In FY26 we will continue to have challenges in securing critical supply chains internationally and domestically. Andrew Hamilton and Philip Lee lead this session during the 2025 FPS Government Contracts Year in Review, provides an update on those challenges as well as developments in rules and Continue Reading
Celebrating Public Service: Avery’s Keynote at Hamden Police Awards
Vanessa Roberts Avery, McCarter & English partner and former US Attorney for Connecticut, delivered the keynote at the Hamden Police Department’s 2025 Awards & Recognition Dinner. The event celebrated the dedication, service, and exceptional commitment of the department’s officers. Avery’s Continue Reading
Securities Law Issues in M&A Deals: Exemptions From Registration, Required Disclosures
Gary Ross joins a panel during BARBRI’s live webinar titled “Securities Law Issues in M&A Deals: Exemptions From Registration, Required Disclosures.” The program focuses on how the registration requirements of the Securities Act apply to stock considerations in M&A deals and highlights the Continue Reading
Unlocking the Secrets to the GSA Multiple Award Schedule
Andrew Hamilton leads this course, which provides attendees with the foundational information on how to obtain a Schedule, analyze some of the major risks, provide tips on how to mitigate those risks, new developments in the program, how to sell through a Schedule contract, and other information Continue Reading
Advanced Strategies for Effective Witness Examinations
At the Litigation Counsel of America’s Renaissance Symposium in New York, McCarter & English partner Thomas Rechen delivered a presentation on “Making Your Examination Impactful,” offering experienced trial lawyers insights on advanced skills and techniques in direct and cross Continue Reading
Protecting Federal Contracts and Grants Amid Executive Disruption
Cara Wulf explores the swiftly evolving Trump administration priorities for federal funding and the impact this sea of change has on grant recipients and federal contractors. Increased administrative scrutiny of spending, equity mandates, and political influence in federal funding serve to amplify Continue Reading
Legal Ethics of B2B Law
Sheri Pastor, current Co-chair of the ABA’s Corporate Counsel Committee and former member of the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Professional Responsibility Rules Committee, and Kate Buck, addressed the ethical implications of having a business organization as a client, as well as navigating conflicts of Continue Reading
So You Need a New Enterprise Software Vendor? Or Butcher, Baker, Candlestick Maker? How to Onboard New Vendors and Mitigate Risk
Our businesses require all sorts of vendors and selecting them isn’t easy. Jeffrey Mann and Erin Prest discussed the issues to consider when choosing and onboarding vendors and how to balance risk. They talked about pre-engagement diligence, questionnaires, the actual vendor agreements, penetration Continue Reading
Heads You Win, Tails You Don’t Lose: Using Judgment Preservation Insurance and Related Products
All litigation involves risks. When you win, you might get reversed on appeal. And when you lose, well, you lose. In this session, we will look at novel insurance products designed to ameliorate these risks, including judgment preservation insurance, adverse judgment insurance, and punitive wrap Continue Reading
Scary Times! Top 5 Things Every Company Needs to Consider About Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Attendees learned about the top 5 cybersecurity and data privacy risks, including AI’s impact, that every company needs to do regardless of its size or industry during this full day CLE symposium. It’s a challenge to follow the changing local, national, and international laws, regulations, and Continue Reading