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National Law Journal

Supreme Court Appears Inclined to Narrow Public Corruption Statute

The justices are considering whether a federal anti-bribery law bans payments to public officials not only to get their support but to show appreciation for support they have given.
5 minute read

National Law Journal

Congress Should Curb Removals to Federal Court in Some Section 1983 Cases

"To understand why removal in some cases should be prohibited, it is necessary to examine the current law regarding which cases can and cannot be heard in the federal courts."
8 minute read

National Law Journal

'The Northern District of Illinois v. the Internet': How Chicago Became the Center of Schedule A Trademark Infringement Litigation

"There's this geopolitical-style battle taking place in the rights owner community: Are we still gonna play by the old rules or is there a new shiny option that allows us to solve all our problems and make some money along the way?" said Eric Goldman, associate dean for research and professor at the Santa Clara University School of Law.
9 minute read

National Law Journal

The Santos Expulsion: A Milestone in Congressional Governance and Ethics

"Prior to Santos' expulsion, only 20 members of Congress had ever been expelled from Congress: five in the House and 15 in the Senate. The vast majority of these expulsions were the result of disloyalty to the United States during the onset of the Civil War," says Ronak D. Desai.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions: Reptile v. Mongoose—A Cautionary Tale

Arguing Class Actions is a monthly column for the National Law Journal written by DiCello Levitt's Adam J. Levitt.
7 minute read

National Law Journal

Kirkland & Ellis Faces Racial Discrimination Lawsuit in DC From Former IT Employee

Tyrone Gibson, the former IT employee, worked at Kirkland's Washington office for over four years before the firm fired him in April. His suit claims the firm turned a blind eye on a racist comment directed at Gibson along with other instances of harassment shortly after the initial comment then fired him when he officially reported the incident.
3 minute read

National Law Journal

The 2023 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Our Winners

The National Law Journal celebrated exemplary lawyers and law firms from Washington, D.C. and around the country at our 2023 National Law Journal Legal Awards.
2 minute read

National Law Journal

The 2023 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Winning Litigators

We salute these law firms and lawyers for their success in their perspective fields.
1 minute read

National Law Journal

The 2023 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Litigation Departments of the Year

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

National Law Journal

The 2023 NLJ Awards: Professional Excellence—Appellate Hot List

We salute these law firms and their lawyers for their success before the U.S. Supreme Court and federal appeals courts.
1 minute read

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