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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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December 13, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Leaks in CBS Sexual Misconduct Probe Put Debevoise, Covington Under Scrutiny

As 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

December 12, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Sidley Looks to Pull Investment Advisers Into Fraud Suit

Sidley Austin says a group of investment advisers should also be punished if the firm ultimately loses an investor class action that has accused it of helping Aequitas Securities perpetrate fraud.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 12, 2018 | Litigation Daily

Sidley Moves to Pull Investment Advisers Into Fraud Suit

Sidley Austin says a group of investment advisers should also be punished if the firm ultimately loses an investor class action that has accused it of helping Aequitas Securities perpetrate fraud.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

In Firm's First Year, Selendy & Gay Tops Cravath on Associate Bonuses

Selendy & Gay will offer its associates a range of year-end bonuses at 150 percent of the Cravath scale, plus a special one-time bonus for lawyers who have signed on during the firm's first year.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 10, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Coming Off Work on MeToo Cases, Wigdor Gives Robust Associate Bonuses

Wigdor's planned bonus scale offers its associates a nice chunk of change heading into the end of 2018, a year in which the employment firm has garnered significant attention for its work on bias and harassment cases.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

December 07, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Legal Employment Fell in November Despite US Job Growth Streak

In its latest monthly look at employment in the U.S., the Bureau of Labor Statistics showed that over 1.1 million people worked in legal services in November, down about 2,400 from the prior month.

By Scott Flaherty

3 minute read

December 06, 2018 | New York Law Journal

Upstart Litigation Finance Firm Validity Adds Industry Vets in New York

The hires help Validity expand its foothold in New York after launching in June with $250 million in capital and a team led by litigation finance veteran Ralph Sutton.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 05, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Upstart Litigation Finance Firm Validity Adds Industry Vets in New York

The hires help Validity expand its foothold in New York after launching in June with $250 million in capital and a team led by litigation finance veteran Ralph Sutton.

By Scott Flaherty

4 minute read

December 04, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Lawyer Decried as 'Serial Objector' Hits Back at Edelson With Lawsuit

Texas-based lawyer Christopher Bandas, who has been accused of making a cottage industry of objecting to class action settlements, is now going after the plaintiffs firm that's suing him.

By Scott Flaherty

5 minute read

November 30, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The Age of the Specialist Is Upon Us

Clients want narrow expertise and law firms are responding. Where do generalists fit in a landscape being flooded by specialists?

By Scott Flaherty | Phillip Bantz

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