Robert Mintz quoted in “Volkswagen Faces Criminal Probe On The Road Ahead,” which appeared in Law360
Semiconductor Cos. Can’t Sink $14M IP Award To Boston U
A Massachusetts federal judge ruled Tuesday that Boston University’s delay in filing its patent infringement suits against Epistar Corp. and Everlight Electronics Co. Ltd. failed to cause the electronic companies economic harm, ordering them and Lite-On Inc. to pay a nearly $13.7 million jury award Continue Reading
3 McCarter Offices Get New Managing Partners; Philadelphia, Stamford, NYC See New Leadership
Environmental Attorney McAleese Takes Reins in Philadelphia; Litigator Cherico, in Stamford; David Adler and Sarah Biser Share Duties in NY McCarter & English, the prominent, 400-attorney regional law firm, has named new managing partners for three of its nine offices. The offices with new Continue Reading
Mary Gabriel named to New Jersey Law Journal 2016 “New Leaders of the Bar”
Mary Gabriel was named to the New Jersey Law Journal’s 2016 “New Leaders of the Bar,” a list of the 47 most impressive young lawyers in the state. The winners will be profiled in a magazine special section scheduled for publication in November. They will also be honored at an event on June 15th at Continue Reading
Robert Mintz interviewed in “Bloomberg Law: CA Fines Jurors For Misusing Internet,” which appeared on Bloomberg Radio
Supreme Court Affirms Dismissal of AstraZeneca Class Action
The Delaware Supreme Court last week upheld the dismissal of a 12-year-old class action accusing AstraZeneca of consumer fraud, saying the group of third-party payor health insurers could not claim injury under applicable state laws. The ruling brought clarity to Delaware's consumer fraud act, Continue Reading
NJ Class Suits Over E-Commerce Disclaimers Causing Stir
Companies engaged in e-commerce in New Jersey are being hit with class action suits claiming their terms of service violate a state consumer protection law enacted when Ronald Reagan was president—and the litigation is causing concern in the business community. Toys R Us, Victoria's Secret and Continue Reading
Supremely Qualified—Walter Timpone
Walter Timpone “is the epitome of the type of jurist the citizens of this State deserve to have as a member of the Supreme Court; he is most deserving of this appointment.” Michael P. Kelly, Chairman of McCarter & English: “Walter enjoys a well-earned reputation as a man of great Continue Reading
How To Help PE Firms In A Tough Fundraising Environment
Global market volatility, geopolitical uncertainty and an overall deal-making slump all contributed to a downturn in private equity fundraising for the first quarter of 2016, but experts say that law firms can help their PE clients weather the storm by advising they stay true to their fundraising Continue Reading