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
February 04, 2016 | New York Law Journal
Insurance Team Departs Kasowitz for McKool SmithMcKool Smith, a 175-lawyer firm, is bringing on a team of lawyers from Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman led by insurance recovery leader Robin Cohen.
By Brian Baxter and Christine Simmons
4 minute read
February 04, 2016 | Law.com
Lawyer for Ex-Pharma CEO May Try to Block EmailsBenjamin Brafman, the newly retained attorney for indicted ex-pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli, on Wednesday told a federal judge that he might seek to challenge prosecutors' use of some emails between Shkreli and a Kaye Scholer attorney.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
February 03, 2016 | New York Law Journal
Lawyer Disqualified From Bias Suit Against Ex-EmployerA federal judge has disqualified an attorney from representing a city worker in an employment discrimination suit because the attorney previously had worked as an administrator in the same department as her client.
By Christine Simmons
5 minute read
February 03, 2016 | Law.com
Brafman Vows to Work Hard to 'Save' Ex-Pharma CEOFormer pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli has retained Benjamin Brafman, a prominent litigator who runs a defense boutique, to defend him against securities fraud charges.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
February 02, 2016 | The American Lawyer
McKool Smith Snags Kasowitz Benson Insurance TeamRobin Cohen, head of the insurance recovery group at Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman, is leading a team of lawyers leaving the firm for 175-lawyer McKool Smith.
By Brian Baxter and Christine Simmons
6 minute read
February 01, 2016 | The American Lawyer
Holland & Knight Hires in Connecticut, Plus More Lateral MovesThe latest Dickstein Shapiro defectors are hired by Holland & Knight; Jones Day adds an IP trio; Kirkland & Ellis recruits a senior SEC official; Latham & Watkins lands a high-profile lateral in Germany; and other notable additions from throughout The Am Law 200.
By Brian Baxter and Christine Simmons
12 minute read
January 29, 2016 | Law.com
Judge: Shkreli, Lawyer Had No Communication PrivilegeDays before pharmaceutical head Martin Shkreli and Kaye Scholer partner Evan Greebel were arrested for fraud, an Eastern District judge ruled that their communications were not privileged.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
January 28, 2016 | New York Law Journal
Counsel Found Lacking in Experience to Handle Class ActionSouthern District Judge Shira Scheindlin said she had "serious doubts" that Lee Sam Nuwesra, a Manhattan solo, could adequately represent the the interests of New York City Housing Authority employees suing the agency for discrimination.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
January 26, 2016 | New York Law Journal
Travel Ban Lifted on Shkreli, Ex-Pharma CEO, to Testify in DCAlthough the ruling means Martin Shkreli can't use his bail conditions to escape attending a congressional hearing on drug pricing, he has said he will assert his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination if forced to testify.
By Christine Simmons
4 minute read
January 26, 2016 | New York Law Journal
Civil Case Stayed to Consider Firm's Ongoing InvolvementTwo days before trial, the Second Circuit on Monday stayed a civil case to address whether Baker & Hostetler and partner John Moscow should be disqualified as counsel to real estate companies accused of laundering fraud proceeds.
By Christine Simmons
2 minute read
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