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
February 01, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Employment Again Falls Short of US Job GainsFlat 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 ConvictionWhile 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 BlackwellAn 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 BlackwellAn 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 SuitPlaintiffs 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 SuitPlaintiffs 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 ConAccording 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 ClaimGibson 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 StearnsGibson 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
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