A New Jersey federal judge on Tuesday pared claims in a class action alleging some Whirlpool Corp. washing machines were improperly marketed as Energy Star-qualified, saying the class must amend its complaint to specify the actual injuries incurred by the alleged false advertising. U.S. District Continue Reading
Attorneys React To High Court’s Gene Patent Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that human genes cannot be patented, striking down Myriad Genetics Inc.'s patents on isolated DNA associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. Both Erik Belt and Maria Laccotripe Zacharakis, partners in the IP/IT Group at McCarter & English explain Continue Reading
54 McCarter Lawyers and 14 Practice Areas Recognized as “Leading Lawyers”
McCarter & English is pleased to announce that 54 of the firm’s attorneys have been recognized by the Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2015 guide, considered the premier survey of law firms nationwide. Chambers USA also recognized 14 of the firm’s practice Continue Reading
Lawyers React To High Court’s CERCLA Preemption Ruling
The U.S. Supreme Court found Monday that the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act does not preempt a North Carolina law prohibiting claims related to pollution that occurred more than 10 years ago. Here, attorneys tell Law360 why CTS Corp. v. Waldburger is Continue Reading
PE Funds Keeping Options Open With Dual-Track Exits
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
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