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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December 08, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Legal Jobs Up in November

Amid a month of job growth in the overall U.S. economy, the legal industry posted modest job gains, according to the latest Labor Department monthly report on the country's employment situation.

By Scott Flaherty |

3 minute read

December 07, 2017 | The American Lawyer

What Does 'Weinstein Effect' Mean for Law Firms Facing Gender Discrimination Claims?

While Big Law has avoided being rocked by sexual misconduct claims in recent months, the steady stream of revelations in other industries has heightened the risks associated with a potential claim against a law firm.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

December 06, 2017 | International Edition

Class action ties K&L Gates, BCL Burton Copeland and other law firms to 'Weinstein Sexual Enterprise'

New York lawsuit alleges firms helped "facilitate and conceal" producer's sexual misconduct

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 06, 2017 | Legal Week

Class action ties K&L Gates, BCL Burton Copeland and other law firms to 'Weinstein Sexual Enterprise'

New York lawsuit alleges firms helped "facilitate and conceal" producer's sexual misconduct

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 06, 2017 | The American Lawyer

RICO Class Action Ties Boies, K&L Gates To 'Weinstein Sexual Enterprise'

The New York federal lawsuit, which parallels a California case filed last month, suggests the fallout may have just begun for some of Harvey Weinstein's past legal advisers.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

December 06, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

RICO Class Action Targets Boies, K&L Gates Over 'Weinstein Sexual Enterprise'

The New York federal lawsuit, which parallels a California case filed last month, suggests the fallout may have just begun for some of Harvey Weinstein's past legal advisers.

By Scott Flaherty |

40 minute read

December 05, 2017 | The American Lawyer

Labaton Sucharow Names Securities Litigator to Serve as Firm Co-Chairman

Beginning in 2018, Christopher Keller will share leadership of the firm with longtime chairman Lawrence Sucharow.

By Scott Flaherty |

10 minute read

December 01, 2017 | New York Law Journal

Dewey Execs Near Deal to Resolve SEC Suit Following Firm's Collapse

Former Dewey & LeBoeuf executives Stephen DiCarmine and Joel Sanders may be closing in on a deal to resolve securities claims related to a $150 million bond placement the firm secured before its 2012 collapse.

By Scott Flaherty |

6 minute read