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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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October 30, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Lawyers Vow to Fight Dismissal of Case Against Bayrock, Law Firms

An attorney who sued Kramer Levin; Akerman; Nixon Peabody; and other firms is promising to challenge the dismissal of his case, even while he reportedly remains under criminal investigation.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

October 27, 2017 | New York Law Journal

After Tearful Apology, Star Dewey & LeBoeuf Witness Avoids Jail

After two trials in a prosecution that originally included 11 defendants, no one is going to jail in the Dewey & LeBoeuf case.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Investment Fund Challenges Ruling in Herrick Malpractice Fight

An investment company founded by the late Sheldon Gordon is crying foul after an arbitrator failed to find Herrick Feinstein liable for millions of dollars in alleged damages.

By Christine Simmons

4 minute read

October 26, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Agency Fires Law Firm Recruiter Accused of Sexual Harassment

Wegman Partners said it had fired the recruiter named in an explosive complaint the day before and had hired a law firm to investigate.

By Christine Simmons

2 minute read

October 25, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Legal Recruiter Alleges 'Barrage' of Sexual Harassment in New Complaint

New, ugly allegations against national legal placement company Wegman Partners were filed by the same law firm that helped Lis Wiehl reach a $32 million settlement with Bill O'Reilly.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 24, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Quinn Hires Brafman Litigator With High-Profile Client List

Quinn Emanuel said Alex Spiro brings "moxie, toughness and strategic brilliance" with him from Brafman & Associates.

By Christine Simmons

12 minute read

October 23, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Chadbourne Turns Over Sensitive Firm Documents in Sex Bias Case

Plaintiffs in a $100 million gender bias case against Chadbourne and merger partner Norton Rose Fulbright still aren't satisfied with what the firm has produced.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

October 20, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Trial Against Ex-Partner Puts Spotlight on Katten Muchin

Prosecutors told jurors that former law firm partner Evan Greebel agreed to help ex-pharmaceutical executive Martin Shkreli steal money because Greebel was “eager for more business.”

By Christine Simmons

24 minute read

October 19, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Crowell Leader Quits Firm Amid Questions Over Direction

Angela Styles' sudden exit comes as Crowell & Moring mulls its next steps as a firm.

By Christine Simmons

21 minute read

October 18, 2017 | New York Law Journal

New Concerns Put Spotlight on Vance's Donations From the Bar

Despite running entirely unopposed, Vance has raised $344,732 in contributions this year. The donations range from multiple individual $10,000 donations, to a $10 donation from Upper East Side resident Matthew McEnerney. The list is also chock-full of attorneys.

By Colby Hamilton | Josefa Velasquez | Christine Simmons

9 minute read


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