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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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April 07, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Jobs Report Brings More Bad News for Legal Employment

Employment in the U.S. legal sector took another hit in March, with the industry losing 1,500 jobs, according to preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor.

By Scott Flaherty

7 minute read

April 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Jobs Report Brings More Bad News for Legal Employment

Employment in the U.S. legal sector took another hit in March, with the industry losing 1,500 jobs, according to preliminary data released Friday by the U.S. Department of Labor.

By Scott Flaherty

7 minute read

April 05, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Referee in Firm Breakup Rules Both Name Partners Consented to 9/11 Memorial Donation

Mark Zauderer supported Paul Napoli's claim, ruling that Marc Bern consented to the donation.

By Scott Flaherty

9 minute read

April 05, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Referee in Firm Breakup Rules Both Name Partners Consented to 9/11 Memorial Donation

Mark Zauderer supported Paul Napoli's claim, ruling that Marc Bern consented to the donation.

By Scott Flaherty

9 minute read

April 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Schulte Roth Holds Steady With Modest Increases in Its 2016 Financial Results

The firm's key financial metrics grew by less than 3 percent.

By Scott Flaherty

21 minute read

April 03, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Schulte Roth Holds Steady With Modest Increases in Its 2016 Financial Results

The firm's key financial metrics grew by less than 3 percent.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

March 30, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Kasowitz Reports Down Year; Trims Firm Name as Ex-Partner Assumes Ambassador Post

Kasowitz, Benson, Torres & Friedman is now just Kasowitz Benson Torres. Name partner David Friedman left the firm to become the new ambassador to Israel under the Trump administration. The name change comes as the firm reports a down year in 2016.

By Scott Flaherty

13 minute read

March 29, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Mintz Levin Continues Growth in 2016, Topping 2015's Record Year

Mintz Levin credits strong lateral hires and a focus on collaboration across practice areas and offices.

By Scott Flaherty

44 minute read

March 28, 2017 | The Legal Intelligencer

Ex-Big Law Partner Still Angry After SEC Fraud Claims Tossed

William Uchimoto, a former partner at Buchanan Ingersoll, Saul Ewing and Stevens & Lee, says the only one guilty of misconduct in his case was the SEC.

By Scott Flaherty

15 minute read

March 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

The American Lawyer's Dealmakers of the Year

From overcoming press leaks to making sure ink on a paint deal dried, these dealmakers of the year showed creativity, client commitment and a business savvy that delivered on their clients' objectives.

By Scott Flaherty, Meghan Tribe and Gina Passarella

92 minute read