A prestigious publication that covers law and the legal profession has named Philip Amoa, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner, to its 2022 list of “Most Effective Dealmakers.” This award recognizes lawyers and legal professionals in the greater Philadelphia area for achieving impressive results in Continue Reading
Big Tech Doubles Down on Union Busting as Labor Movement Intensifies
With the recent vote for Amazon employees in Staten Island to unionize, some major tech companies are reportedly hiring legal counsel in an effort to combat worker unionization efforts. Hugh Murray comments on these developments. Continue Reading
NJBIZ Announces 2022 Leaders in Law Honorees
Joseph Lubertazzi, Jr., Chairman of the firm's Executive Committee, and Sherilyn Pastor, Partner and Chair of the Insurance Recovery practice group, have been named 2022 Leaders in Law honorees by NJBIZ. They join a group of lawyers and general counsel selected for their outstanding dedication to Continue Reading
Energy Attorney Al Taylor Joins McCarter & English in DC as Partner
WASHINGTON, April 26, 2022 – McCarter & English, LLP has expanded its Environment and Energy practice with the addition of F. Alvin “Al” Taylor as a partner. Taylor represents electric energy clients in transactional, regulatory, and litigation matters, including proceedings and rulemakings Continue Reading
Guillermo Artiles Discusses the Legalization of Recreational Cannabis in New Jersey
Guillermo Artiles, Chair of the firm’s Cannabis practice, spoke with ROI-NJ in two separate articles regarding the sale of cannabis for recreational use. With this change having officially gone into effect on April 21st, many are wondering if they've missed the window of opportunity to enter the Continue Reading
Connecticut Bar Association Recognizes Charlie Ray with Pro Bono Award
A fierce advocate for pro bono service throughout his career, Partner Charlie Ray was awarded The Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award by the Connecticut Bar Association. Judge DeMayo tirelessly fought for fundamental fairness and championed the legal rights of marginalized people. The same Continue Reading
McCarter Elevates New Class of Ten Partners
McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce the election of ten new partners, resident in five of the firm’s offices and representing six of its practice groups. Managing Partner Joe Boccassini said: “I congratulate our new class of partners who have shown such extraordinary dedication to Continue Reading
Amazon Faces Tough Choices After Victory for Workers
Following a historic outcome for the worker-led labor union at Amazon’s Staten Island JFK8 warehouse, the company may now face a new set of concerns as it addresses the conditions that allegedly led to the unionization vote. Hugh Murray comments on this development. Continue Reading
NY Legislature Takes Aim at Lenders’ Right to Revoke Mortgage Acceleration
Adam Swanson and Timothy Salter discuss the upheaval in NY mortgage foreclosure laws that could result from a proposed “foreclosure abuse prevention act” being considered by the NY legislature in their recent New York Law Journal article. They discuss how such an act would uproot well-settled law on Continue Reading
New Jersey Lawmakers Push to Overtake New York with New Crypto Regulations
Guillermo Artiles, chair of the firm's Government Affairs practice, speaks with Politico Pro about a bill currently making its way through New Jersey state legislature that would create a basic legal framework for digital asset businesses, which lawmakers say will compete with a licensing system in Continue Reading