McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Philip D. Amoa, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner, as NACD Directorship Certified®. Directors who earn this designation signal to boards, investors, and other Continue Reading
Surety Ruling Narrows Avenues For FCA Liability
Matthew Wright spoke to Law360 about a recent decision dismissing claims against insurance and surety defendants in an unusual FCA suit, which alleged they aided fraud by bonding construction contractors that were not qualified for set aside contracts. The ruling significantly reduces the risk of Continue Reading
Nine McCarter Lawyers Named to ROI-NJ’s Influencers: Law List
ROI-NJ named eight McCarter partners to their inaugural list of ROI-NJ Influencers: Law list. Selected were Firmwide Managing Partner, Joe Boccassini; and partners Guillermo Artiles, Sheila Calello, Laura Kelly, Scott Kobler, Bill Palatucci, Grace Power and Lawrence Sannicandro. Associate Omar Continue Reading
Joe Boccassini and Bill Palatucci Named to NJBIZ’s 2022 Law Power 50 List
Joe Boccassini and Bill Palatucci were named to NJBIZ’s 2022 Law Power 50 list. Joe is “hailed as insightful and innovative, continuing to expand McCarter’s reach and capabilities while maintaining its long-standing focus on delivering exceptional client service.” They also noted that during the Continue Reading
Plain Language of Provision in Right of First Refusal Agreement Requiring 60 Days’ Notice to All Stockholders Sufficient to Defeat Motion to Dismiss
In Gower v. Trux, Inc., et al., 2022 WL 534204 (Del. Ch.) (Fioravanti, V.C.), the Court of Chancery denied a challenge, at the motion to dismiss stage, to claims seeking to invalidate a sale of all of the stock of Trux, Inc. (the Company). Looking to the plain text of the governing right of first Continue Reading
Philip Amoa Elected to Be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Corporate practice group partner Philip Amoa was elected to be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. This distinguished honor is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal Continue Reading
Tim Ferges Elected to Be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Trusts, Estates & Private clients partner Tim Ferges was elected to be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. This distinguished honor is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law Continue Reading
Justice Department Steps Up Jan. 6 Probe of Those in Trump’s Orbit
The Justice Department is adding prosecutors and resources to its investigation into the actions of former President Donald Trump’s allies to overturn the 2020 election just as the related congressional hearings are heating up. Robert Mintz, chair of McCarter’s White Collar Defense and Government Continue Reading
Federal Tax Cases To Watch In The Second Half Of 2022
In this article, Lawrence (Larry) Sannicandro provides insights to Law360 on the fallout from the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in Boechler v. Commissioner, finding that Internal Revenue Code Section 6330(d)(1)-'s 30-day deadline for filing collection due process proceedings in the U.S. Tax Court is Continue Reading
“Known” Creditors Can Pursue Untimely Claims in Any Venue
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware declared last Thursday that creditors known to debtors prior to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy that did not receive actual notice of the bankruptcy cases may pursue claims in the venue of their choice. In re Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, Continue Reading