Christine Schiffner

Bureau Chief for the National Law Journal in Washington, D.C. Former newsroom manager for The Associated Press as well as for various international media organizations. Contact her at: [email protected] or follow her on Twitter: @CSchiffnerNLJ .

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June 09, 2023 | National Law Journal

Edelson Pushes Rapid Growth Strategy With Office Openings in Michigan and Idaho

The Chicago-headquartered plaintiffs firm has added 26 new team members over the last year while emphasizing its commitment to DE&I. The firm is also trying to leverage AI as an internal and external collaboration tool.

By Christine Schiffner

3 minute read

June 08, 2023 | National Law Journal

Private Employers Should Take a Fresh Look at Their COVID-Era Vaccination and Testing Policies

Multi-state employers, in particular, must keep abreast of varying state laws. Additionally, those operating in industries such as health care and child care continue to be subject to additional requirements (or prohibitions) in some jurisdictions.

By David A. Schnitzer

6 minute read

June 06, 2023 | National Law Journal

State of the Privacy Union: Examining the US Data Privacy Landscape in the First Half of 2023

The U.S. is taking a serious step toward a national data privacy standard this year. As businesses navigate new legislation and future compliance obligations, having a strong understanding of the legal landscape around protecting personal data and a willingness to implement a comprehensive data privacy compliance strategy will be crucial.

By Melissa Griffins Paulk

5 minute read

June 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Second Circuit Approves Third-Party Bankruptcy Releases, Then Tries (Unsuccessfully) to Limit Them

Second Circuit ruling in the Purdue Pharmacy bankruptcy appeal raises the basic question of whether such releases are permitted at all, taking into account the court's conclusion that some limits are essential, although not found anywhere in the Bankruptcy Code.

By Alan B. Morrison

8 minute read

June 05, 2023 | National Law Journal

Arguing Class Actions: Manifestation and Its Discontents

Product defect class actions, latent defects, and Article III standing.

By Adam J. Levitt

8 minute read

May 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

Algorithms and Antitrust Require 'Under the Hood' Knowledge of AI

The emerging issue is really whether there's any additional or different antitrust scrutiny that should be applied to pricing decisions simply because they are made by an algorithm or artificial intelligence.

By Christine Schiffner

6 minute read

May 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

New WBA President Talks Women Leadership, Burnout and the Key of Having a Support Village

"You've got to stay in a very humble, grateful, gratitude lane, where I am incredibly blessed to be able to do what I do because not everyone gets to do this. You can't get an ego, you got to stay in that self-awareness, perspective lane," Morgan, Lewis & Bockius's Kandis C. Gibson says.

By Christine Schiffner

8 minute read

May 31, 2023 | National Law Journal

Climate Litigation Claims: Meritless and Counterproductive

The private sector can develop innovative carbon-reducing technologies the more it is encouraged to do so. Suing energy producers over meritless claims, alleging consumer deception, and public nuisance lawsuits don't help with that one bit.

By Bill Schuette and Rusty Hills

5 minute read