McCarter & English’s status as New Jersey’s oldest firm, the largest firm in the U.S. with New Jersey roots, and a regional leader are highlighted in this article, which examines the 14 firms with New Jersey presences that are among the nation’s 400 largest. Mike Kelly notes our growing Continue Reading
Scott Kobler named to Top 25 of NJBIZ Power 50 Health Care for 2014
Scott Kobler is again recognized among the top 25 of “the most powerful people” in the Health Care industry in New Jersey. Rankings were compiled by NJBIZ editors, resulting from interviews with leaders in the health care field in New Jersey. Included because "he knows financing like no one else", Continue Reading
New York Attorney Recognized in the NYS Courts Access to Justice Program for Pro Bono work with the Family Court’s Volunteer Attorney Program
An Attorney in our New York office was recently recognized in the NYS Courts Access to Justice Program for her Pro Bono work with the Family Court’s Volunteer Attorney Program. New York attorney Lisa Tyner provided pro bono assistance to unrepresented low-income clients in the family court help Continue Reading
When Shouldn’t You File a Property Tax Appeal?
It's a good time to consider a commercial property tax appeal in New Jersey, but Susan A. Feeney, a property tax attorney with McCarter & English, said in this interview with NJBIZ that appealing could end up costing you money if your property is actually underassessed by the municipality. The Continue Reading
Surge of Appeals Stalling System
With many types of commercial real estate still reeling from the downturn, New Jersey faces a tidal wave of property tax appeals from thousands of weary, often cash-strapped building owners across the state. And it's only likely to get worse. Frank Ferruggia, a McCarter & English attorney who Continue Reading
In Newark, Revaluation is Spurring Action
Last year's property tax revaluation in Newark sent ripples through the state's largest city. But for many commercial property owners, they felt more like shockwaves. Frank Ferruggia, an attorney with McCarter & English, said the tax burden on commercial property owners rose to 60 percent Continue Reading
Loser in medical marijuana bidding process takes matter to court
A non-profit healthcare foundation that lost a bid to operate the only medical marijuana dispensary in Lowell filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, alleging that the department improperly approved the application of the foundation's Continue Reading
Five McCarter Attorneys Recognized by Who’s Who Legal for 2014
NEWARK, NJ – March 17, 2014 – McCarter & English, LLP announced that five of the firm’s attorneys have been included in the International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers for 2014. This prestigious annual award, conferred by Who’s Who Legal, recognizes individual lawyers and firms in Continue Reading
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Coudert, Dechert Battle Over Confidential Client Records
David Adler is quoted, and Mary Gabriel and Joseph Scholz mentioned, in this article discussing a development in a significant case in which we represent the bankruptcy administrator for Coudert Brothers LLP. Continue Reading