Elite colleges across the country are facing antitrust pressure from private plaintiffs who accuse them of conspiring to raise tuition and restrict financial aid. The lawsuits claim that these schools use early decision to attract and secure wealthier students, while increasing costs for more Continue Reading
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 156 McCarter Attorneys in 2026 Referral Guide; Names Six “Lawyer of the Year”
We are proud that 156 of our attorneys are named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Six McCarter attorneys have also been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice area and region. Those lawyers include: Twenty-four of our attorneys are recognized as Best Lawyers Ones to Continue Reading
What OBBBA Means for Individual Taxpayers: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes many tax law changes impacting individuals. The changes cover a broad range of taxpayer behavior. This alert provides a brief overview of some of the more Continue Reading
Peter Zarella Named New England Rising Star by the Connecticut Law Tribune
McCarter & English partner Peter Zarella has been named a 2025 Rising Star as part of the New England Legal Awards. This award, presented by the Connecticut Law Tribune, recognizes attorneys from across the region for their outstanding contributions and achievements within the legal community. Continue Reading
Pro Bono Spotlight: Helping Tenants Seal Eviction Records Under New Affordable Homes Act
Fifteen volunteers from McCarter & English’s Boston office partnered with Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) to hold a first-of-its-kind pro bono clinic for tenants seeking to seal records of a past eviction record, a new remedy made available by Massachusetts legislation passed earlier this Continue Reading
How the Unraveling of Two Pentagon Projects May Result in a Costly Do-over
The U.S. Navy and Air Force are poised to cancel two nearly complete software projects that took 12 years and well over $800 million combined to develop, work initially aimed at overhauling antiquated human resources systems, so that other firms can have a chance to win similar projects. Commenting Continue Reading
WOW’s $1.5 Billion Deal Could Change Cable M&A
David Manno speaks with Channel Futures to discuss WideOpenWest’s (WOW) plans to go private in a $1.5 billion transaction, signaling that other cable providers may also be looking to engage in M&A opportunities. Manno said, "they had an opportunity to give the existing shareholders a premium to Continue Reading
Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients
With the recent hacking of the US courts’ electronic filing system, a number of courthouses across the country are implementing new filing restrictions to mitigate the risks and impacts of the attacks. McCarter & English partner Scott Christie spoke with The National Law Journal and said Continue Reading
State Supreme Court Arguments Paused for the Summer. Appellate Attorneys? Not So Much
Although many state supreme court arguments are on pause for the summer, many justices, court staff, and appellate attorneys enjoy no such break. McCarter partner Peter Zarella spoke with Law.com about the annual lull, sharing that while he welcomes some flexibility in the summer months, “to the Continue Reading
Frank and Linda Reich’s kNot Today Welcomes Zachary Myers to the Board
Zachary Myers, partner in McCarter’s Business Litigation Practice and former US Attorney, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of kNot Today, an organization founded by former NFL coach Frank Reich and his wife, Linda Reich. The nonprofit is dedicated to raising awareness, initiating Continue Reading