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
July 23, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Wichita Accident Lawyer Directed Cyberattacks Against Review Sites, Feds SayA Kansas personal injury lawyer who rides a bull and uses the animal as a nickname in TV advertisements faces criminal charges for alleged cyberattacks he directed.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 23, 2018 | Legaltech News
'Anonymous' Online Posts May Mean Disbarment for Ex-Federal Prosecutor in New OrleansA former high-level federal prosecutor in New Orleans has been recommended for disbarment following his online commentary of criminal cases his office was actively handling at the time of the comments.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Federal Prosecutor in New Orleans Faces Disbarment Over Online CommentaryA former high-level federal prosecutor in New Orleans has been recommended for disbarment following his online commentary of criminal cases his office was actively handling at the time of the comments.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 20, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ex-Nutter Partner Suspended After Firm Uncovered Misappropriated FundsA onetime office leader at old-line Massachusetts firm Nutter McClennen & Fish, has been suspended from practicing law in that state after the firm found improprieties in accounts he managed as a trusts and estates partner.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 19, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Quinn Fires Back in Row With Ex-Partners at Selendy & GayResponding to a challenge of a so-called forfeiture for competition clause in its partnership agreement, Quinn Emanuel accused former partners of bringing a New York court action as a “publicity gambit" in what, the firm says, should be a confidential dispute.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Oregon's Tonkon Torp to Pay $18.5M to Exit Investment Fraud SuitTonkon Torp, targeted alongside Sidley Austin and prominent auditing firms that did work for Aequitas Management, has reached an $18.5 million deal that would resolve a proposed investor class action and related individual suits. Sidley continues to face claims.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 17, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ohio Supreme Court to Consider How Bar Admission Rules Are Applied for On-the-Move LawyersA case regarding the pending bar application of Dinsmore & Shohl associate Alice Jones in Ohio is being closely watched by law firms and lawyers at a time of increased lateral hiring and lawyer mobility.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 16, 2018 | The Recorder
In Howrey Appeal, ABA Tells Court Firms Have No Claim to 'Unfinished Business'In an amicus brief in a case that the Ninth Circuit referred to the D.C. Court of Appeals, the country's largest bar group said dissolved law firms should not be able to claim a property stake in unfinished client matters that travel with a partner to a new firm.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
July 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Firms Have No Claim to 'Unfinished Business,' ABA Tells DC CourtPointing to ethics rules, the country's largest bar group said dissolved law firms should not be able to claim a property stake in unfinished client matters that travel with a partner to a new firm.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
July 13, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Spam Fax Class Action Lawyer Reprimanded After Domestic Battery IncidentA Chicago-area class action lawyer known for bringing junk fax, spam text and robocall cases was issued a public reprimand in his home state after a battery charge that stemmed from a domestic violence incident with his wife.
By Scott Flaherty
1 minute read
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