Christine Schiffner

May 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Although the federal government has not yet passed comprehensive legislation specifically governing AI technology, a patchwork of state and local laws to address such challenges have started to develop.

By Karen Sebaski

5 minute read

May 04, 2023 | National Law Journal

The CFPB said months ago that its agenda would bog down if the Supreme Court refused to expedite review of the Fifth Circuit's holding that the bureau's funding structure was unconstitutional. In declining expedited review, SCOTUS effectively ensured that the CFPB's ability to enforce legally binding obligation would almost grind to a halt.

By John Coleman and Michael S. Chu

7 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

A "vanilla statement" of the world being politically unstable is no longer sufficient, one attorney said, highlighting urgency to revisit corporate risk disclosures for companies with exposure to China.

By Christine Schiffner

5 minute read

May 01, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column for the National Law Journal.

By Adam J. Levitt

7 minute read

April 27, 2023 | National Law Journal

"There's the follow your passion. There's the work hard. There's the taking care of yourself in that work so you don't burn out," says civil rights attorney Debra Katz on the three key elements of being a good lawyer.

By Christine Schiffner

8 minute read

April 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

"Now is the time for companies to closely review their existing disclosures on file and make sure the activities they have chosen to disclose are commensurate with the disclosure," says Skadden partner Anita Bandy.

By Christine Schiffner

5 minute read

April 26, 2023 | National Law Journal

We may be at a tipping point: No matter their size, companies expect law firms and in-house legal teams to be ready with innovative legal financing solutions and ideas.

By Christopher Bogart & Jonathan Molot

8 minute read

April 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

The National Law Journal's Bureau Chief Christine Schiffner shares highlights of the NLJ's May/June magazine issue, including the fall Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, as well as if there will be a bailout PFAS defendants.

By Christine Schiffner

2 minute read

April 24, 2023 | National Law Journal

State attorneys general and plaintiffs firms join forces in fight against environmental pollution caused by "forever chemicals," ushering in a new era of litigation which could cost billions.

By Christine Schiffner

7 minute read

April 20, 2023 | National Law Journal

On April 21, the U.S. Supreme Court will vote on whether to grant review of Suncor Energy v. Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County and determine the jurisdictional and pleadings issues surrounding removal rights.

By Donald J. Kochan

5 minute read