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Jack Newsham

Jack Newsham

Jack Newsham writes about the New York legal community and the business of law, including law firm finance and management and the battle for talent. Email him at [email protected] and find him on Twitter @thenewsham.

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November 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Client-Poaching Suit Between Personal Injury Firms Survives Dismissal

Several key claims from the Ginarte firm's client-poaching lawsuit against William Schwitzer were given the green light for discovery, but two claims that could have offered triple damages were cut.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

November 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

O'Melveny, Signaling Practice Ambitions, Hires Another Corporate Finance Partner

Jeffery Norton has returned to O'Melveny after spending two years at Dechert and 12 years helping Linklaters grow its U.S. presence. He is the second corporate finance lateral hire by litigation-heavy O'Melveny in about a month.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

November 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Davis Polk Associate Alleges Discrimination, Says He Was Repeatedly Sidelined

In a racial discrimination suit against Davis Polk, former associate Kaloma Cardwell said the firm tried to get him to resign by not giving him interesting work, and finally by not giving him much work at all, before firing him last year.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

November 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer

LeClairRyan Owned Just 1% Of UnitedLex Joint Venture, Filing Says

In recent bankruptcy filings, LeClairRyan said it owned just 1% of its joint venture with UnitedLex and reported lower revenue numbers to the court than it reported to the press.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

November 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Ex-Barclay Damon Lawyer Sentenced to Over 5 Years for 'Ruthless and Predatory' Conduct

Albert Hessberg and his advocates said he diverted fees from his firm and began taking money entrusted to him by clients because of the pressure to give his family the same kind of life he had.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

October 31, 2019 | New York Law Journal

For Frankfurt Kurnit, Firm's Focus on 'A Few Key Practice Areas' Drives Growth

As part of the NYLJ's Q&A series with midsize firm leaders, Jeffrey Greenbaum, managing partner of Frankfurt Kurnit, describes his firm's growth plan, how it attracts millennial talent and the challenges ahead.

By Jack Newsham

7 minute read

October 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

DOJ's Former Paris Attache Joins Paul Hastings in New York

Former assistant U.S. attorney Peter Axelrod will put his experience in international investigations to work for Paul Hastings.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

October 30, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Shkreli Lawyer Evan Greebel Has Conviction Upheld by Second Circuit

The decision could make it difficult for Greebel, who was suspended from the bar, to practice law again. Greebel is no longer behind bars and is now living in a halfway house.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

October 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Attorney of the Year Finalist: Robert Giuffra

Giuffra frequently handles high profile white-collar defense, product liability and employment litigation matters. He also helps to secure legal services funding for low-income New Yorkers.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

October 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Former Prosecutor Moves From Morgan Lewis to Greenberg Traurig

David Miller, who was once reported to be under consideration for U.S. attorney in Manhattan, said he expected he would continue to work for both existing clients and those who come to him through Greenberg.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read