In a matter of first impression, the Second Circuit recently decided to apply a “but-for” causation standard to both workplace discrimination claims under the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. McCarter partner Hugh Murray discussed the implications of the ruling that Continue Reading
Warehouse Pros Reveal the Most Important Factors to Consider when Moving to an Automated Warehouse
As warehouses begin to optimize the supply chain and reduce fulfillment costs with emerging technologies, some businesses are considering the switch to an automated warehouse. McCarter partner Ron Leibman shared that the number-one factor that businesses should consider when moving to an automated Continue Reading
Car Equipment Co. Flips Ruling Capping Asbestos Coverage
A three-judge panel of the Illinois Appellate Court’s First District reversed a trial court’s decision and ruled that thousands of asbestos personal injury actions against Hennessy Industries Inc. constitute multiple “occurrences” under the terms of its liability insurance policies, paving the way Continue Reading
David Kott Argues in NJ Supreme Court on Standards for the Amount of Damages that Should Be Set in Additur and Remittitur
McCarter partner David Kott argued before the New Jersey Supreme Court on behalf of amicus curiae New Jersey Business and Industry Association in Orientale v Allstate Insurance. In McCarter’s brief, authors David Kott, Edward J. Fanning, Jr. and Amanda Munsie argued that in fixing the amount of Continue Reading
Call It the Blockchain State
McCarter continues to drive business and industry with our involvement in creating the first-of-its-kind Blockchain Association of New Jersey, which was covered in a special ROI-NJ report highlighting startups and disrupters in the state. The report features Guillermo Artiles, a leader of McCarter’s Continue Reading
“Litigator of the Week” Nomination
McCarter Chairman Mike Kelly has been nominated for “Litigator of the Week” by AmLaw’s Litigation Daily. Mike was nominated after having a banner week prevailing before the Delaware Supreme Court in Verition v. Aruba Networks, a highly anticipated case regarding appraisal actions where Continue Reading
Philip Amoa Recognized in 2019 40 Under 40 and Giants of the Business Bar Lists
Philip Amoa has been named to Philadelphia Business Journal’s “2019 40 Under 40” list, which honors the most dynamic, up-and-coming leaders in various industries in the greater Philadelphia area. The feature will be published in the May 31 issue. He has also been named to the Business Law Section Continue Reading
Robert Mintz Interviewed on Bloomberg Radio Regarding the Redacted Mueller Report
Robert Mintz was part of Bloomberg Radio’s live nationwide coverage of the release of the redacted Mueller report by U.S. Attorney General William Barr. Continue Reading
Delaware Supreme Court Clarifies Prior Landmark Appraisal Rulings In Setting Aruba’s Fair Value Well Below Deal Price
A highly anticipated ruling issued April 16, 2019, clarifies the Delaware Supreme Court’s prior landmark appraisal rulings in DFC Global and Dell, affirming that deal price should be one of the strongest indicators of fair value in an appraisal evaluation under certain circumstances. Continue Reading
CIANJ Names McCarter an Environmental Leader and Honors Lanny Kurzweil with Lifetime Achievement Award
McCarter was named an Environmental Leader by the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey (CIANJ) at the association’s Environmental Leadership Awards Breakfast. Partner Lanny Kurzweil was honored with a Lifetime Achievement award and named to CIANJ’s Environmental Hall of Fame. Continue Reading