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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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June 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

Speedy Trial Vital in Trump Docs Case: Here's How to Make It Possible

Focusing on Trump's willful refusal to return the documents can shorten the trial and serve to undercut his claim of selective prosecution—because no one else kept classified documents once the government asked for them back.

By Alan B. Morrison and Stephen A. Saltzburg

5 minute read

June 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

Second Amendment Chaos in the Courts

It is now incumbent on the Supreme Court to bring some order to the post-Bruen chaos and confirm that last year's decision did not close the door to gun safety.

By Eric Tirschwell and Ivan Wohner

6 minute read

June 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

A Decade After 'US v. Windsor,' We Cannot Relent

Given the current environment, we cannot turn a blind eye to the disturbing uptick in anti-LGBTQ legislation and rhetoric spreading across the country right now.

By Roberta Kaplan and Brandon Trice

7 minute read

June 23, 2023 | National Law Journal

Plaintiffs Firms Up the Ante on Trial Prep, Mock Juries

The polarized nature of society—and therefore the jury pool—has plaintiffs lawyers spending more on focus groups and mock juries to get their story just right.

By Christine Schiffner

4 minute read

June 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

SuperValu & the False Claims Act's Common-Law Roots

Are FCA attorneys all historians now? The Supreme Court's decision in United States ex rel. Schutte v. SuperValu Inc. promises potential rewards for deep historical research and legal creativity. Given the amounts often at issue in FCA cases, few stones will remain unturned.

By Caleb Hayes-Deats

5 minute read

June 22, 2023 | National Law Journal

Plaintiffs' Disputes: Before You Begin, Think About the Endgame

Plaintiffs and their counsel should not let optimism at the outset of a case distract them from considering, and planning for, a scenario where the defendant cannot or will not pay.

By Jeff Newton

5 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Better-for-You CPG: Venture Considerations & Opportunities

There are legal considerations that businesses should consider when it comes to marketing and selling better-for-you products to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations. It is essential to be aware of the labeling and advertising regulations.

By Natasha Allen and Christopher C. Cain

7 minute read

June 21, 2023 | National Law Journal

Lobbying Has Become Increasingly Complex With AI Being Front and Center

"As organizations and businesses are thinking about their engagement with policymakers, they need to be thinking about the risk and the opportunity in a multifaceted way. It's not sufficient just to be able to be thinking about federal government affairs," says K&L Gates partner Karishma Shah Page.

By Christine Schiffner

8 minute read

June 14, 2023 | National Law Journal

'Transparency and Traceability': Critical Points to Address Supply Chain Risks

There is a lot of pressure right now on global supply chains—import tariffs on Chinese goods, sanctions and export controls on Russia, the U.S.-China chip war as well as environmental considerations and forced labor concerns.

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

June 13, 2023 | National Law Journal

The Court in the Boy Scouts Bankruptcy Fails to Do Its Duty

The dynamics of this case illustrate the dangers posed by the intersection of bankruptcy law with the modern tort system.

By Todd Zywicki

6 minute read