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Scott Flaherty

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

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September 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

With Move to MoFo, Virginia Lt. Gov. Latest Elected Official to Stay in Private Practice

Justin Fairfax continues a tradition of "moonlighting" Virginia lieutenant governors, and joins other politicians who have managed to keep their legal practices alive even while holding public office.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

September 06, 2018 | The Legal Intelligencer

Suits Alleging Stolen Web Traffic Mark New Front in Law Firm Rivalries

A pair of recent lawsuits, including one pitting two local law firms against each other, indicate fierce competition among certain types of firms that invest heavily in marketing efforts—and they illustrate how that competition is playing out in a modern, digital age.

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

September 06, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Online Search Disputes Mark New Front in Consumer-Focused Firm Rivalries

Two recent cases pitting law firms against one another indicate fierce competition among certain types of firms that invest heavily in marketing efforts—and they illustrate how that competition is playing out in a modern, digital age.

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

September 06, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey, Illinois Online Search Cases Highlight New Front in Firm Rivalries

Two recent cases pitting law firms against one another indicate fierce competition among certain types of firms that invest heavily in marketing efforts—and they illustrate how that competition is playing out in a modern, digital age.

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

August 30, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Proskauer Inks $63M Settlement in Stanford Ponzi Case

Subject to court approval, a $63 million settlement would resolve allegations that Proskauer helped convicted fraudster R. Allen Stanford avoid regulatory scrutiny.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

August 29, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Report: Feds Probe Whether Businessman Used Laundered Funds to Pay Kasowitz and Christie

A news report said the United States is investigating the source of payments for legal work completed by Big Law firms Kasowitz Benson Torres and King & Spalding, as well as Chris Christie, on behalf of a Malaysian businessman accused of a major role in embezzling some $4.5 billion from sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

August 28, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Well, That's Awkward: When Partners Sue Their Firms and Stay on Board

Attorneys bringing suit face personal and professional repercussions—not to mention an uncomfortable workplace—but nonetheless feel litigation has a purpose.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

August 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Awkward or Worse: When Partners Sue Their Firms and Stay on Board

Attorneys bringing suit face personal and professional repercussions—not to mention an uncomfortable workplace—but nonetheless feel litigation has a purpose.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

August 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Referee Overseeing Napoli Bern Breakup Won't Bow Out After Conflict Allegation

With a fast-approaching hearing meant to resolve most of the remaining disputes in the messy breakup of former plaintiffs firm Napoli Bern, the court-appointed referee deciding those issues has shot down an attempt to have him disqualified in light of an alleged conflict.

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

August 22, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Despite Salary Hikes, Inflation Leaves Associate Pay Below Pre-Recession Level

How have associate salary increases kept up with inflation over time, and where does that analysis place the high point for first-year associate pay? Hint: It's not 2018, even with many firms now offering $190,000.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read