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 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Willkie Co-Chairman Gordon Caplan Pleads Guilty To ConspiracyCaplan's guilty plea sets the stage for an Oct. 3 sentencing and disbarment proceedings in New York.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
May 21, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Caplan Pleads Guilty in College Scandal, Could Face Eight Months Behind BarsCaplan's guilty plea sets the stage for an Oct. 3 sentencing and disbarment proceedings in New York.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
May 21, 2019 | New York Law Journal
3 Land-Use Experts Join Herrick From Slater & BeckermanThe trio joined a New York firm known for its prowess in real-estate law from a boutique that specialized in NYC land-use and construction matters.
By Jack Newsham
2 minute read
May 21, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Buckley Sues Johnny Depp, Expanding Actor's Battles With Ex-LawyersThe 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
May 17, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Partner's Suit Targets Pierce Bainbridge's Ties With Litigation FunderThe lawsuit raised serious allegations about Pierce Bainbridge's relationship with a litigation funder and questioned the background of name partner Jim Bainbridge.
By Jack Newsham
6 minute read
May 17, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Ex-Pierce Bainbridge Partner's Suit Targets Ties With Litigation FunderThe lawsuit raised serious allegations about Pierce Bainbridge's relationship with a litigation funder and questioned the background of name partner Jim Bainbridge.
By Jack Newsham
6 minute read
May 15, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Ex-Partner Accuses Pierce Bainbridge of Lodging Phony Sexual Assault Claims as Firm Alleges ExtortionDonald Lewis, a former Skadden, Arps, Slate Meagher & Flom associate who joined Pierce Bainbridge last year, sued the firm in Manhattan Supreme Court on Wednesday. While his complaint had disappeared from state court databases by that evening, Pierce Bainbridge attached it as an exhibit to the complaint it filed against Lewis in Los Angeles County Superior Court the same day.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
May 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Pierce Bainbridge, Ex-Partner Trade Toxic Allegations of Extortion, MisconductThe accusations in dueling complaints between the firm and ex-partner Donald Lewis range from extortion and defamation to fraud, sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
May 15, 2019 | Law.com
In Dueling Suits, Lawyers From Prominent Litigation Boutique Trade Vicious BarbsThe accusations between law firm Pierce Bainbridge and ex-partner Donald Lewis range from extortion and defamation to fraud, sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
May 15, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Pierce Bainbridge, Ex-Partner Trade Ugly Allegations of Extortion, MisconductThe accusations in dueling complaints between the firm and ex-partner Donald Lewis range from extortion and defamation to fraud, sexual misconduct and racial discrimination.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read