McCarter & English is solidifying its move into lobbying practice, opening a small office near the state capitol. The satellite, at 162 West State St., provides a base of operations for the firm’s government affairs practice, according to the attorney who leads it, Guillermo Artiles. “The Continue Reading
American Lawyer Names McCarter & English the 2019 Regional Litigation Department of the Year for New Jersey
The American Lawyer has named McCarter & English the 2019 Regional Litigation Department of the Year for New Jersey. The awards celebrate the legal profession’s finest individuals and firms across the country. The publication stated, “Whether it was a memorabilia fraud suit on behalf of the Continue Reading
McCarter & English Opens Trenton Office; Updates Website and Logo
McCarter & English has opened an office in Trenton to support its government affairs practice. Guillermo Artiles, who runs McCarter’s government affairs practice, manages the office. He is a former member of Gov. Phil Murphy’s legal team. He is joined by former federal prosecutor and McCarter Continue Reading
Omar Bareentto Selected as a Fellow of New Leaders Council New Jersey
Omar Bareentto has been selected as a fellow of New Leaders Council (NLC) New Jersey, a local chapter of the nation’s leading organization for Millennial thought leadership. The organization focuses on recruiting, training, and promoting young, progressive leaders ranging from elected officials to Continue Reading
Three Partners Recognized by Irish Legal 100
McCarter congratulates Ed Fanning, Cathy Mohan and Mike Kelly on being named among the Irish Legal 100 in 2019. Founded in 2008 by the Irish Voice newspaper, the Irish Legal 100 is an annual compilation of the most distinguished legal professionals of Irish descent from across the United States. Continue Reading
J&J Defeats New Trial Bid in NJ Asbestos-in-Talc Case
Law360 reports on McCarter and co-counsel’s success in defeating a bid for a new trial by the survivors of a mesothelioma patient who claimed his disease was caused by our client’s talcum powder. Continue Reading
Committee Chair Corner
Ken Meyer, editor of the International Association of Defense Counsel’s Defense Counsel Journal, shares some history about the publication, highlights from the latest DCJ edition, and how writers can get involved during the journal’s 85th anniversary. Continue Reading
What Blockchain Means for Lawyers, E-Commerce Merchants, and Financial Services
Key opinion leaders gathered at the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) Symposium Chicago to discuss the opportunities and challenges associated with blockchain, smart contracts, supply chain visibility, and maintaining standards. McCarter partner Ron Leibman said, “If you use PayPal Continue Reading
Two More Newark High Schools Get Career Academies, a Crucial Element of the District’s Improvement Plan
Two Newark high schools launched career-focused “academies” this week, bringing Superintendent Roger León closer to his vision of revitalizing the district’s traditional high schools and preparing students for college and careers. Barringer High School now offers a law and safety program that Continue Reading
McCarter’s Sheri Pastor Among the ABA Litigation Section’s 100 Women Who Inspire Us
Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Counseling Group Chair Sheri Pastor will be honored as one of the ABA Litigation Section’s 100 Women Who Inspire Us at the upcoming 2019 Women in Litigation Joint CLE Conference. Part of the ABA Litigation Section’s year-long celebration of the 100th Continue Reading