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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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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 Follow

Health 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 2022

We 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 Now

Morgan & 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 Coverage

Read 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 Term

NLJ 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 Web3

As 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 Leadership

Black 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 Ploy

There 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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