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.
November 05, 2019 | New York Law Journal
Client-Poaching Suit Between Personal Injury Firms Survives DismissalSeveral 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 PartnerJeffery 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 SidelinedIn 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 SaysIn 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' ConductAlbert 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 GrowthAs 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 YorkFormer 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 CircuitThe 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 GiuffraGiuffra 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 TraurigDavid 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
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