On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill or OBBBA, which includes many tax law changes impacting individuals. The changes cover a broad range of taxpayer behavior. This alert provides a brief overview of some of the more Continue Reading
Peter Zarella Named New England Rising Star by the Connecticut Law Tribune
McCarter & English partner Peter Zarella has been named a 2025 Rising Star as part of the New England Legal Awards. This award, presented by the Connecticut Law Tribune, recognizes attorneys from across the region for their outstanding contributions and achievements within the legal community. Continue Reading
Pro Bono Spotlight: Helping Tenants Seal Eviction Records Under New Affordable Homes Act
Fifteen volunteers from McCarter & English’s Boston office partnered with Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) to hold a first-of-its-kind pro bono clinic for tenants seeking to seal records of a past eviction record, a new remedy made available by Massachusetts legislation passed earlier this Continue Reading
How the Unraveling of Two Pentagon Projects May Result in a Costly Do-over
The U.S. Navy and Air Force are poised to cancel two nearly complete software projects that took 12 years and well over $800 million combined to develop, work initially aimed at overhauling antiquated human resources systems, so that other firms can have a chance to win similar projects. Commenting Continue Reading
WOW’s $1.5 Billion Deal Could Change Cable M&A
David Manno speaks with Channel Futures to discuss WideOpenWest’s (WOW) plans to go private in a $1.5 billion transaction, signaling that other cable providers may also be looking to engage in M&A opportunities. Manno said, "they had an opportunity to give the existing shareholders a premium to Continue Reading
Cyberattacks on US Courts System Affect High-Stakes Litigators, White-Collar Criminal Clients
With the recent hacking of the US courts’ electronic filing system, a number of courthouses across the country are implementing new filing restrictions to mitigate the risks and impacts of the attacks. McCarter & English partner Scott Christie spoke with The National Law Journal and said Continue Reading
State Supreme Court Arguments Paused for the Summer. Appellate Attorneys? Not So Much
Although many state supreme court arguments are on pause for the summer, many justices, court staff, and appellate attorneys enjoy no such break. McCarter partner Peter Zarella spoke with Law.com about the annual lull, sharing that while he welcomes some flexibility in the summer months, “to the Continue Reading
Frank and Linda Reich’s kNot Today Welcomes Zachary Myers to the Board
Zachary Myers, partner in McCarter’s Business Litigation Practice and former US Attorney, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of kNot Today, an organization founded by former NFL coach Frank Reich and his wife, Linda Reich. The nonprofit is dedicated to raising awareness, initiating Continue Reading
Peter Zarella Selected as 2025 40 Under Forty Honoree by Hartford Business Journal
McCarter partner Peter Zarella has been selected for the Hartford Business Journal’s 40 Under Forty Class for 2025. For the past 29 years, Hartford Business Journal, with the help of independent judges, has recognized 40 of the top young professionals in the state of Connecticut that are excelling Continue Reading
Former US Attorney Zachary Myers on Cybersecurity Threats, Crypto Crime and Ransomware
Zachary Myers, former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana and a partner at McCarter & English LLP, joins reporter Maura Johnson of The Indiana Lawyer to discuss his extensive background in prosecuting cybercrime, including ransomware, cryptocurrency fraud, and international Continue Reading