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.
May 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal
'Sense of Social Justice' Attracts Ex-Attorney General Loretta Lynch to Paul Weiss in NYLynch was appointed U.S. attorney general by President Barack Obama after serving as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch Joins Paul WeissLynch was appointed U.S. attorney general by President Barack Obama after serving as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 28, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Former AG Loretta Lynch Joins Paul WeissLynch was appointed U.S. attorney general by President Barack Obama after serving as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of New York.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal
SDNY Prosecutor Who Took On Swiss Banks Joining Eversheds SutherlandIn her nine years at the U.S. Attorney's Office, she litigated several high-profile cases including an ongoing case against four people tied to the Panama Papers.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Sullivan & Worcester Launches Compliance Group With 7 From Robinson BrogSullivan's managing partner said the new lawyers are poised to help grow the services the firm can offer to the broad sweep of Israeli companies that need legal help tapping U.S. markets.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
May 24, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Appeals Court, Citing Ethical Concerns, Overturns Ruling Over Law Firm's Legal FeesThe First Department panel said the allegations that the law firm violated ethical rules precluded a finding at this time that the firm was likely to succeed in its case for fees against a former client.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 23, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Big Law Partner Sues Equinox for $10M After Public Lewdness Charge DismissedAt the time of the charges, Hammond co-chaired Hughes Hubbard's international practice from New York. He has since left the firm and now lives in Portugal, where he has sought to work as an arbitrator.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 23, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Ex-Big Law Partner Sues Sports Club for $10M After Public Lewdness Charge DismissedAt the time of the charges, Hammond co-chaired Hughes Hubbard's international practice from New York. He has since left the firm and now lives in Portugal, where he has sought to work as an arbitrator.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
May 22, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Rankings Reveal Lackluster Revenue Growth at Several NY Firms in Second HundredA number of New York firms in the Second Hundred saw drops in gross revenue or had below-average increases.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
May 21, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Law Firm Sues Johnny Depp Over Alleged Unpaid BillsThe firm claims Depp owes $350,000 for its work representing the Hollywood star in a separate dispute over legal fees.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read