Four ex-Wilmington Trust executives attacked their May convictions on federal securities fraud and conspiracy charges late Friday, demanding acquittal or new trials and accusing the government of missteps ranging from changing theories mid-trial to lacking evidence of criminal intent to conceal Continue Reading
The Future of Banking: Digital Apps, Big Data and Artificial Intelligence
WITHIN TWO YEARS, "MORE than half of all new bank account applications will involve mobile devices," says Javelin Strategy & Research Director of Digital Banking Emmett Higdon. "Banks can no longer afford to stitch together piecemeal solutions for mobile prospects and must provide a consistent, Continue Reading
Travelers, Becton Strike Settlement In $167M Coverage Row
McCarter & English Law360 noted Anthony Bartell as counsel to Becton Dickinson in reporting on a settlement that resolved litigation with Travelers over insurance coverage for defense costs and $167 million in settlement payments arising from underlying disparagement/unfair competition Continue Reading
J&J Battles To Throw Out $117M Verdicts In NJ Talc Case
Law360 quotes from defense arguments presented by John Garde in its coverage of a high-profile New Jersey state court litigation alleging talcum powder manufactured by Johnson & Johnson contributed to a man’s cancer diagnosis. Click to read full article: “J&J Battles To Throw Out Continue Reading
IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes McCarter for Transactional, Litigation and Prosecution Practices in Patent Professionals Rankings for 2018
Two McCarter & English partners have been recognized in Intellectual Asset Management, the prestigious bi-monthly publication that acknowledges the world’s leading patent professionals. McCarter’s Massachusetts and New Jersey service areas were also recommended for transactional, litigation and Continue Reading
Ryan Richman Appointed to the New Jersey Supreme Court’s Model Civil Jury Charge Committee
The Board of Directors of the New Jersey Defense Association has elected Ryan Richman to serve on the 2018-2020 Rules term for the Model Civil Jury Charge Committee, a standing committee of the New Jersey Supreme Court which prepares and updates model civil jury charges to be useful to trial judges Continue Reading
Issues for Consideration When Negotiating and Drafting Solar PPAs
As the cost of solar generation continues to drop, cooperatives are adding more solar to their power supply portfolios. Some cooperatives develop, construct, own and operate their own facilities, but many are entering into long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) with third-party developers, Continue Reading
Chambers USA 2018 Recognizes 54 McCarter Attorneys and 16 Practice Areas
McCarter & English is pleased to announce that 54 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by the Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2018 guide, considered the premier survey of law firms nationwide. Chambers USA also recognized 16 of the firm’s practice groups, Continue Reading
Kristofor Henning Featured in The Legal Intelligencer Regarding His Arrival to the Firm
Kristofor T. Henning, a commercial litigator with law firm and in-house litigation experience, joined McCarter & English as a partner in the firm’s Center City office. Henning most recently was a vice president for litigation with Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co., where he managed a team of Continue Reading
David Silvia Joins McCarter & English; Brings Diverse IP Practice
Former Nuclear Submarine Engineer Is Partner in Firm’s Stamford Office David Silvia, a former engineer who designed nuclear submarines before becoming an intellectual property lawyer, has joined McCarter & English as a partner, bringing his diverse IP practice to the firm and will be resident Continue Reading