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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 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Shkreli 'Shocked' His Lawyer Was Charged, Greebel Claims

In the run up to trial next year, lawyer Evan Greebel's attorneys are now seeking full statements from pharma exec Martin Shkreli and a host of other documents from Eastern District prosecutors, claiming they are exculpatory evidence.

By Christine Simmons

23 minute read

September 20, 2016 | New York Law Journal

IP Boutique Wolf Greenfield Opens N.Y. Outpost

The move marks the 83-lawyer firm's first expansion outside Boston.

By Christine Simmons

8 minute read

September 19, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Milbank Finalizes Agreement for Relocation to Hudson Yards

Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, which has been downtown since its founding 150 years ago, has made official its move to the development site on Manhattan's West Side. Like other law firms anticipating a large office relocation, Milbank raised partner capital contributions to help finance the move.

By Christine Simmons

30 minute read

September 16, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Longtime Otterbourg Chairman Handing Over Leadership Role Next Year

After more than 20 years of leading midsize firm Otterbourg, Daniel Wallen is stepping down as chairman, and the firm will be headed by attorneys Richard Stehl and David Morse, effective Jan. 1.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 15, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Facebook Strikes Out in Fraud Suit Against DLA Piper, Milberg

New York's top court on Thursday refused to revive Facebook Inc.'s two-year-old attorney deceit claims against three law firms that formerly represented Paul Ceglia, the now-fugitive who claimed an 84 percent ownership stake in the social media giant.

By Christine Simmons

27 minute read

September 13, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Joins JAMS

Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Carolyn Demarest has retired from the bench and joined ADR provider JAMS to serve as a mediator and arbitrator.

By Christine Simmons

10 minute read

September 12, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Ex-McGraw Hill Financial GC Joins Investigations Firm

Lucy Fato, a former top corporate counsel at McGraw Hill Financial and Marsh & McLennan Companies Inc., is joining Nardello & Co. in October as global general counsel and a managing director overseeing the Americas.

By Christine Simmons

5 minute read

September 08, 2016 | New York Law Journal

SDNY Civil Frauds Co-Chief Joins McDermott as Partner

Rebecca Martin, who was co-chief of the civil frauds unit and health care fraud coordinator at the Southern District U.S. Attorney's office, joined McDermott Will & Emery as a litigation partner Wednesday.

By Christine Simmons

6 minute read

September 08, 2016 | New York Law Journal

Andrew Gladin, Sullivan & Cromwell Partner, Dies at 42

Andrew Gladin, a 42-year-old Sullivan & Cromwell partner who became a leading adviser on banking regulatory matters, died Aug. 30.

By Christine Simmons

13 minute read

September 07, 2016 | New York Law Journal

For Firms Most Impacted, 15th Anniversary of 9/11 a Day of Service

Holland & Knight, Sidley Austin and Harris Beach—law firms that lost staff or attorneys at the time of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks—are remembering the 15th anniversary of the attacks through volunteer efforts or recognition awards.

By Christine Simmons

45 minute read