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
April 07, 2017 | New York Law Journal
Jobs Report Brings More Bad News for Legal EmploymentEmployment 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 EmploymentEmployment 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 DonationMark 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 DonationMark 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 ResultsThe 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 ResultsThe 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 PostKasowitz, 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 YearMintz 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 TossedWilliam 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 YearFrom 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