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
Tim Ferges Elected to Be a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation
Trusts, Estates & Private clients partner Tim Ferges 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 Continue Reading
Justice Department Steps Up Jan. 6 Probe of Those in Trump’s Orbit
The Justice Department is adding prosecutors and resources to its investigation into the actions of former President Donald Trump’s allies to overturn the 2020 election just as the related congressional hearings are heating up. Robert Mintz, chair of McCarter’s White Collar Defense and Government Continue Reading
“Known” Creditors Can Pursue Untimely Claims in Any Venue
The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware declared last Thursday that creditors known to debtors prior to filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy that did not receive actual notice of the bankruptcy cases may pursue claims in the venue of their choice. In re Rental Car Intermediate Holdings, Continue Reading