McCarter partner Gerard Brew has received the 2021 Excellence in Writing Award for Best Overall Article from the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Section of Real Property, Trust and Estate Law. He was recognized for his article “The Estate Planning for a Disrupted Life – Lessons from S.T. v. 1515 Continue Reading
Retired New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia Joins McCarter & English
Newark, NJ – January 31, 2022 – McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that the Honorable Jaynee LaVecchia (ret.) will join the firm’s Business Litigation group as a partner in the Newark office, starting February 7, 2022. Justice LaVecchia adds further depth to the firm’s appellate, Continue Reading
Analysis: Aerospace Firms Brace for Turbulence in Russian Titanium Supplies
Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice, Franklin Turner, spoke with Reuters about government contractors being aware of the perils of doing business with Russia. Continue Reading
Should Employers Cut Sick Pay For the Unvaccinated?
McCarter partner Hugh Murray commented to UNLEASH about some companies in the UK and US cutting back on sick pay for those unvaccinated against COVID-19 and notes that employers should focus on positive incentives such as providing a few extra days of paid time off during the pandemic. Continue Reading
Cannabis: Five Questions Answered by Guillermo Artiles of McCarter & English
Chair of McCarter’s Cannabis and Government Affairs practices, Guillermo Artiles, spoke with ROI-NJ for the publication’s special section on cannabis. He commented on the quickly evolving sector and the ways McCarter works with clients to navigate this complex industry. Continue Reading
He is a NJ political operative who pleaded guilty to murder-for-hire, but remains free. Why?
A long-time New Jersey political consultant has admitted his guilt in a murder-for-hire plot, but has signed on with the FBI as a cooperating witness and remains free. Former federal prosecutor and head of McCarter’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Group Robert Mintz provides Continue Reading
Auto Insurance Companies Brace for Avalanche of Lawsuits after New Legislation
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has signed a new bill allowing auto policyholders whose uninsured or underinsured motorist claims are unreasonably denied or delayed to sue for three times the policy limit, plus pre- and post-judgment interest, attorney fees, and litigation expenses. McCarter Partner Continue Reading
New Biden Cybersecurity Memo May Sow Agency Confusion
McCarter partner and former intelligence officer Alex Major comments to Law360 about the new White House memo aimed at improving cybersecurity coordination and standards across national security agencies, noting that the lack of clarity could potentially lead to jurisdictional clashes, confusion, Continue Reading
‘House of Trump is Crumbling’: Why Ex-President’s Legal Net is Tightening
The New York Attorney General and the Manhattan District Attorney have each launched investigations into the finances of the Trump Organization. Former federal prosecutor and head of McCarter’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Group Robert Mintz provides his perspective on the Continue Reading
Omar Bareentto Selected for 2022 Council of Urban Professionals New York Fellows Program
McCarter lawyer Omar Bareentto has been selected to join the Council of Urban Professionals (CUP) New York Fellows Program cohort for the 2022 program year. The Council of Urban Professionals’ mission is to inspire, elevate, and empower the next generation of diverse business and civic leaders. Continue Reading