Congratulations to Erik Paul Belt, who was named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2025 Go To IP Lawyers list. Erik shared his most memorable case, reasons for choosing IP law, and outlook for 2025 in a feature for the magazine. Continue Reading
Examining Elon Musk’s xAI Lawsuit against OpenAI, Apple
XAI has brought a lawsuit against OpenAI and Apple accusing the tech companies of engaging in an “anticompetitive scheme” that could be complex if it goes to trial. McCarter & English partner and former DOJ antitrust lawyer Robin Crauthers spoke with Tech Target News to discuss the case and its Continue Reading
College Collusion Cases Spike as Price-Sensitive Students Sue
Elite colleges across the country are facing antitrust pressure from private plaintiffs who accuse them of conspiring to raise tuition and restrict financial aid. The lawsuits claim that these schools use early decision to attract and secure wealthier students, while increasing costs for more Continue Reading
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 156 McCarter Attorneys in 2026 Referral Guide; Names Six “Lawyer of the Year”
We are proud that 156 of our attorneys are named to the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Six McCarter attorneys have also been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice area and region. Those lawyers include: Twenty-four of our attorneys are recognized as Best Lawyers Ones to Continue Reading
What OBBBA Means for Individual Taxpayers: Key Takeaways
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes many tax law changes impacting individuals. The changes cover a broad range of taxpayer behavior. This alert provides a brief overview of some of the more Continue Reading
Peter Zarella Named New England Rising Star by the Connecticut Law Tribune
McCarter & English partner Peter Zarella has been named a 2025 Rising Star as part of the New England Legal Awards. This award, presented by the Connecticut Law Tribune, recognizes attorneys from across the region for their outstanding contributions and achievements within the legal community. Continue Reading
Pro Bono Spotlight: Helping Tenants Seal Eviction Records Under New Affordable Homes Act
Fifteen volunteers from McCarter & English’s Boston office partnered with Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) to hold a first-of-its-kind pro bono clinic for tenants seeking to seal records of a past eviction record, a new remedy made available by Massachusetts legislation passed earlier this Continue Reading
How the Unraveling of Two Pentagon Projects May Result in a Costly Do-over
The U.S. Navy and Air Force are poised to cancel two nearly complete software projects that took 12 years and well over $800 million combined to develop, work initially aimed at overhauling antiquated human resources systems, so that other firms can have a chance to win similar projects. Commenting Continue Reading
WOW’s $1.5 Billion Deal Could Change Cable M&A
David Manno speaks with Channel Futures to discuss WideOpenWest’s (WOW) plans to go private in a $1.5 billion transaction, signaling that other cable providers may also be looking to engage in M&A opportunities. Manno said, "they had an opportunity to give the existing shareholders a premium to Continue Reading
Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients
With the recent hacking of the US courts’ electronic filing system, a number of courthouses across the country are implementing new filing restrictions to mitigate the risks and impacts of the attacks. McCarter & English partner Scott Christie spoke with The National Law Journal and said Continue Reading