Hugh Murray was quoted in a Law360 article Mask-Averse Workers Add Extra Hurdle As Employers Reopen saying “As we reopen in the COVID-19 world, some employees are certainly likely … to say 'I don't want to wear the mask' or 'I don't want to do this safety thing,'" Murray said. "If two or more of Continue Reading
Guillermo Artiles Elected to Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey Board of Directors
The Statewide Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of New Jersey announces the election of Guillermo Artiles to its Board of Directors. Continue Reading
Irene Hurtado and Kelly Garrone Honored for Pro Bono Representation
Partners for Women and Justice honored Irene Hurtado and Kelly Garrone for their pro bono representation of a victim of sexual assault who obtained a restraining order against her abuser. Client Nancy Washington was also honored for her longtime support of the organization, and Jane Hanson, the Continue Reading
Thomas Rechen Begins Term as President of the Hartford County Bar Association
Firm Now Serves Two of Connecticut’s County Bar Associations,as Attorney Joseph Cherico is Current President of Fairfield County Bar Association McCarter & English attorney Thomas J. Rechen accepted the gavel as President of the Hartford County Bar Association, effective May 4, 2020. Rechen, Continue Reading
Supreme Court Overturns Convictions in ‘Bridgegate’ Scandal That Had Ensnared Christie Allies
A unanimous Supreme Court on Thursday overturned the convictions of two of former New Jersey governor Chris Christie’s political allies in the “Bridgegate” case, saying the federal government went too far in prosecuting them for retaliating against a political rival. “The message delivered in Continue Reading
Kelly: SCOTUS ‘Bridgegate’ Decision Ends ‘Ugly Chapter’ In ‘Very Long Nightmare’
The U.S. Supreme Court has thrown out the convictions of two central figures in the 2013 “Bridgegate” lane-closing scandal. It’s been more than six years since traffic patterns were purposely altered on the George Washington Bridge in what prosecutors said was a plot to punish the Democratic Continue Reading
Bridgegate Ruling Shows Not All Dirty Politics Is a Crime
In case prosecutors didn't get the message from previous corruption rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court's Thursday decision unanimously nixing the "Bridgegate" convictions serves as a stark reminder that not every misdeed by a public official amounts to a crime, no matter how unsavory the politics, Continue Reading
BTI Names McCarter a Midsize Powerhouse Law Firm
BTI Consulting Group has named McCarter & English one of six Midsize Powerhouse law firms. Stating “the secret is in the client service,” BTI recognized McCarter’s depth of partnership and unwavering commitment to our clients. We are honored to have received this distinction as we continually Continue Reading
Attorneys React to High Court’s Copyright Ban for Annotated State Laws
The U.S. Supreme Court has held that the annotations contained in Georgia’s legal codes are ineligible for copyright protection, and attorneys say the decision could have unintended consequences. In a 5-4 decision, the justices on April 27 said the ruling was based on the principle that Continue Reading
Some Small Businesses That Got Aid Fear the Rules Too Much to Spend It
Requirements for using federal coronavirus loans are complicated and confusing for owners. “It’s chaos,” one lawyer said. The $660 billion Paycheck Protection Program was meant to extend a lifeline to small businesses battered by the pandemic, allowing them to keep employees on the payroll. But Continue Reading