Do you want better outcomes in federal court? Start by understanding what Magistrate Judges do—and what they expect from counsel. McCarter partner Mark Makhail moderates a panel of Magistrate Judges from the Federal District Court of New Jersey at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Continue Reading
Lessons in Leadership: Intentional Career Growth Guidance and Insights and How Women Can Get the Resources and Compensation They Desire
For women lawyers, intentional career growth often begins with one step: making the ask. Diana Manning presents on lessons in leadership for women at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. The presentation covers how women can advocate for Continue Reading
Insurance Coverage for the Non-Coverage Practitioner: What to Look for Before It’s Too Late
Many attorneys only consider insurance coverage when a crisis hits, but by then, key opportunities may be lost. Nicole Corona joins a panel at the 2026 NJSBA Annual Meeting to discuss “Insurance Coverage for the Non-Coverage Practitioner: What to Look for Before It’s Too Late.” This presentation is Continue Reading
The Current State of Cannabis in New Jersey/New York and at the Federal and State Level
The Trump administration’s directive to reschedule cannabis to Schedule III signals a significant shift in federal cannabis policy that could reduce tax burdens for operators and open the door for financial institutions to re-evaluate cannabis banking and lending. At the Cannabis Banking Continue Reading
The Nuts and Bolts of Local Counsel
Local counsel isn’t a formality—it’s a responsibility with real consequences in federal court. McCarter partner Mark Makhail presents on a panel titled “The Nuts and Bolts of Local Counsel” at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Convention in Atlantic City, NJ. The Continue Reading
Doing Deals in the Garden State
When M&A deals touch New Jersey, knowing the local rules can make or break the transaction. McCarter partner Jason Navarino moderates a panel on handling M&A transactions involving businesses in New Jersey at the New Jersey State Bar Association’s 2026 Annual Meeting and Convection. The Continue Reading
Target Allocations and Other Tax Considerations in Drafting LLC Operating Agreements
Drafting an LLC operating agreement without considering tax consequences is a costly mistake waiting to happen. Jason Navarino presents on “Target Allocations and Other Tax Considerations in Drafting LLC Operating Agreements” at an event hosted by myLawCLE. The presentation highlights the key tax Continue Reading
Annual Lunar New Year CLE Seminar: Cybersecurity & Data Privacy
Cyberlaw has developed into a distinct area of law, evolving significantly since the 1990s when there was debate over whether traditional legal principles could address cyberspace issues, or if it should be treated as a niche area of law. At the “Annual Lunar New Year CLE Seminar” presented by Continue Reading
Taking the Mystery Out of Data Rights
The data rights clauses are among today’s most important but most misunderstood and misapplied contract provisions. This is a problem for everyone because of the ever-increasing demand for technical data and software rights. But it is a problem this course can fix. This course during La Jolla Continue Reading
Advanced Default Servicing Challenges
What is on the horizon for companies operating in the default servicing space? McCarter partner Adam Swanson shares his thoughts as part of a panel at the Mortgage Bankers Association's Legal Issues and Regulatory Compliance Conference discussing best practices and potential industry challenges, Continue Reading