The wave of high-profile cybersecurity attacks, data breaches, and system disruptions in 2024 has highlighted the growing need for policyholders to explore additional coverage options beyond traditional cyberinsurance. Sheri Pastor, chair of our Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Counseling group, Continue Reading
‘A Wake-up Call’: Experts Assess Impact of SSN Data Breach Case
A recent data breach became public following a class action filed in the Southern District of Florida. The suit alleged that a background check company failed to prevent a cyberattack by a “criminal gang” which claimed to have hijacked the personal information of nearly 3 billion people. Scott Continue Reading
The Future of Arbitrability Disputes in Light of the Supreme Court’s Ruling in ‘Coinbase’
The Supreme Court ruled that an arbitrator may not always be vested with the authority to make the decision as to arbitrability in Coinbase v. Suski. The court held that when there are conflicting agreements regarding the arbitrability of a dispute, it is solely a question for the judiciary to Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds Two Partners to Business Litigation Team in Hartford, CT
McCarter & English today announced that James Budinetz and Peter J. Zarella have joined the firm’s Business Litigation group as partners, expanding its Hartford, CT office. Both Budinetz and Zarella have extensive experience in complex civil and commercial litigation matters, intra-company Continue Reading
Chair of McCarter’s Government Affairs Practice Comments on George Helmy’s Appointment to the US Senate in the New Jersey Globe and NJBIZ
Guillermo Artiles, Chair of McCarter’s Government Affairs Practice, told the New Jersey Globe and NJBIZ, “He’s a consummate professional who I was fortunate to know even before he went on to become the longest serving chief of staff to a NJ Governor. He performed that very difficult job with ease; Continue Reading
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 179 McCarter Attorneys in 2025 Referral Guide; Names Six “Lawyer of the Year”
We are proud that 179 of our attorneys are named to the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Five McCarter attorneys have also been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their practice area and region. Those lawyers include: Fifty-five of our attorneys are recognized in Best Lawyers Ones to Continue Reading
David Kott Recognized by Best Lawyers as 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Newark, New Jersey
Best Lawyers awarded David Kott the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Products Liability Litigation-Defendants for the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan region. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For methodology, click here. Continue Reading
Sherilyn Pastor has been recognized by Best Lawyers for the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Newark, New Jersey
Best Lawyers awarded Sherilyn Pastor the 2025 “Lawyer of the Year” for Insurance Law for the Newark, New Jersey metropolitan region. No aspect of this advertisement has been approved by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. For methodology, click here. Continue Reading
Michael Sartori Recognized in 2024 Edition of IAM Strategy 300 for Third Consecutive Year
Michael Sartori has been named to the 2024 edition of IAM Strategy 300: The World’s Leading IP Strategists for the third year in a row. Focused exclusively on patent practitioners, IAM Strategy 300 identifies top practitioners who are leading the way in developing and implementing strategies that Continue Reading
On the Move and After Hours: McCarter English
Stephanie Olivo, formerly the director of compliance at the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC), has joined McCarter & English as special counsel, according to an announcement by the firm. She will be based out of the Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia offices. In her position Continue Reading