McCarter & English’s preeminent Public Finance group has been ranked among the leading public finance practices in The Bond Buyer’s “Northeast Yearend Review.” The firm is credited with the 4th highest volume of bond issuances in Massachusetts and 5th highest in New Jersey in FY2025. McCarter Continue Reading
McCarter Assists Caffè Nero in Entering DC Market
DC Coffee Chain Looks to Sell Stores During Chapter 11 Bankruptcy McCarter partners Michael MacClary, Jeffrey Testa, and Ted Grannatt helped coffeehouse chain Caffè Nero obtain DC bankruptcy court approval of its winning bid from a Chapter 11 auction of assets and locations of debtor DC coffee Continue Reading
McCarter Helps Caffè Nero Move into DC Market with Winning Auction Bid
A McCarter team represents premium coffeehouse brand Caffè Nero in acquiring substantially all the assets and locations of Washington, DC-based coffee chain Compass Coffee after Compass filed bankruptcy in January. The DC bankruptcy court recently approved Caffè Nero’s winning bid of $4.75 million Continue Reading
McCarter Lawyers Recognized in Legal 500 US City Elite 2026 Rankings
Six McCarter attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US City Elite rankings. This recognition highlights exceptional, city-based legal leaders who are driving innovation and growth in their practice areas. The list includes: No aspect of this or any advertisement has been approved Continue Reading
Anthropic Digs in Heels in Dispute with Pentagon, Source Says
Can the Pentagon force an AI company to loosen its guardrails? Franklin Turner spoke to Reuters about the escalation of tension between the US Department of Defense and Anthropic over the company’s refusal to ease military-use restrictions on its technology. In a meeting between Anthropic CEO Continue Reading
With Trump Tariffs Overturned, Attorneys Are Looking to Trade Court to Claw Back Refunds
With the Supreme Court's decision invalidating the Trump administration's tariff policies, the Court of International Trade may be called upon to require the executive branch to return billions of dollars collected in duties. The decision found that President Trump could not use the International Continue Reading
3 Questions After Justices Sink Trump’s Emergency Tariffs
The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) were unlawful, resolving a significant dispute over executive authority in trade policy. While the decision settles the question of legality, it leaves important Continue Reading
Supreme Court Tariff Ruling Will Trigger Unprecedented Refund Process for US Importers
Over $170 billion is owed to importers following the Supreme Court’s decision that struck down President Trump’s country-specific tariffs, but claiming those funds won’t be easy. US Customs and Border Protection has processes for issuing refunds or collecting additional funds if an importer is Continue Reading
Union Numbers in Private Sector Rise in 2025 but Down Long-term
Union representation in the private sector rose to 6.8% in 2025, despite a sharp drop in union elections and work stoppages last year, according to the US Department of Labor’s annual union membership survey. What does this mean for employers? Hugh Murray, Chair of McCarter’s Labor & Employment Continue Reading
CMMC Compliance Pressures Small and International Defense Suppliers
New US cybersecurity rules are reshaping the defense industrial base, with significant implications for small and cross-border suppliers. In a recent Reuters article, Alexander Major provides insight into how CMMC requirements may reduce competition and create complex compliance Continue Reading