June 26, 2020 | National Law Journal
Flattening the Curve: State COVID-19 Immunity Initiatives Help Suppress a Surge in New Class Action LitigationLegal practitioners originally anticipated a surge of pandemic-related class actions arising in the health care sector at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. But that surge has not materialized.
By Holly Loiseau, David Singh, Carl Duffield and John Haigh
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June 25, 2020 | National Law Journal
Some Lies Matter More Than Others: Why Congress Should Consider a 'False Statement Misdemeanor'The Department of Justice's attempted abandonment of the Michael Flynn prosecution has sparked conflicting questions, including whether there are meaningful differences between lies triggered by government interrogators and those that are volunteered.
By Preston Burton, Paige Ammons, Jackson Hagen and Bree N. Murphy
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June 23, 2020 | National Law Journal
Qualified Immunity: It's Turtles All the Way DownIt's time to do what the Civil Rights Act of 1871 should have been understood to do all along: hold law enforcement accountable for misconduct in the line of duty.
By Orion de Nevers
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June 18, 2020 | National Law Journal
Utilizing All Available Tools to Safeguard COVID-19 Relief FundsBad actors are almost certainly engaging in fraudulent conduct to unjustly enrich themselves from stimulus funds that are not rightfully theirs, taking away from those who need it most. It's time to pull out all the stops to put an end to it.
By G. Zachary Terwilliger
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June 16, 2020 | National Law Journal
Social Media Use Is on the Rise. What Does This Mean for Litigation?With many Americans still spending most of their time at home amid the COVID-19 pandemic, most people are turning to social media to connect with others. Often, social media content can provide case-relevant intelligence that can be pivotal in defending litigation.
By Michael Poskonka and Allison Oliver
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June 09, 2020 | National Law Journal
Recent SCOTUS Reversal a 'Boon for International Commerce'The U.S. Supreme Court's unanimous decision in GE Energy v. Outokumpu has far-reaching implications for international business.
By Shay Dvoretzky, Caroline Edsall Littleton and Amanda Rice
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June 08, 2020 | National Law Journal
Don't Let Your Business Get Gouged by COVID-19 Price Change Class ActionsAs the pandemic continues, companies should pay attention to how the shifting dynamics of the price gouging legal regime may impact their pricing decisions.
By Carrie Mahan, Eric Hochstadt, Pravin Patel and Anthony Duh
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May 29, 2020 | National Law Journal
Prosecutors Are Taking Aim at Medical Technology Companies. Here Are the Biggest Risk AreasAs the COVID-19 pandemic continues to bolster increased federal spending on health care, medtech companies should expect close scrutiny from federal prosecutors, particularly where conduct poses a risk to patient health and safety.
By John Bentivoglio, Jennifer Bragg, Maya Florence and Pamela Amaechi
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May 26, 2020 | National Law Journal
White Collar Defense Winner: Winston & Strawn"Take more risks, both in your work and in your career choices. The road less traveled may have more potholes and scary turns but often leads to a more scenic destination and a more interesting trip along the way," Abbe Lowell said.
By ALM Staff
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May 26, 2020 | National Law Journal
Products Liability/Mass Torts Winner: Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom"Invest the time to become the authority in it, and don't be afraid to speak up," John Beisner, Jessica Miller and Geoffrey Wyatt said.
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