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Sarah Tincher

Sarah Tincher

February 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

The Bannon Pardon: When Is Someone Really Off the Hook?

Steve Bannon's case should underscore, in an oblique way, that beating a case in a suspect manner in one jurisdiction might just create the opportunity for a different battle in another.

By Joel Cohen and Daniel R. Alonso

7 minute read

February 11, 2021 | Corporate Counsel

5 Data Privacy and Security Must-Dos for GCs in 2021

This year will see a continued focus on the importance of data use and data sharing to business operations, new and changing privacy laws and enforcement, and the proliferation and devastation of cyberattacks on already vulnerable workforces.

By Gregory M. Kratofil Jr., Bruce A. Radke, Iliana L. Peters and Caitlin A. Smith

9 minute read

February 10, 2021 | National Law Journal

What's to Come for Cybersecurity in the Biden Era

Recent developments offer early answers to what the Biden administration's cybersecurity policy will look like (while, at the same time, raising important questions).

By Alexander H. Southwell and Daniel Rauch

5 minute read

February 10, 2021 | National Law Journal

What Employers Need to Remember in Navigating a COVID-19 Vaccine Strategy

Employers should carefully craft their vaccination strategy to address the employer's business needs while recognizing the need to accommodate employees and comply with changing governmental requirements.

By Michael Hepburn, Deepa Menon, Laura Taylor and Bonnie Burke

5 minute read

February 04, 2021 | National Law Journal

Continued Emphasis on D&I on the Horizon, but Not Without Its Challenges

Although companies and employers may see an increased necessity to address and promote issues of diversity, equity and inclusion, it is important that such initiatives and policies be carefully crafted and implemented with the advice of counsel.

By Christina Tellado and Deisy Castro

5 minute read

February 03, 2021 | National Law Journal

Big Law Refuted: Plaintiffs Firms Offer a Less-Traveled Route to Success

While landing a job in Big Law was once the clear, safe choice for law students, those days are over. It's time for the legal industry to realize it.

By Kelsey McCann

6 minute read

January 12, 2021 | National Law Journal

Credibility Crisis: 'Dark Money' Influence Could Soon Become a Constitutional Right

The nation faces a dark money crisis as anonymous influence spreads malicious disinformation and corrupts and disrupts our politics. And now a case coming before the court could lock in dark money influence as a constitutional right.

By Sheldon Whitehouse

5 minute read

December 29, 2020 | National Law Journal

'Lawyers Know Better': Criticizing Lawyers for Defending Unpopular Clients Is Risky, 'Disturbing'

Without able lawyers willing to represent both sides of a legal dispute, our legal system cannot function at its best.

By Eric H. Holder Jr.

5 minute read

November 17, 2020 | National Law Journal

Under Investigation: Who Will Fall in the New Congress' Crosshairs?

Against the nation's changing political landscape, corporate America should expect to be a chief target of congressional investigations.

By Rafi Prober and Karen Christian

6 minute read

November 16, 2020 | National Law Journal

Should Disgorgement in Securities Cases Be Considered Tax-Deductible 'Restitution'?

The IRS views disgorgement as a penalty, and thus not deductible as restitution, but the Supreme Court recently issued a decision in "Liu v. SEC" undercutting the IRS's rationale. In light of "Liu," the IRS needs to rethink its rationale.

By George Gerachis and Matthew Jacobs

6 minute read