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.
March 05, 2020 | The American Lawyer
After Two Years of Revenue Drops, Crowell Sees Financial ReboundReturning to growth, Crowell reported a strong year in both base business and contingency-fee matters.
By Jack Newsham
6 minute read
March 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Cooley Grows Tech Transactions Group With Partner Hire From Cleary GottliebLen Jacoby, who had been at Cleary since 2007, has represented an array of clients on deals with an IP angle, including 3M, Alphabet and its Google unit, Western Digital, TPG Capital and GlaxoSmithKline.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
March 03, 2020 | The Recorder
Sheppard Mullin Revenue Jumps 13% Amid Growth in Equity Tier, Texas LaunchThe firm grew its revenue to $799 million and saw its profits per equity partner rise 6.6% last year.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
March 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Mukasey Frenchman & Sklaroff Hires Partner With Focus on Health Care InvestigationsTorrey Young, previously at Foley & Lardner, is the boutique's first partner-level hire since the name partners launched the litigation shop in early 2019.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
March 03, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Lawyer at Trusts & Estates Firm Is Severely Ill, Others Being Tested for CoronavirusNew York City officials said the 50-year-old attorney worked at Lewis and Garbuz, a trusts and estates law firm in Manhattan that lists six lawyers on its website.
By Jack Newsham
5 minute read
March 02, 2020 | The American Lawyer
Law Firms' Fees Slashed After Investigation Into Class Action BillingPlaintiff law firms Labaton Sucharow and the Thornton Law Firm say they are evaluating options after a judge referred the firms' conduct to a disciplinary authority.
By Jack Newsham
6 minute read
March 02, 2020 | New York Law Journal
NY City Bar Group Urges Changes to Ethics Rules to Accommodate Lit FundingThe proposals call for an additional rule section that provides an attorney or law firm "may share legal fees with an entity in exchange for the entity's providing" money.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
February 28, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Quinn Emanuel Recruits IP Litigator With Pharmaceutical PracticeThe litigation firm called Angus Chen a "virtuoso" in his field, having advised a host of pharmaceutical clients.
By Jack Newsham
2 minute read
February 27, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Reed Smith Tax Partner Rejoins From KattenPartner Angelo Ciavarella has been focusing on the middle market, a "sweet spot" for Reed Smith.
By Jack Newsham
3 minute read
February 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Cellino Withheld Nearly $1M From Attorney to Spite Her Boyfriend Barnes, Suit ClaimsIn another setback for the Cellino & Barnes dissolution, attorney Ellen Sturm claims Ross Cellino has refused to approve a nearly $1 million payment to her.
By Jack Newsham
4 minute read
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