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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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April 05, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Willkie Cuts Ties as Gordon Caplan Plans Guilty Plea in College Cheating Case

"The remorse and shame that I feel is more than I can convey," Caplan said in a statement. Willkie Farr & Gallagher said he is no longer a partner after admitting his involvement in the bribery scandal.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

April 04, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Covington Draws IP Litigator From Boutique Levine Lee

Teena Sankoorikal said she had the opportunity to grow her practice at Levine Lee but was attracted to the platform Covington offered.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

April 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Willkie's Gordon Caplan Appears in Court to Face College Admissions Charges

Caplan was asked if he understood the charges against him and that he faced a maximum term of 20 years behind bars. He said “yes, Your Honor” to each question.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

April 03, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Caplan Makes First Appearance in Boston Over College Admissions Scandal

Caplan was asked if he understood the charges against him and that he faced a maximum term of 20 years behind bars. He said “yes, Your Honor” to each question.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

April 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Willkie's Gordon Caplan Appears in Federal Court Next to Actress Lori Loughlin on College Admissions Charges

Caplan made a brief appearance before the judge. He said, "Yes, your honor" several times, including in response to questions about whether he understood the charges.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

April 03, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Willkie's Gordon Caplan Makes Boston Court Appearance to Face College Admissions Charges

Caplan was asked if he understood the charges against him and that he faced a maximum term of 20 years behind bars. He said “yes, Your Honor” to each question.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

April 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Life Insurance Funder's $6M Arent Fox Malpractice Suit Heads to Trial

A federal judge said the evidence didn't clearly favor either side in a life insurance premium finance company's malpractice suit against Arent Fox.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

First Department Suspends Adam Leitman Bailey for 4 Months

The panel rejected his argument that a mere censure would be appropriate, noting that he had been chastised twice before for "inappropriate litigation behavior."

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Cooley Lures Tax Partner From Hogan Lovells in New York

Jeff Tolin said he was attracted to Cooley because of its work for clients in the tech and life sciences industries and there was more opportunity for a leadership position.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read

April 02, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Morgan Lewis Adds M&A Lawyer in New York From Paul Hastings

Russell Franklin said he plans to continue his deals practice at Morgan Lewis, a firm he said moved quickly and proved that its priorities matched his own.

By Jack Newsham

2 minute read