Jack Newsham

April 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer

At least 16 partners have left Boies Schiller this year. But the firm's leaders said some people have been asked to leave and that some departures, even from the equity partner ranks, have been a wash, financially.

By Jack Newsham | Dylan Jackson

4 minute read

April 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

While he had many accomplishments on the bench, "at the heart of his greatness were small acts of care and concern for others," said Judge P. Kevin Castel.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

April 01, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The 180-attorney firm based in Long Island has laid off or furloughed more than 30 people and cut the pay of lawyers and staff who are still around, sources said.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

March 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Another New York midsize firm, Rivkin Radler, announced its own cost-saving moves this week by withholding partner pay and reducing associate and staff pay.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

March 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Partners "have been told not to expect any distributions during the peak months of the crisis," according to an internal memo, as the firm looks to avoid layoffs.

By Jack Newsham | Christine Simmons

4 minute read

March 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Cooley's latest hire, who says he was attracted to his new firm's "down-to-earth" culture, says some deals are getting through while other companies should shore up their governance and focus on activism preparedness.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

March 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Our average profit per partner last year was $4.7 million, so I don't think anyone is going to start a GoFundMe page or hold a telethon for Paul Weiss partners," said chairman Brad Karp.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

March 30, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Lawrence Garbuz, whose condition was earlier deemed critical, was at the center of a large cluster of cases that helped make the New York City region an epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

With the coronavirus pandemic resulting in most law firms working from home, some law firm staff are having an easier time adapting than others.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

March 27, 2020 | The American Lawyer

M&A lawyers are being forced to innovate in order to overcome a new slew of hurdles and meet clients' expectations.

By Jack Newsham

12 minute read