Jason Navarino, the former chair of Riker Danzig’s tax and corporate practice, has joined McCarter & English as a corporate partner in New Jersey. Jason spoke with Law360 to discuss his transition to McCarter & English, stating, "one of the great things about McCarter is that there's a lot Continue Reading
DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Federal restrictions on marijuana are scaling back following its reclassification from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III, though the fight for full federal legalization continues. Under the reclassification, cannabis moves from the more strictly regulated Schedule I category, Continue Reading
McCarter & English Announces Boston Office Move to One International Place
McCarter & English today announced the relocation of its Boston office, currently located at 265 Franklin Street, to The Chiofaro Company’s flagship development, One International Place, in the heart of Boston’s Downtown Waterfront. The firm will move in May 2027. The move marks an Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds Jason Navarino as a Corporate Partner in Newark, Strengthening M&A and Tax Capabilities
McCarter & English announced today that Jason D. Navarino has joined the firm as a partner in its Corporate Practice Group, enhancing the firm’s capabilities in mergers and acquisitions and complex tax matters. He joins from Riker Danzig, where he served as Chair of the firm’s Tax and Corporate Continue Reading
The White-Collar Defence Lawyers with Nothing to Do
According to data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, prosecutors brought fewer white-collar cases last year than in any year since at least 1986. Since returning to office last year, the Trump administration has paused and then overhauled enforcement of a law targeting Continue Reading
Alexandra Joyce Named a Lawyer on the Fast Track Winner for the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards
McCarter & English partner Alexandra Joyce has been named a Lawyer on the Fast Track winner for the 2026 Pennsylvania Legal Awards. Presented by The Legal Intelligencer and Law.com, this recognition honors exceptional lawyers in Pennsylvania and Delaware, and reflects Alex’s dedication, Continue Reading
New Haven Delegates Weigh Candidates in Democratic Governor’s Primary
Seventy-four delegates from New Haven — one of the largest delegations in Connecticut — will vote on the next Democratic nominee for governor of Connecticut next month. Which candidate will receive the party's formal nomination in advance of the primary election? McCarter Senior Government Continue Reading
Penelope Taylor Honored with 2026 Bernard A. Kuttner Pro Bono Award
McCarter & English partner Penelope Taylor has been named the 2026 recipient of the Essex County Bar Association’s Bernard A. Kuttner Pro Bono Service Award. The award recognizes attorneys, law firms, and other legal professionals who improve access to legal services and enhance human dignity by Continue Reading
Amazon Faces Long Odds in Expected Court Fight over Union
Where does Amazon’s effort to challenge certification of a union at one of its New York locations stand? They’ll likely appeal the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) finding that Amazon unlawfully refused to bargain with a union, but the company faces an uphill battle in convincing a federal Continue Reading
Moy Ogilvie Recognized on Hartford Business Journal’s 2026 Power 50 List
Moy Ogilvie, Managing Partner of the Hartford office, has been recognized on the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 List for the sixth consecutive year. Annually, the list honors Connecticut’s most influential leaders, highlighting their contributions and impact throughout the state. Moy’s Continue Reading