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
January 07, 2019 | Litigation Daily
Lawyer in Viral Rant Video Sued by Ex-ClientA former client is dragging attorney Aaron Schlossberg into court and back into the spotlight.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
January 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Akin Gump Cited for Litigating Virgin Islands Case Without Bar AdmissionWith a ruling that stemmed from an underlying antitrust lawsuit, the U.S. Virgin Islands Supreme Court found that Akin Gump's lawyers failed to follow the rules required to represent a company in the territory's courts.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
January 04, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Legal Employment Ends 2018 With Two-Month SlideThe loss of 600 legal services industry jobs in December stands in stark contrast to the U.S. economy's overall employment data, which reported a provisional increase of 312,000 jobs nationwide for the month.
By Scott Flaherty
3 minute read
December 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Lawyer Misconduct Stories That Made Waves in 2018Lawyers got a lot of press in 2018, and some of it stemmed from allegations of serious misconduct.
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
December 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer
After a Year Marked by Tragedy, Attorney Mental Health Takes the SpotlightLawyer suicides sparked an industrywide conversation on attorney mental health and well-being in 2018 that is gaining steam.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
December 26, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Key Legal Ethics Developments to Keep in Mind as 2018 EndsThe bodies in charge of crafting legal ethics rules sought in 2018 to address a host of key areas related to changes in the practice of law, technology and societal norms.
By Scott Flaherty
7 minute read
December 17, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Big Law Firms Urge DC Court to Reject 'Unfinished Business' in Howrey BankruptcyA D.C. appeals court is looking at the "unfinished business" doctrine after Howrey's bankruptcy trustee sued several law firms, saying the defunct firm is entitled to fees from matters that departed partners brought with them to their new firms.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
December 17, 2018 | The Recorder
Big Law Firms Urge Court to Reject 'Unfinished Business' in Howrey BankruptcyThe D.C. appeals court is looking at the "unfinished business" doctrine at the request of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Howrey's bankruptcy trustee sued several law firms, saying the defunct firm is entitled to fees from matters that departed partners brought with them to their new firms.
By Scott Flaherty
5 minute read
December 14, 2018 | The American Lawyer
Lawyer Identified as Attacker in New York Subway IncidentViral videos in 2018 have captured not one, but two, New York City lawyers directing racially charged comments at bystanders.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
December 13, 2018 | The American Lawyer
CBS Leaks Put Debevoise, Covington Under Scrutiny for Handling of Confidential WitnessesAs CBS considers the legal fallout after findings from an internal investigation of sexual misconduct allegations went public last week, two major law firms leading the probe face questions about their efforts to protect confidential witnesses. For Debevoise & Plimpton, this marks the second time this year the firm has been thrust into the spotlight for such a failure.
By Scott Flaherty
4 minute read
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