What does New York's Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) mean for loan servicers and the secondary market in 2026 and beyond? One issue is standing. Servicers will need to give increased scrutiny to determining whether they have standing to foreclose on mortgages. Servicers acquiring Continue Reading
Joe Boccassini on Strategic Growth and the Value of a Full-Service Platform
McCarter & English Firmwide Managing Partner Joe Boccassini was recently featured in New Jersey Law Journal discussing the forces driving law firm growth in New Jersey despite continued market uncertainty. Joe pointed to strong demand across litigation, bankruptcy, real estate, intellectual Continue Reading
Paramount Raises Valid Points in Anti-Netflix Arguments: Competition Experts
Paramount Skydance’s arguments that its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) faces a less fraught regulatory approval process thank Netflix’s competing bid is generally sound, but that doesn’t mean a Paramount/WBD deal would be smooth sailing before DOJ and the FTC. A key difference between the Continue Reading
On Netflix, Mega Mergers, Lobbyists Say Don’t Forget Congress
While high-stakes mega mergers like Netflix’s proposed acquisition of Waner Bros. are still under review by federal regulators, industry lobbyists say not to underestimate the power and influence of Congress. Lawmakers may not be able to approve these deals but they can put pressure on the executive Continue Reading
US Antitrust Regulators Could Face Hurdles Around Market Definition and Share Measurement in Netflix/WBD Review
A merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) will face antitrust scrutiny from the US Department of Justice as regulators try to define the relevant market and measure market share. McCarter & English partner and former DOJ antitrust attorney Robin Crauthers spoke Continue Reading
Trump’s Cannabis Order: The Impact On Hemp And Research
President Trump’s recent executive order reignited the administrative process of reclassifying marijuana as a less restricted drug, and may have implications for the hemp industry. The order, “Increasing Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol Research," puts a stronger focus on researching medical Continue Reading
McCarter Represents LQR House Inc. in Registered Direct Offering
McCarter represents LQR House Inc. (NASDAQ: YHC), a niche ecommerce platform specializing in the spirits and beverage industry, in its $6.52 million registered direct offering with investors and certain directors and officers of the Company. The McCarter & English team was led by partners Huan Continue Reading
Trials & Mixed Outcomes Defined Antitrust Enforcers’ 2025
The evolution of dynamic technology markets posed significant challenges for antitrust enforcers, particularly as the rise of artificial intelligence technology reshaped the competitive landscape. High-profile cases against major technology platforms revealed just how difficult it is to apply Continue Reading
DOJ, FTC Signal Heightened Antitrust Scrutiny of Accreditation Bodies
Two recent actions by federal antitrust enforcers suggest heightened scrutiny of professional and educational accreditors for anticompetitive practices. The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division filed a statement of interest in a private lawsuit challenging the American Veterinary Continue Reading
Daniel Silver Named to Delaware 222 List of Most Impactful Leaders for 2026
Delaware Business Times has named Daniel Silver, Co-Managing Partner of McCarter & English’s Wilmington Office, to its Delaware 222 List of Most Impactful Leaders for 2026. Annually, the publication recognizes the state’s most impactful business, nonprofit and civic leaders creating jobs, Continue Reading