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
May 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Ex-US Attorney, Bryan Cave Accused of Cover-Up in Legal Fallout From 2008 LabMD HackLabMD, a medical testing company mired in legal battles, alleges that Mary Beth Buchanan and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner concealed key information in an FTC consumer protection case.
By Scott Flaherty |
6 minute read
May 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer
With Schneiderman's Downfall, #MeToo Grips the Legal WorldNew York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's resignation adds another name to the list of prominent male figures in the legal world who have fallen from grace in the wake of #MeToo.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
May 07, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Perkins Coie, Bracewell Targeted in Malpractice Suit Over IP Licensing DealA company that developed technology for "spread trading" claims its lawyers at Perkins Coie and Bracewell led it into a contract that failed to protect its interests against Morgan Stanley.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
May 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Legal Employment Ticks Up in AprilAfter remaining flat in February and March, employment in the legal services industry saw slight gains in April, with the sector adding 800 new jobs.
By Scott Flaherty |
1 minute read
May 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer
'Mommy Track' Lawsuit Aside, Many Firms Look to Make Life Easier on ParentsMany law firms have continually expanded their support programs for new parents as they discover that official parental leave policies alone do little to end the perception of gender inequality and a "mommy track."
By Scott Flaherty |
8 minute read
April 30, 2018 | New York Law Journal
3 Latham Partners in NY Among Candidates to Replace Bill VogePartners in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and London are vying to lead the 2,400-lawyer firm following Voge's ouster in March.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | The American Lawyer
8 Latham Partners Named as Candidates to Replace Bill VogePartners in New York, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and London are vying to lead the 2,400-lawyer firm following Voge's ouster in March.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | The Recorder
SoCal Partners Among 8 on the Short List to Lead LathamPartners in New York, Washington, D.C., and London are also vying to head the 2,400-lawyer firm following former chair William Voge's ouster in March.
By Scott Flaherty |
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | National Law Journal
Going to Bat for Individual DACA RecipientsThe Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher pro bono team responded early to the Trump administration announcement that it was rescinding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
April 30, 2018 | The American Lawyer
'Mommy Track Is a Dead End' at MoFo, Associates Claim in New LawsuitThe proposed class action is the latest gender bias case brought by plaintiffs firm Sanford Heisler Sharp, whose other law firm targets have included Proskauer Rose, Chadbourne & Parke and Sedgwick.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
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