International Trade

Rebuttal

Jury Trials, Though In Decline, Are Well Worth Preserving

In a recent Law360 guest article, the author applauded the disappearance of jury trials as an inefficient, costly mechanism, but in doing so he overlooked the greater value of jury trials for our justice system, says Stephen Susman, executive director of the Civil Jury Project at NYU School of Law.

A Broader View Of The US Supreme Court Bar

During the past 15 years, three widely read articles bolstered by starstruck media have promulgated the incorrect perception — sorely in need of revision — that the U.S. Supreme Court bar is limited to a handful of elite lawyers, says Lawrence Ebner of Capital Appellate Advocacy.

How Treaties Protect Investors When Clean Energy Regs Shift

When changes in clean energy regulations lead to investor disputes, domestic companies may be limited to challenging regulatory changes in local courts, but investors from abroad can often seek remedies under international law, say attorneys at WilmerHale.

Opinion

Jury Trials Are In Decline For Good Reason

A recent Law360 article reported on federal judges bemoaning jury trials' nationwide decline, but these laments are unfounded as jury trials have been replaced by better alternatives, says J.B. Heaton of J.B. Heaton Research.

Reverse FCA Cases Rise With 'America First' Trade Policies

Though the number of reverse False Claims Act suits alleging importers made false customs declarations will likely keep increasing given the Trump administration's protectionist policies, importers can take steps to mitigate their risks, say attorneys at Crowell & Moring.

Few Avenues To Protection For Foreign FCPA Whistleblowers

The Ninth Circuit's recent decision in Wadler v. Bio-Rad falls within a larger pattern of federal courts interpreting whistleblower protection statutes narrowly — especially when employees raise allegations about international business and potential Foreign Corrupt Practices Act violations abroad, say Daniel Wendt and Amelia Hairston-Porter of Miller & Chevalier.

Series

Why I Became A Lawyer: A Circuitous Path To The Law

Instead of going to college after high school, I followed in my father’s footsteps and became an electrician. Later I became an electrical engineer, and then an IP attorney. Every twist and turn along the way has made me a better lawyer, says Joseph Maraia of Burns & Levinson.

Getting Compliance Right When There Are No Regulations

Recent enforcement actions and agency guidance illustrate how the federal government sets expectations for corporate compliance internal controls, even when no formal regulations have been issued. But companies must know where to find the relevant information, says Jo Ritcey-Donohue of JRD Law.

Series

Judging A Book: Conrad Reviews 'The Jury Crisis'

In "The Jury Crisis," jury consultant and social psychologist Drury Sherrod spotlights the vanishing jury trial, providing a fascinating canary-in-the-coal-mine warning for lawyers, litigants and society at large, says U.S. District Judge Robert Conrad of the Western District of North Carolina.

Working With Foreign Parties In Real Estate Transactions

Excerpt from Lexis Practice Advisor

As more and more U.S. real estate is bought and sold by foreign investors, it is becoming increasingly important for real estate attorneys to understand the added complexities that may arise in transactions involving foreign parties, say Spencer Compton of First American Title Insurance Company and attorney Diane Schottenstein.