The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research is seeking damages over claims that negligence on the part of a Camden, N.J.-based genetic research firm led to the spoliation of important biochemical samples reserved for finding a cure for the disease. In a lawsuit filed Oct. 3 in New Continue Reading
David R. Kott to be awarded the 2014 Trial Board Award by the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey
On October 9, 2014, David R. Kott will receive the 2014 Trial Board Award from the Trial Attorneys of New Jersey. The Trial Board Award is a recognition of excellence, given by peers to trial attorneys who have distinguished themselves in the cause of justice. Mr. Kott was named Best Lawyers 2014 Continue Reading
McCarter Secures Jury Trial Victory for Terex Corp.
Ken Meyer defended Terex Corp. and Terex Advance Mixer, Inc. in Ocean County (NJ) Superior Court against allegations that Terex’s front discharge ready-mix cement truck was defectively designed. The plaintiff drove a Terex cement truck in the course of his employment. While filling the truck’s water Continue Reading
Joann Lytle recognized as one of Business Insurance’s 2014 “Women to Watch”
PHILADELPHIA—Prominent insurance publication Business Insurance has named Joann Lytle, an insurance coverage Partner in McCarter & English’s Philadelphia office, one of its Women to Watch for 2014. The annual feature, aimed at highlighting the most influential and inspiring women in Continue Reading
Michael J. Fox Foundation Sues Lab over Spoiled Specimens
Actor Michael J. Fox’s Parkinson’s disease research foundation hit a New Jersey medical lab Friday with a federal breach of contract suit, claiming negligence at its facility caused the loss of over $3.5 million in biospecimens collected to further Parkinson’s research. The Michael J. Fox Continue Reading
Universities Help Drive Need for Data-Security Advice
Data breaches at Target, Home Depot and more recently JPMorgan Chase have grabbed the biggest headlines this year, but threats aren't limited to for-profit entities, according to lawyers in a seemingly growing data-security practice area. Universities haven't been immune to so-called Continue Reading
Lawyers on the Fast Track – 2014
Philip Amoa has been named to the Legal Intelligencer's list of 2014 "Lawyers on the Fast Track" and is profiled in the special supplement on the 36 attorneys receiving the honor. The supplement aims to "shine a light on the outstanding young attorneys in Pennsylvania and the work they are doing to Continue Reading
Apple, Google to Face Legal Backlash to Encryption Plan
The newest Apple Inc. and Google Inc. smartphone operating systems will feature novel default encryption settings that will block law enforcement from accessing data stored on the phones, a plan that experts say is likely to spark courtroom and legislative battles over law enforcement's ability to Continue Reading
Bid First, Diligence Later Becomes New Norm in PE Auctions
The average length of time it takes for private equity firms to close deals has soared this year as many investment funds have turned the traditional auction process on its head by putting up offers before determining if the target is a company they really want to buy. Some buyers facing steep Continue Reading