 'Futile' New Claims in CVR Malpractice Case

As it continues to duel with Carl Icahn-controlled CVR Energy, Wachtell argues its own initial engagement letter with former client CVR was "a mere agreement to agree" and thus not enforceable.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 10, 2018 | Litigation Daily

In Malpractice Suit, Wachtell Blasts New Claims as 'Futile'

As it continues to duel with Carl Icahn-controlled CVR Energy, Wachtell argues its own initial engagement letter with former client CVR was "a mere agreement to agree" and thus not enforceable.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

September 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Clifford Chance Looks to US to Expand Tech Product Business

New York-based Jeroen Plink will lead the Magic Circle firm's new Applied Solutions unit, as more law firms compete to market their own technology products and subscription services.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

16-Lawyer Group Spins Off From Windels, Spurred by Rate Pressures

“We're nimbler, we can make decisions more quickly, we can have alternate billing rates—and lower rates,” said Bruce Bronster, head of the new Manhattan boutique Bronster LLP.

By Christine Simmons

3 minute read

September 05, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Wachtell Billing Practices Come Under New Scrutiny in CVR Case

"Wachtell is perversely incentivized to negotiate engagement letters that benefit the investment bankers, not its client," Carl Icahn-controlled CVR Energy claims in a proposed new malpractice complaint.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read


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