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
October 09, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Ropes & Gray Seeks Legal Fees for Beating FTC in LabMD Fight (And Reveals Billing Rates)Although Ropes & Gray sought a discounted rate for its pro bono representation of LabMD in a data breach case, the firm's fee request provides insight into what one of the country's highest earning firms could charge per hour.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
October 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Legal Sector Adds Jobs in September After Two Months of DeclineThe uptick in legal services employment comes as the U.S. economy as a whole added jobs and unemployment dropped to its lowest level in decade.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
October 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Partner Suing Ogletree for Gender Bias Tells Her StoryDawn Knepper, a former nonequity shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, opened up about her gender bias lawsuit against her prior firm.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
October 04, 2018 | Litigation Daily
Ex-Ogletree Partner Suing Firm for Gender Bias Tells Her StoryDawn Knepper, a former nonequity shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, opened up about her gender bias lawsuit against her prior firm.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
October 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ogletree, Ex-Partner in Gender Bias Case Spar Over Arbitration PactDawn Knepper, a former nonequity shareholder at Ogletree, argues that the firm shouldn't be able to invoke an arbitration agreement in light of several flaws. Ogletree, meanwhile, argues Knepper knew plenty about the agreement when it took effect.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
October 01, 2018 | The American Lawyer
For New IP Deals Group, Kramer Levin Nabs Practice Leader From Ropes & GrayHarry Rubin has joined Kramer Levin, giving the firm an experienced transactional lawyer who has done deals in several countries and for companies ranging from startups to multinationals.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
September 27, 2018 | New York Law Journal
Latham Bulks Up Cartel Defense Group With Former DOJ OfficialElizabeth Prewitt, who will split her time between Latham's Washington and New York offices, joins the firm after a multiyear stint at Hughes Hubbard & Reed.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
September 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Latham Bulks Up Cartel Defense Group With Former DOJ OfficialElizabeth Prewitt will bolster Latham's cross-border antitrust expertise, the firm said.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
September 25, 2018 | The American Lawyer
More States Reject ABA Anti-Bias Ethics RuleThe ABA model rule, which seeks to address discrimination and harassment, has set off a public debate in several states.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
September 25, 2018 | The Recorder
With Changes to California Ethics Rule Approaching, More States Reject ABA Anti-Bias RuleThe ABA model rule, which seeks to address discrimination and harassment, has set off a public debate in several states, while an analogous rule adopted by California is set to go into effect on Nov. 1.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
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