Christine Schiffner

March 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

The country deserves a confirmation process for Judge Jackson that is incisive and informative. Americans will have a crucial opportunity to watch the interplay of difficult dynamics that include politics, bias, and entrenched institutions.

By Lauren Stiller Rikleen

5 minute read

March 02, 2022 | National Law Journal

Companies should expect that the DOJ's Antitrust Division will continue to investigate and criminally pursue no-poach agreements. It is thus more important than ever that companies undertake deliberate efforts to minimize liability and prevent no-poach conduct before it happens.

By Zachary Terwilliger, Lindsey Vaala and Rami Rashmawi

6 minute read

February 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

"Proving Trump's intent to bring about imminent violence may not be a slam dunk," says Jay Sterling Silver, as thinly veiled attempts by the former president to avert liability when he incited the crowd may provide our ultra conservative justices with just enough cover to find an absence of intent.

By Jay Sterling Silver

5 minute read

February 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

"With what's going on in Ukraine at the moment, people need to heighten their security. It is already a threat-rich environment. I think we're only going to see a significant increase because of the scenario what's happening in Ukraine," says O'Melveny's John Dermody.

By Christine Schiffner

6 minute read

February 23, 2022 | National Law Journal

"I would like to see the Treasury Department take a stronger hand balancing national security concerns against the benefits of foreign investments," says Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati partner Stephen Heifetz.

By Christine Schiffner

4 minute read

February 18, 2022 | National Law Journal

Sanford Heisler Sharp has launched the Tom Henderson Civil Rights Fellowship offering young attorneys a one-year opportunity to do hands-on civil rights work at a firm.

By Christine Schiffner

2 minute read

February 17, 2022 | National Law Journal

Released this week, the DOJ's 2021 report shows that any lingering effects from the pandemic on white-collar prosecutions are rapidly dissipating and the Fraud Section is staffed and ready to continue its focus on prosecuting white-collar fraud.

By Kevin Muhlendorf

7 minute read

February 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

"Big Tech relies on confusing, incomplete and misleading disclosures about third party use of data," according to Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro partner Thomas E. Loeser. As a result, plaintiffs firms are making concerted efforts to hold Big Tech accountable.

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

February 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

For diverse attorneys to have the chance to prepare for and thrive in D.C.-related positions, sponsorship and a focus on equity in development are key, Skadden's Shirley Diaz says.

By Christine Schiffner

6 minute read

February 14, 2022 | National Law Journal

A multiskilled project team of internal and external resources can build the backbone for self-help tools, automation and AI that streamline contracting and free attorneys to be the strategic business advisers internal clients need them to be.

By Andrew Banquer

6 minute read