Rachel Barnett

February 04, 2021 | Global Leaders in Law

The simple fact of the matter is that measuring value based on the number of hours spent is flawed as time does not necessarily reflect quality, execution or results. It is not about how long the attorney took, but rather, what the attorney accomplished.

By Rachel Barnett, General Counsel and Secretary, Brooks Brothers

16 minute read

April 30, 2013 | New York Law Journal

Jonathan Frank and Rachel Barnett of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom write: In this time of declining taxpayer revenues, it is perhaps not surprising that states around the country are ramping up their efforts to collect unclaimed property. In connection with these efforts, the states - often acting in groups assisted by third-party auditors - may vigorously probe into companies' policies and practices in handling unclaimed property.

By Jonathan Frank and Rachel Barnett

12 minute read