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August 15, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Kasowitz, After Suing Another Firm, Faces Its Own Malpractice Claim"Now Kasowitz is getting some of its own medicine," said Stephen Meister of Meister Seelig & Fein, the defendant in an earlier malpractice case handled by Kasowitz Benson Torres.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
August 15, 2018 | Litigation Daily
With Malpractice Claim, Kasowitz Gets 'Some of Its Own Medicine'"Now Kasowitz is getting some of its own medicine," said Stephen Meister of Meister Seelig & Fein, the defendant in an earlier malpractice case handled by Kasowitz Benson Torres.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
August 14, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Pay Model Evolves at Fried Frank, Paving Way for Outsized EarningsIndustry sources say Lawrence Barshay, a top rainmaker at Fried Frank and brother to Paul Weiss partner Scott Barshay, has earned compensation reaching at least $11 million a year.
By Christine Simmons
6 minute read
August 10, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Stroock Adds Executive Compensation Leader From KattenAfter two partner exits from its compensation and benefits practice in recent months, Stroock has moved quickly to repopulate the group.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
August 09, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Icahn Ordered to Resume Deposition in Wachtell Malpractice CaseWachtell said questioning the investor and former President Donald Trump adviser about energy policy is relevant to his credibility, arguing Icahn-controlled CVR Energy sued the firm because "he does not like Wachtell. It was brought as payback."
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
August 09, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Carl Icahn Ordered to Resume Deposition in Wachtell Malpractice CaseWachtell said questioning the investor and former President Donald Trump adviser about energy policy is relevant to his credibility, arguing Icahn-controlled CVR Energy sued the firm because "he does not like Wachtell. It was brought as payback."
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
August 08, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Chief Counsel in SDNY Prosecutor's Office to Join Sidley AustinJoan Loughnane served under seven U.S. attorneys in the Southern District over the last 15 years.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
August 07, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Judge Limits Cadwalader Defense Before Legal Malpractice TrialA judge ruled that Cadwalader can't present expert testimony at its upcoming trial, where former partner Dennis Block, corporate co-chair William Mills, and Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder are all likely to make appearances.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
August 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal
SDNY Securities Fraud Prosecutor to Join Simpson ThacherBrooke Cucinella, who handled several significant insider trading cases as a prosecutor, is the first Southern District prosecutor to join Simpson Thacher in years.
By Christine Simmons
1 minute read
August 03, 2018 | Litigation Daily
In Wachtell Malpractice Suit Deposition, Carl Icahn Gets Testy“Why don't you say how are you getting along with your wife, and we can discuss that now?” Carl Icahn told a lawyer from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz during a heated deposition that ended quickly.
By Christine Simmons
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