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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March 27, 2019 | The American Lawyer

More Firms Snag Defense Roles in College Admissions Cases

Orrick, White & Case and Skadden are among several firms that have made appearances in the last week. Some firms are doubling or even tripling up on clients.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

March 27, 2019 | The Recorder

More Firms Snag Defense Roles in College Admissions Cases

Orrick, White & Case and Skadden are among several firms that have made appearances in the last week. Some firms are doubling or even tripling up on clients.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

March 27, 2019 | Litigation Daily

More Firms Land Defense Roles in College Admissions Cases

Orrick, White & Case and Skadden are among several firms that have made appearances in the last week. Some firms are doubling or even tripling up on clients.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

March 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Another Ex-Partner Sues Milberg, Successor Firm Over Stopped Payments

David Bershad, who was convicted of conspiracy and served time in federal custody, said he is still owed nearly $10 million under his agreements with his former firm.

By Jack Newsham

4 minute read

March 26, 2019 | New York Law Journal

'Cannibal Cop' Prosecutor Hadassa Waxman Joins Proskauer

The high-ranking assistant U.S. attorney, who has spent the past two years helping rookie prosecutors build cases for fraud and other charges, has moved to the defense bar.

By Jack Newsham

3 minute read

March 25, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Client-Poaching Suit Escalates With Claims About Undercover Paralegal

The Ginarte firm revealed Friday that one of its paralegals pretended he was injured on a construction site and recorded conversations with two lawyers at Schwitzer's firm.

By Jack Newsham

6 minute read

March 25, 2019 | Litigation Daily

NY Client-Poaching Suit Escalates With Claims About Undercover Paralegal

The Ginarte firm revealed Friday that one of its paralegals pretended he was injured on a construction site and recorded conversations with two lawyers at Schwitzer's firm.

By Jack Newsham

5 minute read

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