Tom Doherty spoke with SHRM about the long-standing Chevron precedent as relates to federal agency powerin one of several employment-related cases on the docket for the U.S. Supreme Court. Continue Reading
McCarter Named 2023 Law Firm Honoree by Pro Bono Partnership
McCarter & English has been named as the Pro Bono Partnership’s 2023 Law Firm Honoree and will be honored at the organization’s 26th Anniversary Gala on September 27, 2023. The Pro Bono Partnership is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free business and transactional legal Continue Reading
Attorneys Anticipate New Cannabis Law Will Help Address Financial and Legal Matters in Industry
Guillermo Artiles spoke with the New Jersey Law Journal about the new bill (A4151/S2766) signed by Gov. Murphy that would expand investment in cannabis dispensaries owned by minorities, women, or disabled veterans. “This is another way to kick-start what was the original intent of the law: Continue Reading
Canceled $5B Air Force Deal May Be Susceptible to Protests
The U.S. Air Force may have opened itself up to protests and litigation over its decision to cancel its Enterprise Cyber Capabilities, or EC2, procurement for cybersecurity and cyberwarfare support services. The agency stated that the 250-plus proposals received would result in "far more prime Continue Reading
How Contractors Are Bracing for a Federal Government Shutdown
Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice, Franklin Turner, was recently interviewed by the Federal Times regarding potential financial disruptions government contractors may confront in the event of a government shutdown. Continue Reading
CRC Launches New Initiatives as NJ Cannabis Market Takes Hold
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) proposed new rules that would allow for an expanded group of ingestible cannabis products – including baked goods, chocolates, butters, jams and drinks – to be sold in the medicinal and recreational markets. Ryan Magee spoke Continue Reading
Strike Replacement Limbo Looms As UAW Action Expands
The National Labor Relations Board is contemplating a request from the agency’s general counsel to make it tougher for employers to permanently replace striking workers. Hugh Murray weighs in with Law360 on what the board’s decision could mean for employers and workers. Continue Reading
McCarter & English Hosts Clothing Drive
McCarter & English's Women’s Initiative hosted a clothing drive to support the UConn School of Law Career Services Boutique, which helps students pursue career goals by providing professional attire to boost their confidence during interviews. Continue Reading
Cyber, General Liability Insurance Might Cover GenAI Risk
Steven Weisman spoke with Legal Dive about potential insurance coverage options for companies for potential liability risks arising from the use of generative AI. Continue Reading
UAW Strike Roils Auto Industry Supply Chain
The United Auto Workers began work stoppages at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis on September 14, after the union’s labor contracts expired without an agreement in place. The walkout marks the first time UAW members will strike at all three of Detroit’s Big Three automakers at once. In Continue Reading