Lisa Helem is the editor in chief of The National Law Journal. Contact her at [email protected]. On Twitter: @lhelemNLJ
October 04, 2019 | National Law Journal
Why History Supports US Supreme Court Term LimitsA high court comprising men and women who serve for a time and of a time, and not for all time like an English monarch, would be a welcome change to our democracy.
By Tyler Cooper
5 minute read
October 03, 2019 | National Law Journal
Why the US Supreme Court Should Uphold the Right to a Unanimous JuryMany legal experts believe the U.S. Supreme Court is finally poised to declare that less-than-unanimous verdicts in state trials violate the Constitution.
By Richard Cullen and Stephen Bright
4 minute read
October 02, 2019 | National Law Journal
Yes, There are 'Obama Judges' and 'Trump' Ones, TooThough Chief Justice John Roberts' appeal to legal neutrality is laudable, the reality is that judicial decision-making may be closer to what President Trump asserted.
By David Schultz and Marshall Tanick
6 minute read
October 01, 2019 | National Law Journal
Injunctions on the Rise and Other Litigation Trends to KnowRigorous enforcement of the Administrative Procedure Act and the increase of nationwide injunctions are among the topics discussed in this second installment of a two-part series.
By Donald F. McGahn II and Brett A. Shumate
4 minute read
September 30, 2019 | National Law Journal
Why 'Peterson' Could Strike a Blow for Workplace EqualityAn important race discrimination case is sleeping on the U.S. Supreme Court's cert docket. The high court should take the case and strike a blow for workplace equality, correcting a longstanding injustice permeating the lower courts.
By Brian Wolfman
6 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
The 2019 Washington Legal Departments of the YearIn our annual special report, we spotlight key legal departments headquartered in the D.C. metro area.
By Lisa Helem
2 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Legal Departments of the Year: Leidos Defends Bid Protest of Major NASA ProgramThis year, Leidos legal team protected their 10-year, $2.9 billion contract with NASA for providing and managing IT services that support their scientific and research efforts.
By Lisa Helem
3 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
October Editor's Note: Discontent at the DOJ + Our 2019 DC Legal Departments of the YearNLJ Editor-in-Chief Lisa Helem on highlights in the NLJ's October issue, including a cover story by our government affairs and regulatory compliance reporter C. Ryan Barber.
By Lisa Helem
2 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Legal Departments of the Year: The World Bank Tackles World Poverty Through DevelopmentThis year, The Wold Bank's legal team focused its energy on bolstering a first-of-its-kind, $1.4 billion hydropower project in Cameroon.
By Lisa Helem
5 minute read
September 26, 2019 | National Law Journal
Legal Departments of the Year: Cvent Focuses On Firm DiversityThis year, Cvent's legal team continued to push forward on diversifying in and outside the firm.
By Lisa Helem
3 minute read
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