Victoria Ostrander

June 07, 2019 | National Law Journal

For years, many lawyers have routinely included clearly illegal or unenforceable terms—like bogus noncompete agreements—in worker contracts.

By Terri Gerstein and Brian Shearer

5 minute read

June 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

A multi-billion dollar verdict involving breaches of fiduciary duty scores the top award in the 2018 list by NLJ-affiliate VerdictSearch.

By VerdictSearch

1 minute read

June 05, 2019 | National Law Journal

The line between promoting and stifling innovation can become a bit fuzzy. In light of evolving statue application, patent practitioners should be careful, write Peter Sistare and Maya Yusim of Drinkler Biddle.

By Peter Sistare and Maya Yusim

6 minute read

May 31, 2019 | National Law Journal

The NLJ takes the pulse of litigation departments in top law firms in our nation's capital.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

May 14, 2019 | National Law Journal

With Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation complete, Congress is ramping up its own investigations, as it determines whether to initiate proceedings to impeach the president.

By Brianne Gorod

5 minute read

May 06, 2019 | National Law Journal

The Justice Manual serves as a convenient compilation of hundreds of distinct DOJ policies that guide the work of lawyers at Main Justice and across the 93 U.S. Attorney's Offices.

By Jeffrey H. Wood

5 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

From securing elections to putting the government to its burden in criminal cases to protecting the rights of the disabled, every case is vitally important to the clients and to me.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Helping people overcome disadvantages through the law not only fulfills a moral duty, it is deeply rewarding.

By ALM Staff

4 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

Pro bono work enables us to make a difference while gaining valuable legal and life experience.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read

April 30, 2019 | National Law Journal

As a lawyer working in a large firm on matters that typically center on disputes about money, I feel it is important to spend time on cases that raise important policy issues that matter to real people's lives.

By ALM Staff

3 minute read