Nate Robson is the U.S. Supreme Court and regulatory editor. Contact him at [email protected]. On Twitter: @Nate_Robson1.
July 26, 2021 | National Law Journal
Walsh's Wrong Turn: The Labor Department's Misguided Revitalization of the 'Integral' FactorThe fact that an independent contractor is "important" does not make him or her an employee.
By Michael Holecek and Andrew Kilberg
6 minute read
July 16, 2021 | National Law Journal
Adapting Remote Proceedings in the Post-Pandemic Era: TrialsBy providing practitioners and judges with clear and uniform guidance, and developing a set of shared expectations across the country, the federal court system could better incorporate virtual bench trials in a manner that captures efficiencies and limits unwanted transaction costs.
By Michelle M. Bufano, Joshua Kipnees and Ian C. Kerr
6 minute read
July 15, 2021 | National Law Journal
Adapting Remote Proceedings in the Post-Pandemic Era: DepositionsVirtual depositions are destined to remain a fixture in the post-COVID era, but must also be balanced against the return of in-person depositions.
By Michelle M. Bufano, Joshua Kipnees and Ian C. Kerr
5 minute read
July 14, 2021 | National Law Journal
Adapting to Remote Proceedings in the Post-Pandemic Era: Pre-Trial ProceedingsThere is little doubt that remote litigation alternatives are here to stay. But the precise contours of the new status quo remain unclear.
By Michelle M. Bufano, Joshua Kipnees and Ian C. Kerr
5 minute read
July 09, 2021 | National Law Journal
Justice Gorsuch's Choice: From Bostock to DobbsWhat a blockbuster LGBT rights ruling might mean for the future of abortion rights.
By Marc Spindelman
7 minute read
July 01, 2021 | National Law Journal
July/August Editor's Note: A Year After COVIDNLJ Executive Editor Nate Robson shares highlights of the NLJ's July/August magazine issue, including the NLJ 500.
By Nate Robson
2 minute read
July 01, 2021 | National Law Journal
The Pros and Cons of Handling Harassment Accusations in the Media"As professional investigators of workplace harassment and discrimination, we apply standards to our work to help ensure fairness."
By Amy Oppenheimer and Christina Ro-Connolly
5 minute read
June 23, 2021 | National Law Journal
NLJ 500 Webinar: A Deep Dive Into What Happened in 2020The National Law Journal will host a webinar with the reporters and editors behind this year's reporting to discuss the key highlights and trends.
By Nate Robson
2 minute read
June 23, 2021 | National Law Journal
Plaintiff's Bar Shed Partners & Associates As COVID-19 Caused HavocMost firms shrank their headcount in 2020, but a few managed to come out better than expected financially.
By Nate Robson
8 minute read
June 09, 2021 | National Law Journal
The Supreme Court's Decision in Van Buren: Narrowing the Scope of Liability Under CFAAMany in corporate America are taking a collective sigh of relief after last week's landmark decision in Van Buren v. United States, which set a few minds at ease about all those virtual game nights, family catch-ups and holiday celebrations employees hosted during the pandemic using their company-provided Zoom accounts or corporate-issued laptops.
By Patrick Hammon
5 minute read