McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce the election of 10 new partners, resident in seven of the firm’s offices and representing eight of its practice groups. Managing Partner Joe Boccassini said: “I am very excited to welcome a talented and diverse class of partners. Our new partners Continue Reading
Cryptocurrency Expert Thinks Bitcoin, Other Digital Currencies Still Have Bright Future, Even with Pandemic Roiling Markets
McCarter partner Guillermo Artiles comments on New York’s 2015 cryptocurrency regulatory reform and how that reform impacted the industry. He also speaks about the Digital Asset and Blockchain Technology Act, which was introduced in the New Jersey Senate in November and how the state can be a leader Continue Reading
Donald Trump Executive Order Banning Diversity Training Suspended by Labor Department
The Labor Department has suspended enforcement of Donald Trump’s executive order restricting diversity training by government agencies and contractors that the president labeled "divisive" and "un-American” after a federal court judge blocked it. "This is welcome news for federal contractors and Continue Reading
The Role of Public Broadcasting in Our Democracy
Scott Kobler, partner at McCarter & English and Chair of NJTV, is interviewed by Stephen Adubato to discuss the role of public broadcasting in our democracy, how public media works to improve our quality of life, and the importance of NJTV’s Learning Live initiative. Scott discuses how the Continue Reading
Constrained by Crisis, Law Firms and Clients Are Learning to Compromise on Pricing
The COVID-19 pandemic and its economic fallout have driven legal departments to turn to their law firms for help. With a toolbox of old and new ideas at their disposal, firms are showing that they're ready to listen. At McCarter & English, chief operating officer John Brefach feared an Continue Reading
Top Government Contracts Cases to Watch in 2021
This year will see a wave of litigation related to COVID-19 relief funding and associated FCA cases are almost inevitable following the federal government's significant spending to address the impact of COVID-19. "One of the things that I don't think companies are taking into consideration is Continue Reading
Fashion Companies’ Legal Issues and Cases in 2021
During the pandemic, many fashion companies and apparel retailers have spent time in bankruptcy court, generally working out concessions with landlords and lenders. But beyond those existential legal concerns, which many in the industry will continue to face as the pandemic extends into the new Continue Reading
New Jersey Regulation and Legislation to Watch in 2021
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is entering 2021 with an eye on winning a second term while his administration imposes restrictions on businesses due to the coronavirus outbreak and crafts regulations for selling adult-use recreational marijuana and implementing an environmental justice law, even as Continue Reading
Government Contracts Policies to Watch in 2021
The upcoming transition in the White House will likely bring about a significant shift in federal procurement policy in 2021, and a task force fighting collusion among contractors is expected to launch its first enforcement actions this year. There are four policies that are expected to change Continue Reading
With No Federal COVID-19 Liability Shields, States Go It Alone
The $900 billion stimulus relief bill that Congress approved Sunday did not include a COVID-19 liability shield. Republicans pushed for it, Democrats opposed it, and the issue is likely dead. Litigation risks for many employers, however, may not be that great. Proving that an infection originated Continue Reading