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
September 18, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Experts See Few Parallels as Skadden's Ukraine Work Comes Under FireThe 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 LowensteinIn 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 FirmIn 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 SeatThe 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 HealthAlcohol 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 CaseAs 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 BusinessNew 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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