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 .
November 29, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Find Your Own Style': Hannah Ross on Lessons Learned From Two Decades in Plaintiffs Law"Everyone's going to have their own style, but you need to have confidence in your style and your talents and your abilities, because once you have your confidence, you will be an effective advocate. There isn't a one-size-fits-all to this."
By Christine Schiffner
7 minute read
November 29, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Me? A Foreign Agent?!' Responding to FARA Administrative Investigations by the Department of JusticeGiven the surge in FARA enforcement, assisting clients in responding to Letters of Inquiry is now a major component of FARA compliance practice for lawyers.
By David H. Laufman and Sarah York
5 minute read
November 28, 2022 | National Law Journal
Simplicity and Sanctions: How Robins Kaplan Won a $524 Million Verdict Against a Ponzi SchemerRobins Kaplan banking and financial fraud litigation chair discusses trial strategy in a high-stakes Ponzi scheme litigation.
By Christine Schiffner
3 minute read
November 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
December/January Editor's Note: The Legal Chess Game Over National SecurityNLJ Bureau Chief Christine Schiffner shares highlights of the NLJ's December/January magazine issue, including a look into defense contract maneuvers, the fight against systemic race discrimination in the law, and the COP 27 climate conference.
By Christine Schiffner
2 minute read
November 21, 2022 | National Law Journal
Law Firm Rankings: If Law Schools Are Ranked, Why Not Firms?Law school rankings have made headlines recently - when the numbers game turns into satire.
By Alan B. Morrison
7 minute read
November 18, 2022 | National Law Journal
New Suit Highlights Wave of Pushback on Nondisclosure Agreements in Sex Assault CasesA court filing focusing on a non-disclosure agreements signed with Kanakuk Ministries following sexual child abuse comes days after Congress passed the Speak Out Act addressing the issue of NDAs in the context of sexual abuse and harassment.
By Christine Schiffner
3 minute read
November 17, 2022 | National Law Journal
A Texas Judge Is Using Originalism to Justify Arming Domestic AbusersIf the decision in United States v. Perez-Gallan stands on appeal, the direct consequence will be an increase in domestic violence femicides. The opinion relies on flawed historical analysis to strike down key domestic violence protections that we know save lives every day.
By Kelly Roskam, Spencer Cantrell and Natalie Nanasi
5 minute read
November 17, 2022 | National Law Journal
Consumer Attorneys Group President Talks Arbitration, Autonomous Vehicles and Access to Justice'It's simple. Figure out what you love and do what you love. And don't worry about the money.'
By Christine Schiffner
8 minute read
November 16, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Virtue Signaling Is Not Enough': A Debate Over an ABA Model Rule Highlights Persistent Harassment Challenges in LawAs a self-regulating industry, lawyers have a responsibility to ensure equal justice. If the industry continues to tolerate harassment and discrimination, the face and reputation of the profession will not change.
By Christine Schiffner
5 minute read
November 14, 2022 | National Law Journal
A New Focus: Consequences of the Midterm Elections on Congress' Investigative AgendaThe coming year promises to be eventful and interesting for congressional investigations.
By Eric R. Nitz
4 minute read
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