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 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Ropes & Gray's Next Chair Will Be a WomanJulie Jones will assume the post of chairwoman after current chairman R. Bradford Malt retires at the end of 2019.
By Scott Flaherty |
5 minute read
November 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Foley & Lardner Partner Admits to Insider Trading ConspiracyWalter "Chet" Little has entered a guilty plea to a securities fraud conspiracy charge and faces a maximum prison sentence of five years and a fine of up to $250,000.
By Scott Flaherty |
23 minute read
November 13, 2017 | The American Lawyer
David Boies and the Pitfalls of Legal StardomDavid Boies' ties to Harvey Weinstein have blemished his otherwise stellar legal reputation. Does that mean his firm will be scarred?
By Scott Flaherty |
5 minute read
November 09, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Partners in Sex Bias Suit Can Review Chadbourne Leaders' Personal EmailsResolving a discovery dispute in a $100 million gender discrimination case against Chadbourne & Parke, a magistrate judge allowed review of certain firm leaders' personal email accounts.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
November 08, 2017 | National Law Journal
Venable, Quinn Emanuel Lawyers Elected To Political OfficeTuesday's elections included a couple of victories for candidates with Big Law pedigrees, as Venable's Justin Fairfax won the lieutenant governor race in Virginia and Quinn Emanuel's Jenny Durkan was chosen to be Seattle's next mayor.
By Scott Flaherty |
30 minute read
November 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer
After Key Departures in DC, Crowell, Wilson Sonsini Add HiresIn the wake of high-level departures, Crowell picked up a government contracts pro from Wiley Rein, while Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati nabbed a CFIUS expert from Steptoe & Johnson.
By Scott Flaherty |
31 minute read
November 07, 2017 | The Recorder
After Key Departure in DC, Wilson Sonsini Add CFIUS Pro from SteptoeWilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati nabbed CFIUS expert Stephen Heifetz.
By Scott Flaherty |
22 minute read
November 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Cannabis Firm Hoban Law Sets Sights AbroadThe cannabis-focused firm plans to open offices in Europe and in Latin America.
By Scott Flaherty |
11 minute read
November 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Legal Industry Loses 1,100 Jobs In OctoberUnemployment in legal services rose in October, as the overall unemployment rate fell.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
November 02, 2017 | The Recorder
Ex-Akin Gump Partner To Plead Guilty Over Plot To Sell Whistleblower ComplaintsA superseding criminal complaint filed against Jeffrey Wertkin on Wednesday includes three new counts—two for obstruction of justice and a third for interstate transport of stolen goods.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
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