Robert Mintz interviewed in “Bloomberg Law: Mintz and Heim on Menendez’s Bribery Case,” which appeared on Bloomberg Radio
3rd Circ. Ruling Bolsters Insurers in Federal Forum Fights
The Third Circuit chipped away at an argument that policyholders have often wielded to keep coverage disputes out of federal courts, by ruling recently that district judges cannot refuse to hear insurance cases merely because the coverage issues may eventually arise in a tort action against the Continue Reading
The Last Word: Three Questions with Some Members of the NJBIZ Top 250
What about your office environment keeps you strong? Joseph T. BoccassiniMcCarter & English LLP, firmwide managing partner My colleagues and our firm’s chairman are the two greatest energizing forces in my professional life. Our firm’s hallmark — that we recruit, retain and promote Continue Reading
Wilmington Trust Says Fraud Indictment May Be Tainted
Wilmington Trust Corp. and four former executives accused of hiding hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of overdue loans from investors and authorities said Tuesday that the indictment may be based on false grand jury testimony and may need to be dismissed. Continue Reading
Defense Attorneys Claim False Testimony Led to Wilmington Trust Indictments
Attorneys representing four ex-Wilmington Trust executives accused of criminal bank fraud say prosecutors knowingly presented false testimony during the defendants' grand jury hearing. The defense attorneys have asked the court to grant discovery so they can collect evidence to present their Continue Reading
3 Tips for Managing Your Cases at the PTAB
America Invents Act reviews at the Patent Trial and Appeal Board can be a powerful tool for companies looking to take down a patent. But the board has shown little patience for missteps and blown deadlines. Here, professionals share tips on how to manage cases and avoid blunders that can sink a Continue Reading
The Best Lawyers in America in three categories for 2018: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, and Litigation – Health Care
Ed Fanning has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America in three categories for 2018: Product Liability Litigation – Defendants, Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, and Litigation – Health Care. He is an experienced trial lawyer, with a focus on the defense of claims against Continue Reading
57 McCarter Attorneys Recognized in 2018 Guide; Eight Named “Lawyer of the Year”
McCarter & English, LLP is proud to announce that 57 of its attorneys have been named to the 2018 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Thirty one have been listed in Best Lawyers for at least 10 years and three for more than 25 years; three attorneys mark this as their first Continue Reading
Scuba Firm Settles U.S. Fraud Claims
A Virginia Beach company that supplies advanced equipment for the U.S. military’s search-and-rescue operations has agreed to pay $16 million to settle allegations that it fraudulently obtained government contracts and engaged in illegal bid-rigging schemes, the Justice Department announced Continue Reading