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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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September 11, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Covington Hires 11-Year Veteran of SDNY US Attorney's Office

Amanda Kramer prosecuted many high profile defendants, including Anthony Weiner, the former Democratic Congressman whom Covington defended.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

September 10, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Seyfarth Says Ex-Lawyer Who Bribed Judges Tied to Legal Malpractice Suit

Seyfarth said a disbarred lawyer and the boss of an ex-client might bear some fault if the law firm is ultimately found to have committed legal malpractice.

By Jack Newsham

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September 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Pierce Bainbridge, Ex-Partner Trade Barbs and Dismissal Bids

Litigation between Pierce Bainbridge and former partner Donald Lewis has escalated. Each is trying to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the other on opposite coasts, while Lewis is seeking sanctions.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

September 09, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Lifetime Achievement: Shira Scheindlin, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan

Scheindlin's career has been a continuous search for the truth.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

September 09, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Andrew Finch Rejoins Paul Weiss Antitrust Team After DOJ Stint

After more than two years in senior roles at the Justice Department's Antitrust Division, Finch has returned to Paul Weiss as co-chair of its antitrust practice.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Perkins Coie Brings On Finance, Fintech Partner From BNY Mellon

Linc Finkenberg became well-versed in corporate trusts and legal risk management issues at BNY Mellon and now plans to put his skills to work for Perkins Coie's clients.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

September 03, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Barclay Damon Acquires 20-Lawyer LeClairRyan Group in NY, Boston and Conn.

The group has "fiercely loyal clients" and generates millions of dollars in business, said Barclay Damon managing partner John Langan.

By Christine Simmons | Jack Newsham

5 minute read

August 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Trump Org Must Face Claims in Michael Cohen Legal Fees Lawsuit

It's not yet clear how much of Cohen's hefty outstanding legal fees are related to investigations that could be covered by the Trump Organization's alleged commitment to pay his bills.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

August 28, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Adam Leitman Bailey Firm Sued by Trucking Business for $7M After Ex-Client's Trial Loss

The firm's former clients, Maurizio Oppedisano and his companies, were found liable for several million dollars in damages for wrongfully parking trucks on neighboring property.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

August 28, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Unlimited Vacation Policy: A Perk or Punishment at Law Firms?

What seems like an attractive law firm perk has proven to be a source of frustration for some associates who say they end up taking less vacation time than they normally would.

By Jack Newsham

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