The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that a 2019 amendment to the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination – N.J.S.A. 10:5-12.8(a), or Section 12.8—that bans nondisclosure agreements in employment discrimination-related cases also covers nondisparagement clauses. In reaching this conclusion, the court Continue Reading
Flexibility in Finalized NIST SP 800-171 Revision 3 Security Policy May Add Compliance Burden to Federal Contractors
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) issued “organization-defined parameters” in its finalized revision 3 of its Special Publication 800–171, Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Systems and Organizations. These parameters offers agencies and Continue Reading
NJ Supreme Court Adopts McCarter Position In NJ Wage and Hour Act Class Action
The New Jersey Supreme Court rendered an opinion in Maia et al. v. IEW Construction Group on May 15, 2024 adopting McCarter’s position that certain amendments to the New Jersey Wage and Hour Act were not retroactive. McCarter partner Thomas Doherty presented oral argument on behalf of the New Jersey Continue Reading
Maneesh Gulati Named 2024 Top AANHPI Leader by the National Diversity Council
Maneesh Gulati has been named an Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Leader for 2024 by the National Diversity Council. The Top AANHPI Leaders list highlights individuals who have achieved success in their career while paving the way for other AANHPI individuals. On May 28th, awardees Continue Reading
Connecticut IP Team Joins McCarter & English
Michael Gnibus has joined McCarter & English's Stamford office as a Partner in the firm's Intellectual Property practice along with Catherine Winter, Nicholas Caiafa and Sean Varley. Michael spoke with Law360 Pulse and said that before making the decision to join the firm, he assessed the Continue Reading
DEA Cannabis Proposal Likely to Keep Insurers Sidelined
A recent federal proposal to reclassify cannabis as a Schedule III may move more insurers to offer coverage to cannabis businesses, but falls short of eliminating many of the risks currently inhibiting insurers from fully engaging the cannabis market. McCarter & English Partner Nicole Corona, Continue Reading
Trump’s Trial Trap: Voters to Be His Most Important Jury
A cornerstone of former President Trump’s defense strategy appears to be delaying trials until after the November election. Robert Mintz spoke with Axios about this tactic and what it could mean for the future of the litigations. Continue Reading
Hytera Sanctions Show Strength Of Antisuit Injunctions
The Seventh Circuit recently decided to uphold $1 million a day in sanctions against a manufacturing company for violating an order to drop trade secrets and copyright litigation in China. The manufacturer amassed $14 million in potential fines before the court stayed the sanctions after the company Continue Reading
Biden’s AI Guidance for Gov’t May Need More Risk Controls
In an effort to regulate use of emerging technology, the General Services Administration recommended that agencies looking into buying generative AI services and related hardware should weigh its benefits. Alex Major, Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice, spoke Continue Reading
McCarter & English Attorneys Named to the 2024 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll
Congratulations to our attorneys recognized for their exceptional pro bono contributions. The Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll named Lawrence (Larry) Sannicandro with “high honors” for completing more than 100 hours of pro bono service. Alexander Major, and Geoffrey Rosamond qualified for the “honors” Continue Reading