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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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January 04, 2018 | International Edition

Why more failing law firms are choosing a death of dissolution rather than insolvency

As Clydes takes an 80-strong team from now-defunct US law firm Sedgwick, more failing firms are breaking up to avoid a costly bankruptcy

By Scott Flaherty

6 minute read

January 03, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Death of the Law Firm Bankruptcy?

Where have all the law firm bankruptcies gone? New workarounds and pending case law make avoiding bankruptcies more attractive for all sides.

By Scott Flaherty |

6 minute read

January 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer

LeClairRyan Hit With Malpractice Claims by Former Blood Testing Exec

An ex-CEO of a former LeClairRyan client has accused the firm of contributing to a scandal that led to her company's demise.

By Scott Flaherty |

3 minute read

December 22, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Client Says Barnes & Thornburg Partner Bungled His Case ... and Stole His Wife

Keenan Hauke, now serving 10 years in prison for securities fraud, claims Larry Mackey had a secret relationship with his wife while Mackey was representing him.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

December 20, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Global Enforcer: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom, Winner, White Collar/Regulatory Litigation Department of the Year

Skadden's white-collar and regulatory work has benefited major clients facing crises and tough problems around the world.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

December 19, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Latham Picks Up Ex-Kirkland Litigators on Both Coasts

The firm hired trial lawyers Andrew Clubok in Washington, D.C., and Elizabeth Deeley in San Francisco, continuing a string of recent additions.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

December 15, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Bernstein Litowitz Finds Role for Investors in Fight Against Sexual Harassment

Can the threat of investor litigation solve sexual harassment problems in the corporate world?

By Scott Flaherty |

26 minute read

December 14, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Skadden Antitrust Pro Moving to Economic Consulting Shop

James Keyte will carve out a new role at The Brattle Group as a liaison between the consulting firm's economic experts and its antitrust clients in the law firm world.

By Scott Flaherty |

4 minute read

December 14, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom Partner in New York Leaves for The Brattle Group

James Keyte will carve out a new role at The Brattle Group as a liaison between the consulting firm's economic experts and its antitrust clients in the law firm world.

By Scott Flaherty |

15 minute read

December 08, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Judge Narrows Grant & Eisenhofer Suit Over Alleged Client Poaching

The ruling still leaves Grant & Eisenhofer with one claim that allows it to continue seeking some fees.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read