While headline-making litigations like the Defense of Marriage Act case in the U.S. Supreme Court and work for economically challenged criminal defendants continues to hold the attention of BigLaw pro bono counsels, that doesn't mean the legal industry isn't finding new avenues for volunteer legal Continue Reading
10 Partners On The Secret Of Success
Success can seem elusive even once you've been promoted to partner. How do you bring in great clients? And how can you best serve your firm and the associates you work with? We reached out to partners, and asked them to share their secrets. Jeffrey Testa, McCarter & English LLP "My Continue Reading
BU Wins $13 Million in Patent Infringement Suit
A US District Court jury has awarded Boston University more than $13 million after finding that three companies infringed on a BU patent for blue LEDs (light emitting diodes), used in countless cell phones, tablets, laptops, and lighting products. The University was represented by Michael Shore, Continue Reading
Robert Mintz quoted in “Verdict In Deadly W. Va. Mine Blast Sends A Mixed Message,” which appeared in Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Exec’s Cut In $2M Bid-Padding Scheme Covered, Judge Says
A New Jersey federal judge handed a partial win to an industrial storage system company in a coverage dispute on Thursday, saying the company's crime insurance policy covered the amount a crooked executive took from an alleged $1.9 million in padded bids but not the share a contractor Continue Reading
KDC Solar Closes $100M Debt Deal With Highbridge Principal Strategies
KDC Solar LLC ("KDC Solar"), headquartered in Bedminster, New Jersey, closed a debt investment with Highbridge Principal Strategies, LLC. The $100 million investment refinanced a construction facility KDC Solar had established with the Prudential Capital Group, a division of Prudential Financial Continue Reading
Litigator Erik Belt New President of BPLA; Vows To Work For Enhanced Patent Rights
McCarter & English Partner Seeks Pendulum Swing Toward Invention-Facilitating IP Protection to Benefit Economy, Society BOSTON (Dec. 1, 2015) – Erik Paul Belt, an intellectual property litigator who represents rights-holders and alleged infringers alike, has become president of the Boston Continue Reading
When the Mission Goes Beyond Money: Impact Investors Seek to Back Companies That Deliver a Dollar and a Difference
MCC: There’s been a fair amount of talk about impact investing, but some confusion about just what it entails. What is impact investing? Johnson: Typically in investing, the investor is seeking to preserve capital and achieve some sort of financial return. In impact investing, there’s an Continue Reading
Wage Suits Hit Record High Amid Focus On Worker Rights
The number of new wage-and-hour suits in federal courts hit an all-time high last year, up about 8 percent over the previous year, a rise attorneys say stems from overtime and minimum wage policy debates around the country increasing worker awareness and the difficulty of applying New Deal-era Continue Reading
McCarter & English Listed in U.S. News – Best Lawyers 2016 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
McCarter & English LLP is pleased to announce that the firm has been listed in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers 2014 “Best Law Firms” rankings, which is recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a tiered ranking signals a unique Continue Reading