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, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Nelson Mullins Adds White-Collar Pro in DCNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough hired another partner in the nation's capital, nabbing former federal prosecutor and Justice Department official Sam Rosenthal from Squire Patton Boggs.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
November 01, 2017 | The Recorder
Ex-MoFo Chairman Wetmore to Join Major, Lindsey & AfricaThe legal recruiting firm said Wetmore will start early next year as a managing director.
By Scott Flaherty |
11 minute read
October 31, 2017 | The Recorder
Wilson Sonsini Announces Leadership ShakeupCorporate partner Katharine “Katie” Martin has taken over as chair of the firm's board in a move that will also keep longtime leader Larry Sonsini in an active role as senior and founding partner.
By Scott Flaherty |
4 minute read
October 31, 2017 | The American Lawyer
ABA Says Husch Blackwell Lawyer 'Not Qualified' for 8th CircuitThe ABA's standing committee on the federal judiciary panned Trump's pick for the court.
By Scott Flaherty |
17 minute read
October 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer
McDermott Beefs Up Fintech Group With Debevoise HireJoining a growing number of firms looking to build up their fintech practices, McDermott Will & Emery has hired a three-lawyer team from Debevoise & Plimpton in New York led by practice leader Lee Schneider.
By Scott Flaherty |
22 minute read
October 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer
White Fleischner & Fino to Split Into 2 Law FirmsMid-sized law firm White Fleischner & Fino, which has served as co-lead liaison counsel in insurance litigation stemming from Hurricane Sandy, plans to split into two smaller firms in early 2018.
By Scott Flaherty |
7 minute read
October 23, 2017 | The Recorder
Ex-Dentons Associate Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge in Law Firm Extortion CaseThe former Dentons lawyer had been accused of downloading sensitive documents from the firm, then threatening to leak information to a legal blog unless he was provided $210,000 and a piece of artwork from the firm's LA office.
By Scott Flaherty |
17 minute read
October 19, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Hogan Lovells Beefs Up Securities Group in NYPicking up three former Bracewell lawyers, Hogan Lovells has expanded its securities litigation group in New York.
By Scott Flaherty | New York Law Journal |
20 minute read
October 18, 2017 | The American Lawyer
UPDATED: Johnny Depp Takes Aim at Ex-Lawyers in Malpractice SuitThe actor is accusing his former lawyers of negligence, self-dealing and improperly raking in some $30 million in contingent legal fees without a written contract.
By Scott Flaherty | The American Lawyer |
9 minute read
October 17, 2017 | The American Lawyer
Akin Gump Hires Former Prudential Exec for New Diversity PositionAkin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld tapped former Prudential Financial Inc. vice president and chief diversity officer Michele Meyer-Shipp, a recognized corporate diversity advocate, to serve as the global law firm's first chief for diversity and inclusion.
By Scott Flaherty | The American Lawyer |
3 minute read
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