According to online court records, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for New Jersey approved motions Aug. 23 for settlement and compromise of claims filed by trustees in the bankruptcy cases of Ahmed Zayat and Zayat Stables, ending disputes in major portions of the cases. A similar notice was filed Continue Reading
Justice Jaynee LaVecchia, Renowned New Jersey Jurist, to receive NJSBF 2022 Medal of Honor
The New Jersey State Bar Foundation will bestow the 2022 Medal of Honor, the Foundation’s most prestigious award, to retired New Jersey Supreme Court Justice Jaynee LaVecchia (ret.). In an interview with the New Jersey Law Journal, the Justice discusses her life, career and receiving the Medal of Continue Reading
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 152 McCarter Attorneys in 2023 Referral Guide; Names Four “Lawyer of the Year”
We are proud to announce that 152 of our attorneys have been named to the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America; 37 have been listed in Best Lawyers for at least 10 years and four for more than 25 years. Four McCarter attorneys have also been named “Lawyer of the Year” in their field and Continue Reading
McCarter Named to Bloomberg Law’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Framework
McCarter was one of 43 US-based law firms named to Bloomberg Law’s Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Framework. The Framework is a listing of law firms that meet or exceed a rising standard for diversity, equity, and inclusion in their firm. This is the second year the firm was recognized by Continue Reading
Sarah Delia Named to Delaware Business Times DBT40 2022
Sarah Delia has been named to the Delaware Business Times “DBT40” class of 2022. The DBT40 is a prestigious annual list of the top 40 Delaware professionals under the age of 40 who are making a difference across the state with their intelligence, initiative, innovation, and community Continue Reading
Philip D. Amoa is Recognized as NACD Directorship Certified
McCarter & English, LLP is pleased to announce that the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) recently recognized Philip D. Amoa, Philadelphia Office Managing Partner, as NACD Directorship Certified®. Directors who earn this designation signal to boards, investors, and other Continue Reading
Surety Ruling Narrows Avenues For FCA Liability
Matthew Wright spoke to Law360 about a recent decision dismissing claims against insurance and surety defendants in an unusual FCA suit, which alleged they aided fraud by bonding construction contractors that were not qualified for set aside contracts. The ruling significantly reduces the risk of Continue Reading
Joe Boccassini and Bill Palatucci Named to NJBIZ’s 2022 Law Power 50 List
Joe Boccassini and Bill Palatucci were named to NJBIZ’s 2022 Law Power 50 list. Joe is “hailed as insightful and innovative, continuing to expand McCarter’s reach and capabilities while maintaining its long-standing focus on delivering exceptional client service.” They also noted that during the Continue Reading
Plain Language of Provision in Right of First Refusal Agreement Requiring 60 Days’ Notice to All Stockholders Sufficient to Defeat Motion to Dismiss
In Gower v. Trux, Inc., et al., 2022 WL 534204 (Del. Ch.) (Fioravanti, V.C.), the Court of Chancery denied a challenge, at the motion to dismiss stage, to claims seeking to invalidate a sale of all of the stock of Trux, Inc. (the Company). Looking to the plain text of the governing right of first Continue Reading
Philip Amoa Elected to Be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Corporate practice group partner Philip Amoa was elected to be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. This distinguished honor is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal Continue Reading