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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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March 07, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Scarinci Hollenbeck Hires 3 Attorneys in NY for Its Growing Technology and IP Practice

Two of the new hires come from Baker & Hostetler, where they specialized in IP.

By Scott Flaherty

14 minute read

March 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

USPTO Suspends Former Niro Junior IP Attorney for 18 Months

Former Niro lawyer David Mahalek represented Intellect Wireless, which was found to have misled the PTO to obtain its patents related to displaying caller ID on wireless phones.

By Scott Flaherty

9 minute read

March 03, 2017 | Corporate Counsel

Covington Pays to End 3M Conflicts Row

The deal puts an end to an unusually high-profile clash between a Fortune 100 client and its onetime law firm.

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

March 01, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Big Suits

Amgen scores a rare patent injunction, African-American Secret Service agents land a $24 million settlement, and more.


By Scott Flaherty, Jenna Greene, Tom McParland and Meghan Tribe

44 minute read

March 01, 2017 | Legal Week

Gibson Dunn posts rising revenues for 21st consecutive year

US firm reports 4.6% revenue rise alongside 2.8% PEP growth

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

March 01, 2017 | International Edition

Gibson Dunn posts rising revenues for 21st consecutive year

US firm reports 4.6% revenue rise alongside 2.8% PEP growth

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

February 28, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Gibson Dunn Continues Two Decades of Growth, With Revenue Surpassing $1.6B in 2016

Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher also posted profits per partner of $3.27 million and net income of $977.5 million.

By Scott Flaherty

37 minute read

February 27, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Sullivan & Cromwell Hires Former Top Justice Department Official in Washington

Renata Hesse is the former acting assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust for the U.S. Justice Department.

By Scott Flaherty

21 minute read

February 24, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Big Suits

By Celia Ampel, Scott Flaherty, Jenna Greene, Tom McParland, Meghan Tribe

49 minute read

February 23, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Polsinelli Saw Strong Revenue Growth in 2016, But Partner Profits Dropped With Addition of 44 Lawyers

Polsinelli's revenue grew, but profits per partner dropped as a result of a mass hire from IP boutique Novak Druce.

By Scott Flaherty

24 minute read