McCarter & English today announced the arrival of partners Brent Huber, Amy Berg, and Louie Jorczak to the firm's Indianapolis office, further strengthening its presence in Indiana and adding depth to three key practice groups. Huber joins the firm's Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Continue Reading
Omar Bareentto Appointed to Newark Symphony Hall Board of Directors
McCarter & English partner Omar Bareentto has been elected to the Newark Symphony Hall Board of Directors. This well-deserved appointment reflects his leadership and commitment to advancing the arts in the City of Newark and ensuring that Newark Symphony Hall’s legacy remains vibrant and Continue Reading
McCarter & English Recognized in BTI Client Service A-Team 2026
McCarter & English has been named to BTI Consulting Group’s Client Service A-Team 2026: Survey of Law Firm Client Service Performance. The BTI Client Service A-Team recognizes law firms highlighted for delivering strong client service based on direct, unprompted feedback from more than 350 Continue Reading
Cannabis World Cheers Justices’ Gun Rights Ruling
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that a ban on gun ownership for marijuana users is unconstitutional, affirming a Fifth Circuit decision that the government cannot restrict drug users from possessing firearms solely because of their drug use. The Court's unanimous 9-0 ruling dismissing the Continue Reading
NJ Bill Extending SOL for Trafficking Claims Would Provide Greater Accountability, Attorneys Say
A New Jersey Senate committee has unanimously passed legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for victims seeking to file civil lawsuits related to human trafficking. If enacted, the bill would extend the timeframe for filing such claims from the current five-year limit and allow Continue Reading
What’s Next for the Disparate Impact Doctrine, Some Ask After Justice Department Rule Changes
The future of the disparate impact doctrine in the employment context just became murkier. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an opinion stating that Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines on evaluating disparate impact claims were unconstitutional, arguing that they could Continue Reading
Michael Friscia and Susan Okin Goldsmith Again Named 2026 Global Leaders by World Trademark Review
McCarter & English partners Michael Friscia and Susan Okin Goldsmith again have been named to the World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 list for private practice in New Jersey. The WTR Global Leaders list brings together the world’s foremost law firm and corporate trademark Continue Reading
Amy Fisher Recognized Nationally and in Indiana for Product Liability by Chambers USA
McCarter partner Amy Fisher is recognized nationally for Product Liability & Mass Torts and ranked in Indiana for Litigation: Product Liability by Chambers USA. We are grateful to our clients and peers for their feedback and are committed to delivering our clients results worthy of the Continue Reading
McCarter’s Insurance Practice Earns Band 1 Ranking in Chambers USA
We are pleased to share that McCarter’s Insurance Recovery, Litigation and Counseling practice has been ranked Band 1 in Insurance in New Jersey, and has been ranked in Insurance: Dispute Resolution – Policyholder Nationwide and in Insurance in Pennsylvania in the latest edition of Chambers USA, Continue Reading
AI-Driven Efficiencies Force Law, Accounting Firms to Rethink the Billable Hour
AI tools are significantly reducing the time needed for certain tasks such as legal research, tax strategy, and document review, but those efficiencies are beginning to impact revenue generation and challenge traditional revenue models. McCarter & English partner Peter Zarella told the Continue Reading