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 .
September 06, 2022 | National Law Journal
Adam Levitt on Diversity, Authenticity and the Need for More Unified Plaintiffs Bar"We do things that are vitally important. We pick the right cases and litigate them hard. A lot of times judges think that we put a quarter in the machine, we pull the handle and out comes a lot of money. That's not true."
By Christine Schiffner
11 minute read
August 31, 2022 | National Law Journal
Prices of Some Drugs Will Fall Due to Landmark Legislation—Yet Legal Challenges May FollowHealth care companies are expected to push back on some of the aspects of the new regulations, and there could be spillover effects of the price reductions on commercial insurers.
By Christine Schiffner
5 minute read
August 30, 2022 | National Law Journal
Is the US Falling Behind the Future of Cryptocurrency?As the use of cryptocurrencies is on the rise globally, to it begs the question of whether it is time for the U.S. government to rethink its position and accept cryptocurrency as an official currency.
By Tim Wagner and Brianna Drayton
5 minute read
August 29, 2022 | National Law Journal
Finalists Announced for The National Law Journal Legal Awards 2022We are pleased to unveil the finalists and honorees for The National Law Journal Legal Awards highlighting the top litigation and appellate work from the past year.
By Christine Schiffner
4 minute read
August 29, 2022 | National Law Journal
John Morgan on the Family Tragedy That Turned Him to Plaintiffs Work and What Drives Him NowMorgan & Morgan founder John Morgan opens up about his secrets of success, plaintiffs bar industry trends and offers personal insights on why he became a lawyer.
By Christine Schiffner
8 minute read
August 26, 2022 | National Law Journal
The Search Warrant on Donald Trump's Estate and the Legal Fallout - NLJ's Complete CoverageRead the National Law Journal's complete coverage and latest new details on the aftermath of the investigation into White House documents stored for months at former President Trump's Florida estate.
By Christine Schiffner
2 minute read
August 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
September/October Editor's Note: Buckle Up for Another Contentious SCOTUS TermNLJ Bureau Chief Christine Schiffner shares highlights of the NLJ's September/October magazine issue, including our annual SCOTUS review for the upcoming term and our Elite Trial Lawyer award.
By Christine Schiffner
2 minute read
August 24, 2022 | National Law Journal
Creative Approaches to IP in Web3As the NFT space matures, it will be fascinating to see what new types of utility are bundled with IP rights and what types of bundling approaches work to spur increased innovation and increase the overall value of NFT projects.
By Michael Kasdan
7 minute read
August 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
'Shades of Mass': Black Attorneys Push for More Active Role in MDL LeadershipBlack attorneys hope to foster more diversity and meaningful participation in MDL leadership committees by launching a new interest group focused on educating diverse attorneys about mass torts.
By Christine Schiffner
5 minute read
August 23, 2022 | National Law Journal
Courts Should Not Sanctify 3M's Bankruptcy PloyThere is a name for 3M's recent litigation strategy: forum shopping. The law disfavors forum shopping, and the courts—in bankruptcy or otherwise—should do nothing to encourage it.
By William Hamilton
5 minute read
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