The dual-track exit process—where the company files for an IPO but also pursues an outright sale—is back in style for private equity firms as initial public offerings have again become a viable option after years of financial-crisis malaise. The recent pickup in U.S. dual-track pursuits has been Continue Reading
Data Security—The Risk Management You Cannot Afford to Ignore
The growing threat of cyber-related/electronic data security breaches and the attendant risk of liability and loss should compel companies in all industries to be evermore vigilant with their processes and procedures to protect against such breaches and to have a well-developed response protocol. Continue Reading
Chairman Mike Kelly has been named a 2014 Delaware Super Lawyer
McCarter & English, LLP announced today that Mike Kelly, Chairman, has been selected as a Delaware Super Lawyer for 2014. He was named as a Super Lawyer in recognition of his work in Civil Litigation Defense. The list appears in the June 2014 issue of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a Continue Reading
McCarter & English is pleased to announce its Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2014
McCarter & English, LLP announced today that three of the firm's attorneys have been selected as Pennsylvania Super Lawyers for 2014. The list appears in the June 2014 issue of Pennsylvania Super Lawyers, a supplement of Philadelphia Magazine. Joann M. LytleInsurance Coverage John J. Continue Reading
Robert Mintz interviewed on Bloomberg Radio’s national legal show regarding the important right to confront witnesses at a criminal trial and why the scope of that Constitutional guarantee remains unclear
$12 Million Settlement Ends UConn Law Library Saga
FDA Guidelines Suggest High Bar for Generic Versions of Biologic Drugs
As more modern drugs are created by biologic, rather than chemical, means, a set of proposed guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration this week suggests that making cheaper generic versions of those biologic drugs will be a lot more difficult. Maria Zacharakis, a partner at Boston Continue Reading
Selling the Company? Some Considerations for Directors
A heads-up to directors considering whether to sell the company: Recent Delaware court decisions have demonstrated the potential perils of passively following the advice of financial advisers, particularly where the adviser may have conflicted interests. Here are some key takeaways. Continue Reading
Gerard Brew and members of our Domestic Violence Project were honored with the Partners in Justice Award at the Partners for Women and Justice Spring Benefit
Gerard Brew and members of our Domestic Violence Project were honored with the Partners in Justice Award at the Partners for Women and Justice Spring Benefit on May 6, 2014. Partners for Women and Justice provides free legal assistance to abused women in domestic violence and family law matters. The Continue Reading