A federal judge’s rejection of a $700 million settlement, produced by Alphabet Inc.’s Google, gives warning to defendants in their strategy involving class action deals. A federal judge in California rebuked a deal with US states and consumers who claimed that the Google Play app store abused market Continue Reading
Dateline New Haven: Democratic Town Chair Vincent Mauro Jr.
Paul Bass spoke with Democratic Town Chair, and McCarter Government Affairs Advisor Vincent Mauro Jr. on New Haven’s Primary Day in which eight Democratic Party ward co-chair positions were up for grabs. Ward co-chairs vote for municipal, state and federal candidates at party nomination conventions Continue Reading
“Dems For Dems” Crush Challengers
Eight primaries took place in New Haven, CT on Tuesday, March 5th for Democratic Party ward co-chair positions. All eight were won by candidates on a slate called “Dems for Dems,” backed by party leaders and Yale’s UNITE HERE unions. Ward co-chairs vote for municipal, state and federal candidates at Continue Reading
Chasing Corruption
Prosecuting dishonest officials in New Jersey has never been a simple task. According to Bob Mintz, former NJ prosecutor and partner at McCarter & English, corruption cases are always challenging for prosecutors because they typically involve high profile defendants who may otherwise be well Continue Reading
Guillermo Artiles Named in Negocios Now Class of 2023 “Latinos 40 Under 40” in Tri-State NYC
Guillermo Artiles was recognized in Negocios Now’s Class of 2023 “Latinos 40 Under 40” in Tri-State NYC. The list celebrates Latinos in the NYC Tri-State area across all industries who have demonstrated exceptional leadership capabilities. Continue Reading
What’s Ahead for the NCAA Following Preliminary Injunction Enjoining ‘NIL-Recruitment Ban?
Kate Roggio Buck, a member of the firm’s Sports and Entertainment industry group who focuses on NCAA sports compliance, spoke with Law.com on the evolving rules concerning name, image, and likeness (NIL) agreements and the increase in antitrust lawsuits centering on compensation for NIL deals. As Continue Reading
Moy Ogilvie Recognized on the Hartford Business Journal’s 2024 Power 50 List
Moy Ogilvie, Hartford office managing partner, has been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 List for the fourth consecutive year. The list recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Hartford area. Continue Reading
Marijuana in Highland Park: Lawyers Have Doubts about New Suit
Local opponents of a new cannabis dispensary in Highland Park, New Jersey have filed a suit against the town seeking to stop cannabis sales. The suit claims that current ordinances allowing the dispensary go against a federal ban on the substance and is seeking a declaration that the authorization Continue Reading
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy’s FY2025 Budget Address: Key Highlights
Yesterday, Governor Murphy presented his FY2025 budget. Grounded in principles of fiscal responsibility, equitable education, economic opportunity, and affordability for all New Jerseyans, the proposed budget amounts to $55.9 billion. While the proposed budget prioritizes record amounts of spending Continue Reading
Justices’ Maritime Insurance Ruling Retains Tilted Status Quo
The US Supreme Court ruled that an insurer can enforce choice-of-law provisions in a marine insurance policy it issued to the owner of a yacht, upholding existing practices that give insurers an advantage over policyholders. In the unanimous decision, the justices rejected the yacht owners’ Continue Reading