HSF Kramer's Richard Farley Sees Some Parallels Between the New York Fiscal Crisis of the 1970s and Now. And He Wrote a Book About It.
Patrick Smith interviews HSF Kramer partner Richard Farley about his new book: "Drop Dead: How a Coterie of Corrupt Politicians, Bankers, Lawyers, Spinmeisters, and Mobsters Bankrupted New York, Got Bailed Out, Blamed the President, and Went Back to Business as Usual (And It Might Be Happening Again).
Understanding The Matrix: Mapping Your Firm's Capabilities in a Complex Legal Landscape
The concept of "The Matrix" has existed for decades in professional services firms, though it represents a relatively new framework within the legal industry. This powerful approach to understanding organizational capabilities and client relationships offers law firms a strategic advantage in today's competitive marketplace.
How I Made Law Firm Leadership: 'Demonstrate Your Abilities in Action Rather Than Words,' Says Mena Larmour of Stradley Ronon
"First and foremost, demonstrate your abilities in action rather than words and cultivate a mindset that extends beyond individual success to encompass the collective growth of your firm. Leadership isn't just about personal achievements; it's about your ability to contribute to and elevate the entire organization."
A Critical Leap Forward: How AI and Open-Source Intelligence Are Redefining Risk in Legal Operations
In today's digital-first business environment, legal departments are confronting an unprecedented escalation of risk. Cyberattacks are growing more frequent and sophisticated. Regulatory complexity is expanding across jurisdictions. And the pressure to respond quickly — without compromising accuracy or trust — is mounting.
Familiar Players Tapped to Lead Philadelphia's Hair Relaxer Mass Tort
'Significant Power': NYC's Next Mayor Can Change The Courts. But Are People Watching?
The New York City mayor can appoint and reappoint judges to the city's criminal and family courts—which are the most salient points of contact for most residents—and may temporarily fill vacancies in the city's civil courts. But how mayors have wielded this power, and how the next one will, has received little attention, even as public safety and criminal justice have become key campaign points in the competitive mayoral race.
Insurer's $20M Dispute Over 'Reinsurance Policies' Presses On, Judge Decides
U.S. District Judge Matthew F. Kennelly of the Northern District of Illinois granted defendant Virginia Surety's motion to reconsider its motion to dismiss plaintiff PMC Casualty Corp.'s breach of contract suit, where it claimed it was owed nearly $20 million, but denied the company's motion to dismiss the suit for a second time.