Scott Flaherty
Scott Flaherty, based in New York, covers the business of law with a focus on legal ethics, lawyer misconduct, conflicts-of-interest and litigation involving law firms. He can be reached at [email protected]. On Twitter: @sflaherty18
November 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Legal Jobs Up in October Amid Rosy US Employment ReportAs the U.S. economy continued on a streak of monthly job growth that has lasted more than eight years, legal services employment was also buoyed in October.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
October 31, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Billionaire Ex-Client Can Retrieve File From Boies Schiller But Must Put Up $860KBillionaire Alex Shnaider will be able to collect a client file from his former lawyers at Boies Schiller, but—for now, at least—it'll cost him.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
October 29, 2018 | New York Law Journal
NY Lawyer Disbarred After Admitting Role in Stock SchemeDarren Ofsink was one of a number of people indicted in 2015 over a so-called "pump-and-dump" scheme. His guilty plea to a conspiracy charge last year triggered an automatic disbarment.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
October 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Attorney of the Year Finalist David Sanford Is a Force for EqualitySanford is helping women around the industry fight against the wage gap.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
October 26, 2018 | Law.com
Ex-Balch & Bingham Partner Gets 5 Years After Bribery ConvictionThe lawyer, Joel Gilbert, 46, was sentenced on Tuesday following a guilty verdict in July on charges of bribery, honest services wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering conspiracy.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
October 25, 2018 | Law.com
Lawyer Couple Shared Too Much, Prompting Disciplinary ActionCan a two-lawyer home lead to legal ethics quandaries? The answer is yes, at least in the case of a couple from Ohio.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
October 25, 2018 | New York Law Journal
How Clients Contribute to Mental Health Problems at Law FirmsWhat role do clients play in putting undue pressure on partners, who then pass it on to associates?
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
October 24, 2018 | Law.com
How Clients Contribute to Mental Health Problems at Law FirmsWhat role do clients play in putting undue pressure on partners, who then pass it on to associates?
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
October 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The First Global 200 Survey Shows a Massive Revenue GapOur annual Global 100 list expands to the world's 200 largest firms—and the tiers become clear.
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
October 19, 2018 | Law.com
Ex-President of Washington Bar Association Charged With TheftRobin Haynes, who was the youngest lawyer to ever head the WSBA before resigning abruptly in 2017, was charged this week with five counts of theft and identity theft in Spokane Superior Court.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
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