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Christine Schiffner

Christine Schiffner

Bureau Chief for the National Law Journal in Washington, D.C. Former newsroom manager for The Associated Press as well as for various international media organizations. Contact her at: [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @CSchiffnerNLJ .

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February 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Chevron Still Has Power (For Now): The DC Circuit Defers to FERC in Recent Ruling

Whenever the Supreme Court addresses Chevron, its decision will affect every area of modern life that federal agencies touch—which is to say, every area of modern life.

By Jennifer Fischell and Lucas Walker

5 minute read

February 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Potential Major Shifts in Regulation of US Outbound Investments Keep Law Firms and Their Clients Guessing

A forthcoming executive order is expected to define new guidelines for investments in countries viewed as strategic competitors. The devil of these new regulatory measures will be in the details.

By Christine Schiffner

4 minute read

February 16, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Patent Oath and Its Legacy for Black Inventorship

African Americans continue to be underrepresented among patent holders as Black contributions to innovation have been historically overlooked.

By Ahmed J. Davis

5 minute read

February 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

'If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get': Pomerantz's Emma Gilmore on Leading Complex Securities Litigation and Being Bold

"More and more clients want to see women at the helm, I think it's very important for the law firms to promote women," Emma Gilmore told NLJ, adding "these are the days of women empowerment."

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

February 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Initial-Aggressor Rule and the Shooting of Karon Blake

Trial judges should be required to give the jury an initial-aggressor instruction whenever an individual charged with a crime of violence brings a firearm outside the home and displays it in a threatening manner, points it at another person, or shoots it and claims self-defense.

By Cynthia Lee

7 minute read

February 10, 2023 | National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Attorneys Expect 2023 to Be Record-Setting Year for Securities Litigation Results

Crypto, Big Tech and the threat of a commercial real estate bubble are some of the areas plaintiffs attorneys are closely watching as targets of potential securities litigation this year.

By Christine Schiffner

4 minute read

February 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Two Big Law Privacy Lawyers Put Skills to Work Helping Kids Avoid Online Backlash

Two Hogan Lovells cyber lawyers created a program at Washington, D.C.'s Kimball Elementary School designed to protect children from the long-term fallout of careless social media posts.

By Christine Schiffner

6 minute read

February 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

What Is the Employee Retention Credit and Who Qualifies for It?

Many have filed for the ERC who do not qualify. As a result, the IRS is beginning to crack down on employers. It's crucial to know exactly what the credit is and understand common pitfalls.

By Linda J. Honey

5 minute read

February 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Bar Partner Promotions Highlight Rising Caseload, Commitment to Firm Culture

Plaintiffs firms are off to a dynamic start into 2023 with diverse partner classes and a strong commitment to antitrust, MDL and health care litigation.

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

February 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Separating Substance From Politics: Two Attorneys' China Investigations Tool Box

Many major U.S. corporations are currently assessing their vulnerabilities in any investigation by the 'China Committee', mapping out in detail how they will address vulnerabilities and what their defensive narrative will be in any investigation.

By Christine Schiffner

8 minute read