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Sarah Tincher

Sarah Tincher

May 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

Labor & Employment Winner: Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher

"Helping our clients navigate this in a practical, common-sense way and working to shape the law on cutting edge issues are the most challenging and satisfying parts of what we do," Jason Schwartz and Greta Williams said.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

May 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

Products Liability/Mass Torts Winner: Wilkinson Walsh

"Ultimately, our goal is to make things simple but not simplistic, as we have tremendous confidence in juries' abilities," Beth Wilkinson, Alexandra Walsh and Brian Stekloff said.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

May 26, 2020 | National Law Journal

White Collar Defense Winner: Paul Hastings

"The most satisfying matters are those in which we formulate an effective global strategy that yields optimum results," Kwame Manley and Robert Luskin said.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

May 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

Pandemic-Induced Stock-Drop Litigation Is Coming. Is Your Team Ready?

As we've learned from past crises, the question isn't whether stock-drop litigation claims are coming—they are. So what can companies do to prepare for this issue and address it head-on?

By Brian Masternak

5 minute read

May 21, 2020 | Corporate Counsel

Uber's Legal Department Faces Losses as Company Cuts Positions, Pivots Focus in Response to COVID-19

"I'm deeply sorry we're facing these unprecedented circumstances that have required us to make some very hard, very tough decisions," Chief Legal Officer Tony West said in an email to his team.

By Sarah Tincher

4 minute read

May 20, 2020 | National Law Journal

Can a Commercial Arbitrator Demand a Virtual Hearing?

In light of social distancing required by COVID-19 and the uncertainty as to when it will be safe to congregate in person again, questions abound as arbitrators navigate the shift toward a new digital normal.

By Neal Eiseman

5 minute read

May 14, 2020 | National Law Journal

Contract Management Demands a Modern Approach in the Age of COVID-19

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to force businesses to make dramatic changes to the way they operate, utilizing a modern digital contract management tool is key to keeping up.

By Paul Forrester, Ethan Hastert and Anthony Pastore

6 minute read

May 07, 2020 | National Law Journal

States Can Pillage Photos Without Threat of Copyright Claims, SCOTUS Rules. What Will Congress Do?

A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling leaves it up to Congress to protect IP rights owners from copyright infringement by states.

By Erin Ranahan and Chante Westmoreland

5 minute read

April 29, 2020 | National Law Journal

The Treasury Wants Its PPP Money Back by May 7. Will We Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses?  

Scant and inconsistent instruction from the Treasury Department has wrought havoc among small business owners seeking emergency funding under the Paycheck Protection Program. It's time for Congress to step in with answers.

By Ed Zimmerman, Anne Milgram and Kathleen McGee

6 minute read

April 22, 2020 | National Law Journal

It's Time to Rethink Guantánamo Bay Military Commissions

Between Air Force Col. W. Shane Cohen's departure from the bench and new challenges presented by COVID-19, now is the time to either try these detainees or release them.

By Abbe Smith

6 minute read