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
January 04, 2018 | International Edition
Why more failing law firms are choosing a death of dissolution rather than insolvencyAs Clydes takes an 80-strong team from now-defunct US law firm Sedgwick, more failing firms are breaking up to avoid a costly bankruptcy
By Scott Flaherty
6 minute read
January 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer
The Death of the Law Firm Bankruptcy?Where have all the law firm bankruptcies gone? New workarounds and pending case law make avoiding bankruptcies more attractive for all sides.
By Scott Flaherty |
6 minute read
January 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer
LeClairRyan Hit With Malpractice Claims by Former Blood Testing ExecAn ex-CEO of a former LeClairRyan client has accused the firm of contributing to a scandal that led to her company's demise.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
December 22, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Client Says Barnes & Thornburg Partner Bungled His Case ... and Stole His WifeKeenan Hauke, now serving 10 years in prison for securities fraud, claims Larry Mackey had a secret relationship with his wife while Mackey was representing him.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
December 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Global Enforcer: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Winner, White Collar/Regulatory Litigation Department of the YearSkadden's white-collar and regulatory work has benefited major clients facing crises and tough problems around the world.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
December 19, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Latham Picks Up Ex-Kirkland Litigators on Both CoastsThe firm hired trial lawyers Andrew Clubok in Washington, D.C., and Elizabeth Deeley in San Francisco, continuing a string of recent additions.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
December 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Bernstein Litowitz Finds Role for Investors in Fight Against Sexual HarassmentCan the threat of investor litigation solve sexual harassment problems in the corporate world?
By Scott Flaherty |
26 minute read
December 14, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Skadden Antitrust Pro Moving to Economic Consulting ShopJames Keyte will carve out a new role at The Brattle Group as a liaison between the consulting firm's economic experts and its antitrust clients in the law firm world.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
December 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Partner in New York Leaves for The Brattle GroupJames Keyte will carve out a new role at The Brattle Group as a liaison between the consulting firm's economic experts and its antitrust clients in the law firm world.
By Scott Flaherty |
15 minute read
December 08, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Judge Narrows Grant & Eisenhofer Suit Over Alleged Client PoachingThe ruling still leaves Grant & Eisenhofer with one claim that allows it to continue seeking some fees.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
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