September 21, 2020 | National Law Journal
FINRA Lifetime Bans Come Into Question Before the DC CircuitDepending on how the court rules this month, we may see fewer bans as FINRA becomes more selective about when to pursue this severe sanction.
By John Curley
5 minute read
September 10, 2020 | National Law Journal
How Corporate America Can Help Defeat Modern-Day SlaveryModern-day slavery is a tragic reality in many parts of the world. As their size, wealth and influence grow, global corporations can be a powerful force to effect change along their supply chains to eradicate this scourge.
By Andrew Boutros, Andrew Levander, David Kelley, Vince Cohen, Michael McGinley and Sozi Tulante
8 minute read
September 09, 2020 | National Law Journal
Relief or Risk?: The Hidden Costs of Government LendingThe rollout of the Paycheck Protection Program may serve as a cautionary tale. The program was designed to minimize, if not eliminate, default and liability costs to financial institutions, but in practice demonstrated the many risks institutions face when participating in government lending programs.
By Michelle Rogers, Katherine Halliday and Katherine Katz
6 minute read
September 01, 2020 | National Law Journal
September Editor's Note: A Look AheadNLJ Managing Editor Sarah Tincher shares highlights of the NLJ's September magazine issue, including the 2020 Winning Litigators and a SCOTUS preview.
By Sarah Tincher-Numbers
3 minute read
August 31, 2020 | National Law Journal
Jury Trials Face Unprecedented Challenges Amid PandemicWhether a trial is in person with social distancing, completely virtual or a combination of both, trial attorneys will encounter new challenges in jury selection.
By Andrea Jewett and Sandra Ward
5 minute read
August 11, 2020 | National Law Journal
From the Archives: Meet Kamala Harris, Now Biden's Running MatePresumptive Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden has officially named Kamala Harris as his running mate. Here, we take a look back at the times Harris has made headlines.
By ALM Staff
3 minute read
August 11, 2020 | Corporate Counsel
Criminal Liability Risks for Compliance Officers: a Multi-Jurisdictional Perspective—PART IIIn each jurisdiction, we have observed a trend of increased focus on holding individuals criminally responsible for corporate misconduct.
By Ann Sultan, Shula de Jersey, Daniel Travers, Robin Lööf, Ariane Fleuriot, Ario Dehghani, Maarten 't Sas and Georgianna Verhage
9 minute read
August 06, 2020 | National Law Journal
As the Pandemic Rages On, Liability Protection Is Vital to Economic RecoveryThe Senate's proposed HEALS Act offers a solution that addresses both public health and economic needs, without risking one for the other.
By Michael Lotito and Jim Paretti
6 minute read
August 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
How Working From Home May Change Federal Court Litigation for the BetterWhile there are certainly times working as a lawyer requires presence in a physical office, there are many efficiencies associated with remote practice that are likely to outlive COVID-19.
By Ian Ballon
5 minute read
August 04, 2020 | National Law Journal
5 Things to Consider If an Employee Refuses to Return to WorkNow is not the time to guess what the law requires or to be unprepared. Litigation risks are real, and employee, public and investor reactions to bad decisions can be costly.
By Barbara D'Aquila
5 minute read