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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January 18, 2018 | International Edition

US employment law giant continues European expansion with Milan office launch

Littler Mendelson recruits six-lawyer team for Italy launch following UK debut last year

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

January 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Grant & Eisenhofer Eyes IP Litigation With Ex-Reed Smith Partner

Branching out beyond its current offerings, plaintiffs firm Grant & Eisenhofer has added an IP litigation partner in Delaware to head up a new group.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

January 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Littler Continues European Expansion With Opening of Office in Milan

A six-lawyer team in Italy gives Littler Mendelson its fourth European office; the labor and employment firm has offices in Germany France and the U.K.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

January 18, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Prominent Litigators Selendy, Gay to Break Off From Quinn Emanuel

The two top litigators are joining with a group of colleagues to split off and start their own law firm.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

January 16, 2018 | The American Lawyer

3 Takeaways From $300M Gender Bias Suit Against Ogletree

This latest gender discrimination complaint bears some resemblance to other recent suits against law firms. But it also has some distinguishing and unique features.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

January 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Merged Firm Faces $214M Malpractice Suit Over Kaye Scholer Work

Billionaire Ira Rennert is looking to hold Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer accountable for the alleged shortcomings of one of its predecessors.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

January 09, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Continuing Growth, Buckley Sandler Opens Office in San Francisco

Buckley Sandler is beefing up its Bay Area presence, positioning itself to do regulatory, transactional and other work at the convergence of financial services and technology.

By Scott Flaherty |

3 minute read

January 08, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Milberg Joins Forces With Mass Torts, Personal Injury Firm

The new firm will be based in New York and says it will have a nationwide focus on securities fraud, data breach, antitrust, consumer fraud, opioid and other cases involving commercial and pharmaceutical malfeasance.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read