McCarter & English has strengthened its leadership team by adding Jill Himelfarb as its Chief Marketing Officer, resident in the firm’s Washington, DC, office. Jill brings more than 20 years of experience guiding AmLaw 200 law firms in their marketing efforts, focusing on business development Continue Reading
David Kott Argues in the New Jersey Supreme Court in Medical Device Products Liability Case
On February 27, 2023 David Kott presented oral argument in the New Jersey Supreme Court on behalf of defendant C. R. Bard, Inc. in McGinnis v. Bard. The primary issues on the appeal were the admissibility of 510(k) evidence and whether punitive damages are recoverable as a matter of law against a Continue Reading
Farhan Ali and Miao Yu Named 2023 Fellow and Pathfinders for Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD)
Farhan Ali has been named a Leadership Council on Legal Diversity (LCLD) Fellow for 2023 and Miao Yu have been named as Pathfinders. The Fellows Program is an intensive year-long professional development program that connects high-potential attorneys with leading general counsel, managing partners, Continue Reading
Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey Honors Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (ret.) with the 2023 Mary Philbrook Award
The Women’s Political Caucus of New Jersey has honored Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (ret.) with the 2023 Mary Philbrook Award, recognizing her distinguished career during which she has removed barriers and created opportunities for other women. Continue Reading
Moy Ogilvie Named to the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 List for 2023
Moy Ogilvie, Hartford office managing partner, has been named to the Hartford Business Journal’s Power 50 List for the third consecutive year. The list recognizes the most influential leaders in the Greater Hartford area. Continue Reading
Scott Kobler Named to NJBIZ Power 100 List for 2023
Scott Kobler has been named to NJBIZ’s Power 100 List. The publication commented: “One of the most prominent M&A lawyers in New Jersey and partner at McCarter & English, Kobler has spent the last 40 years handling some of the state’s largest and most complex health care transactions, Continue Reading
Employer’s Guide to Drug Testing in the Workplace
Hugh Murray is quoted in the Employer’s Guide to Drug Testing presented by Technology Advice. In the section covering inaccurate results, Hugh notes that “current technology does not establish whether an individual is under the influence of marijuana at the time of the test, only whether the Continue Reading
Memos Flesh Out NLRB GC’s Bid to Curb Employer Deceit
Hugh Murray spoke to Law360 about new memos from the National Labor Relations Board that shed light on the general counsel's initiative to ease union organizing by nixing a nearly 40-year-old precedent allows employers leeway in the way they explain to employees about the role that a union plays, Continue Reading
DOD Regulatory Burden Undercutting Small Biz Outreach
Alex Major spoke to Law360 about the Department of Defense’s unsuccessful efforts to attract small businesses and nontraditional contractors, who are often driven away by inflexible policies, slow contracting processes, and the sheer number of regulations potential contractors have to comply with. Continue Reading
McCarter Broadens Its Energy Capabilities with Addition of Philip Mone
McCarter & English has expanded its Environment & Energy Practice Group by adding Phil Mone as a partner in its Washington, DC, office. Mone’s broad experience representing clients in the natural gas and electric energy industries before the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) will Continue Reading