Christine Schiffner

May 26, 2022 | National Law Journal

In Washington, D.C., a solicited crime must be a felony involving the use or threat of violence—solicitation is the device that can do the heavy lifting in holding ex-President Donald Trump and others responsible for their inflammatory remarks on Jan. 6.

By Jay Sterling Silver

5 minute read

May 25, 2022 | National Law Journal

"Jarkesy v. SEC" will have significant implications for defendants in other SEC administrative proceedings in the Fifth Circuit and potentially beyond, and for other federal agencies that utilize ALJs.

By Reed Brodsky and Michael L. Nadler

6 minute read

May 25, 2022 | National Law Journal

The SEC is in the rule proposal stage, so it will be critically important for each asset manager to understand the rules as proposed and how they would limit or constrain their current use of ESG in their investment process.

By Christine Schiffner

5 minute read

May 24, 2022 | National Law Journal

Although the leaked opinion also debunked equal protection as a basis for protecting abortions, that approach has a much stronger basis for protecting the other rights that may also come under attack.

By Alan B. Morrison

6 minute read

May 20, 2022 | National Law Journal

Building a nationwide network of charging and fueling infrastructure is fundamental to this ZEV transition.

By Paul Freeman, Thomas A. Lorenzen, Siyi Shen

7 minute read

May 16, 2022 | National Law Journal

The bottom line is that, if Roe is overturned, there is no chance that this court will find that any state has gone too far in eliminating a women's right to an abortion.

By Alan B. Morrison

6 minute read

May 13, 2022 | National Law Journal

As plaintiff firms evaluate risks of international class actions, rules in various jurisdictions are often still patchy. Often faced with lengthy trials, litigation funding gains relevance, especially across the E.U.

By Christine Schiffner

6 minute read

May 12, 2022 | National Law Journal

Federal prosecutors must not possess unchecked power to secretly listen to and record a defense investigation.

By Geremy C. Kamens, Rebecca LeGrand, Abbe Smith

5 minute read

May 11, 2022 | National Law Journal

ALM is pleased to announce the finalists in 28 award categories. The National Law Journal Elite Trial Lawyers winners will be named at an award ceremony to be held in New York in July.

By Christine Schiffner

4 minute read

May 11, 2022 | National Law Journal

No woman or girl should spend a single night in jail for charges related to pregnancy termination. It is up to us as lawyers to provide rapid, pro bono or low bono services for such political prisoners.

By Julie F. Kay

5 minute read