On December 6, 2023 the Historical Society of the United States District Court of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania held a symposium celebrating the jurisprudence and public service of Hon. Eduardo C. Robreno (ret.). Judge Robreno was nominated to the US District Court for the Eastern District Continue Reading
McCarter Boosts Government Affairs Presence in Connecticut with Hiring of Vincent Mauro
In a move that strengthens an already-strong government affairs practice in the region, McCarter & English announced that it has hired Vin Mauro Jr., the longtime chief of staff for the Senate Democrats in Connecticut, as a Government Affairs Adviser. Vin will work along side Guillermo Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds Top Connecticut Democrat Vin Mauro to Government Relations Practice
McCarter & English is expanding its Government Affairs practice group into Hartford with the addition of Vincent Mauro. Vin has been the New Haven Democratic Chairman for the last ten years and currently serves on the Connecticut Airport Authority, the New Haven Board of Fire Commissioners, Continue Reading
McCarter & English Bolsters National Government Affairs Practice with Addition of Former Connecticut Senate Democrats Chief of Staff Vincent Mauro, Jr.
Mauro Joins Firm’s Team of Former Government Officials, Lobbyists and Public Policy Professionals McCarter & English is pleased to announce that Vin Mauro, Jr. joined the firm’s national Government Affairs practice as of December 11. Mauro recently concluded his tenure as Chief of Staff for Continue Reading
Omar Bareentto Receives New Leaders Counsel New Jersey Chapter’s Progressive Change Maker Award
Omar Bareentto received the New Leaders Counsel New Jersey Chapter’s Progressive Change Maker Award. The award was presented at the NLC-NJ’s Holiday Party & Fundraiser on December 14th. The NLC New Jersey trains cross-sector leaders who are committed to moving the communities they serve and Continue Reading
Steve Wood Named a 2023 Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense by Delaware Today Magazine
Steve Wood has been named a Top Lawyer in Criminal Defense by Delaware Today Magazine for the second year in a row. Each year, the publication recognizes a new list of peer nominated top lawyers across several practice areas serving the Delaware community. Continue Reading
New Jersey Supreme Court Grants McCarter’s Motion to Appear and Present Oral Argument as an Amici in an Employment Case
The New Jersey Supreme Court has granted a motion filed by McCarter lawyers Thomas Doherty, Ilana Levin, and David Kott for leave that the New Jersey Business and Industry Association appear as an amicus curiae and present oral argument in an employment law case. Tom will present oral argument that Continue Reading
Ex-Philly Union Head Faces Long Odds in 3rd Corruption Trial
A former Philadelphia labor leader who has now been convicted twice for embezzlement and bribery is now facing a third trial. Former federal prosecutor and Chair of McCarter’s Government Investigations & White Collar Defense group Robert Mintz spoke with Law360 about the challenges facing Continue Reading
FDA Approves First Crispr Gene Therapy, Affordability Questions Remain
The Food and Drug Administration approved for the first time a CRISPR-based genetic therapy, the sickle cell treatment exagamglogene autotemcel (exa-cel). While questions remain about how payers will cover the cost of the therapies, a complex patent dispute may also result in potential delays for Continue Reading
First-Ever CRISPR Drug, Made by Two Boston Companies, Is Approved in the US
The Food and Drug Administration has granted approval to exa-cel, a drug made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. and CRISPR Therapeutics Inc. to be marketed under the name Casgevy. Maria Laccotripe Zacharakis spoke with the Boston Business Journal about a potential intellectual property dispute over the Continue Reading