Keeping it in the family

A prominent Manhattan lawyer is suing his own daughter -- for libel. Throw a seven-figure trust fund into the mix, and we have ourselves a Lawsuit of the Day....

Nepotism is not a new concept. Small firm columnist Valerie Katz would bet that anyone reading this article can imagine an example where nepotism played a role in one's obtaining a legal job, rising to prominence at a law firm, or securing a client. Some people, including myself, used to scoff at those people. She thought that one should rise or fall based solely on his merit. She was wrong (and naive)....