McCarter & English Associate Alexandria McFarlane was re-elected to her second consecutive term as a member of the Board of Directors of the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association. In the 2023-2024 term, Alexandria will continue her work, heading Crawford’s professional development Continue Reading
Delaware State Bar Association Rising Star
Kendeil Dorvilier was named a 2023 Rising Star by the Multicultural Judges & Lawyers Section of the Delaware State Bar Association. This Excellence Award will be presented at the Haile J. Alford Memorial Breakfast, an event that honors the life and legacy of Judge Haile L. Alford, the first Continue Reading
McCarter Recognized for LGBTQ+ Rights, Gender and Racial Equity Pro Bono Work
The National Legal Aid & Defender Association (NLADA) will honor McCarter & English with the 2023 Beacon of Justice Award for demonstrating our commitment to intentional inclusivity and intersectionality through our LGBTQ+ rights, gender equity, and racial equity work. McCarter’s pro bono Continue Reading
Guillermo Artiles Named to the 2022-2023 New Jersey Globe Power List
Congratulations to Guillermo Artiles, included on the 2022-2023 New Jersey Globe Power List, which identifies him as one of New Jersey’s most politically powerful personalities impacting politics and government in the state. Continue Reading
Why Rutgers’ Charismatic Star Omoruyi—and 20,000 Other College Athletes—Are Ineligible for NIL Money
Jose Linares is quoted in this ROI-NJ article discussing the exclusion of students on F-1 visas from earning money from their name, image, and likeness due to the Patriot Act. "While I understand the intent of the law surrounding F-1 visas, the application of that law, as written, to F-1 visa Continue Reading
9th Circuit’s Vax Ruling Adds to Uncertainty for Contractors
The 9th Circuit's backing of the Biden admin's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors lends support to the long-held status quo, but adds to uncertainty created by prior conflicting decisions. Hugh Murray weighs in on the issue in Law360. Continue Reading
Hartford County Bar Association Honors McCarter & English Partner Rechen with President’s Award
McCarter & English Partner Thomas J. (Tom) Rechen will receive the William (Bill) R. Davis President’s Award from the Hartford County Bar Association (HCBA) on May 16, 2023. The award honors an HCBA member who exemplifies the highest traditions of the legal profession, has performed Continue Reading
The Rapid Rise of Generative AI Threatens to Upend US Patent System
As issues about artificial intelligence make their way through the US patent system, greater disclosure about its use may lead to questions about how ideas are formed that are not considered under existing patent rules, warns Dr. Michael Sartori. Continue Reading
Ira Gonzalez Joins McCarter’s Miami Office in the Products Liability Practice
Native of Miami Brings Broad Commercial Litigation and Products Experience to Firm McCarter & English today announced that Ira J. Gonzalez has joined the firm’s Miami office as a partner in the Products Liability, Mass Torts & Consumer Class Actions Practice. An experienced litigator, Continue Reading
Flurry Of Election Filings Jolt REI Union Campaign
An effort to organize unions at the outdoor equipment retail chain REI is part of a wave of unionization at big-name retail stores including Starbucks, Trader Joe’s, and Apple. REI is balancing its brand image as a progressive corporation with a general corporate wariness of union organizing. Hugh Continue Reading