Ron Leibman, chair of McCarter’s Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice, speaks with SeafoodSource to discuss rising global shipping rates, especially between the US and China, in the midst of the nations’ trade war. President Trump’s tariff program has surged spot rates Continue Reading
More Highway Stops as DOT Cracks Down on Truckers
Ron Leibman, chair of McCarter’s Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management Practice, speaks with National Law Journal to discuss the promise of broad deregulation and the Trump administration’s goal to increase enforcement of English language requirements for truck drivers. Leibman Continue Reading
McCarter & English Welcomes Trusts & Estates Attorneys Jill Lebowitz and Abbey Horwitz
Duo Joins the Firm’s Newark Office McCarter & English today announced that trusts and estates attorneys Jill Lebowitz and Abbey Horwitz have joined the firm’s Tax, Employee Benefits, Trusts, Estates & Private Clients practice group in the Newark office. Lebowitz joins as a partner and Continue Reading
Tariff Rulings Undercut Trump’s Trade Authority, Dealmaking
A federal judge recently issued a preliminary injunction that blocked tariffs authorized by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) a day after the US Court of International Trade (CIT) ruled similarly. McCarter & English partner Zack Hadžismajlović spoke Continue Reading
David Kott Named Recipient of Francis X. Dee Award from the New Jersey Chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers
McCarter & English partner David R. Kott was named recipient of the 2025 Francis X. Dee Award from the New Jersey chapter of the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL). The award celebrates outstanding advocacy skills and dedication to improving the standards of trial practice and the Continue Reading
IAM Patent 1000 Recognizes McCarter Partners for Excellence in Patent Law
McCarter & English partners and intellectual property services have been recognized by Intellectual Asset Management (IAM1000) in four regions. The 2025 IAM Patent 1000 is a directory dedicated to identifying the leading patent professionals and firms in the world’s key jurisdictions. The Continue Reading
Insurance Coverages Being Reviewed as More Severe Hurricanes are in the Forecast
J. Wylie Donald speaks with Law360 to discuss climate change and the changes it has on the hurricane season and changing flood zones, and what that means for policyholders. Wylie says, "If you're not looking at 'What is the weather of today; as opposed to 'what is the weather that I've been used Continue Reading
McCarter Lawyers Named 2025 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Delaware and Pennsylvania
Once again, McCarter attorneys have been recognized by Thomson Reuters as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars in Delaware and Pennsylvania. Nominated by their peers and clients, the select group represents only 5 percent of lawyers in each state who receive the Super Lawyers recognition and 2.5 percent Continue Reading
Despite US-China Tariff Pause, Business Pressures Persist
In a recent conversation with Law360, McCarter & English partner Zack Hadžismajlović commented on the U.S.-China agreement to pause tariffs for 90-days, emphasizing that this short-term measure does little to alleviate the underlying uncertainty regarding global trade. “Business doesn't thrive Continue Reading
Nick Keller Elected to the NJSBA Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section Board of Consultors
Nick Keller was elected to the NJSBA Real Property Trust and Estate Law Section Board of Consultors. The Board of Consultors plays a crucial role in shaping the legal landscape related to trusts and estates and real property, by providing input on legislation and regulations. They are responsible Continue Reading