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

Connect with this author

January 23, 2019 | Legaltech News

Dentons Lawyer Wired $2.5 Million to Scam Bank Account in Elaborate Con

According to a court ruling, an associate in Vancouver was duped into wiring the money to a Hong Kong bank account by fraudsters with knowledge of the firm's work on a real estate deal.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 22, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Dentons Lawyer Wired $2.5 Million to Scam Bank Account in Elaborate Con

According to a court ruling, an associate in Vancouver was duped into wiring the money to a Hong Kong bank account by fraudsters with knowledge of the firm's work on a real estate deal.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 18, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Judge Slaps Down Texas Lawyer Tagged 'Professional Objector' by Edelson Firm

Christopher Bandas told a judge he and his Texas law firm "will carry the tattoo of these orders with them and they greatly regret the circumstances that bring them before this court."

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 18, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Judge Slaps Down Texas Lawyer Tagged by Plaintiffs Firm as a 'Professional Objector'

Christopher Bandas told a judge he and his Texas law firm "will carry the tattoo of these orders with them and they greatly regret the circumstances that bring them before this court."

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 16, 2019 | New York Law Journal

Undercover '60 Minutes' Video Leads to NY Lawyer's Public Censure

Manhattan attorney and Big Law alum Marc Koplik told an undercover anti-corruption activist that lawyers have special protections "because we run the country.”

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 16, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Undercover '60 Minutes' Laundering Video Leads to Lawyer's Public Censure

A Big Law alum told an undercover anti-corruption activist that U.S. lawyers have special protections against criminal charges "because we run the country.”

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 16, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Undercover '60 Minutes' Video Leads to Public Censure of NY Lawyer

Manhattan attorney and Big Law alum Marc Koplik told an undercover anti-corruption activist that lawyers have special protections "because we run the country.”

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 15, 2019 | The Recorder

Saveri Wins Fight Over $54 Million Fee Award in Antitrust Case

Joseph Saveri said a Fourth Circuit ruling leaves him "entirely vindicated" in a dispute over one of his firm's first big wins after he split from Lieff Cabraser in 2012.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

January 15, 2019 | The American Lawyer

San Francisco's Saveri Wins Fight Over $54 Million Fee Award

Joseph Saveri said a Fourth Circuit ruling leaves him "entirely vindicated" in a dispute over one of his firm's first big wins after he split from Lieff Cabraser in 2012.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

January 15, 2019 | Litigation Daily

SF's Joseph Saveri Wins Fight Over $54 Million Fee Award in Antitrust Case

Joseph Saveri said a Fourth Circuit ruling leaves him "entirely vindicated" in a dispute over one of his firm's first big wins after he split from Lieff Cabraser in 2012.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

More from ALM

Legal Speak is a weekly podcast that makes sense of what’s happening in the legal industry.