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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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February 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Legal Employment Again Falls Short of US Job Gains

Flat employment numbers for the legal industry again contrasted with big gains for the broader U.S. workforce.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

January 31, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Ex-Shkreli Lawyer Suspended From SEC Following Fraud Conspiracy Conviction

While Even Greebel serves out his sentence, the SEC and a court have suspended Greebel.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 29, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Should Clients Do More to Force Law Firms to Innovate?

Panelists told an audience at Legalweek in New York that when it comes to innovation, client demand is key. But law firms can also gain an edge by standing out.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 25, 2019 | The American Lawyer

NY Court Gives Second Wind to Fraud Case Against Husch Blackwell

An appeals court partly revived an investor group's claims that Husch Blackwell should share liability for a client's alleged embezzling.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

January 25, 2019 | Litigation Daily

NY Appeals Court Gives Second Wind to Fraud Case Against Husch Blackwell

An appeals court partly revived an investor group's claims that Husch Blackwell should share liability for a client's alleged embezzling.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

January 24, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Former Ogletree Partner Lodges New Gender Bias Suit

Plaintiffs lawyers at Sanford Heisler Sharp have opened a new front in the fight over claims that labor and employment firm Ogletree Deakins systematically discriminates against female attorneys.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 24, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Ex-Ogletree Partner Lodges New Gender Bias Suit

Plaintiffs lawyers at Sanford Heisler Sharp have opened a new front in the fight over claims that labor and employment firm Ogletree Deakins systematically discriminates against female attorneys.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 24, 2019 | The Recorder

Dentons Lawyer Wired $2.5 Million to Scam Bank Account in Elaborate Con

According to a court ruling, an associate in Vancouver was duped into wiring the money to a Hong Kong bank account by fraudsters with knowledge of the firm's work on a real estate deal.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

January 23, 2019 | The American Lawyer

Bear Stearns Funds Slap Reed Smith With $500M Malpractice Claim

Gibson Dunn's Kevin Rosen is defending Reed Smith against claims that it bungled the chance to seek a major recovery in the wake of the subprime mortgage meltdown.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

January 23, 2019 | Litigation Daily

Reed Smith Hit With $500M Malpractice Claim by Bear Stearns

Gibson Dunn's Kevin Rosen is defending Reed Smith against claims that it bungled the chance to seek a major recovery in the wake of the subprime mortgage meltdown.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read