Does federal labor law protect employee walkouts to support political protest? Not according to a memo issued recently by some members of the National Labor Relations Board's (NLRB’s) Division of Advice. The memo concluded that a major technology company lawfully terminated employees who organized a Continue Reading
Ex-NFL Player, Analyst Mark Sanchez to Plead Guilty in Drunken Downtown Brawl
A case that captured national attention is now raising questions about fairness and accountability. Former NFL player and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez filed a guilty plea in his case involving a drunken fight in downtown Indianapolis. McCarter partner and former US Attorney for the Southern Continue Reading
Mark Salah Morgan Honors Egyptian Diasporic Stories in New Podcast Series
McCarter & English partner Mark Salah Morgan is highlighting the stories and experiences of the Egyptian diaspora through Beyond the Nile, a podcast featuring conversations with leaders in business, medicine, law, and other professions. Inspired by his own family’s journey to the United Continue Reading
PFAS Liability Demands a New Lens on Business Decisions
The DC Circuit's decision to uphold the EPA's designation of PFOA and PFOS as hazardous substances under CERCLA underscores the growing legal and financial risks associated with PFAS contamination. As regulators expand scrutiny of these chemicals, businesses face increased exposure not only through Continue Reading
North Texas Trafficking Survivors Rarely Get Restitution While Other Districts Make it a Priority
For survivors of child sex trafficking, justice often extends beyond a criminal conviction. A recent investigation by Dallas Morning News found that while federal and state law requires restitution for survivors of child sex trafficking, victims in North Texas rarely receive compensation from Continue Reading
New SBA Rule May Send Applicants Back to Square One
The US Small Business Administration’s (SBA) new rule redefining eligibility for the 8(a) Business Development Program may prompt applicants with pending submissions to consider withdrawing and reapplying, while future applicants will face a new and largely untested evidentiary Continue Reading
CMMC Review: DoD’s Inconsistent CUI Marking Continues to Plague Program
As the Department of Defense reviews potential reforms to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program, industry stakeholders continue to identify inconsistent and unclear marking of Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) as a significant driver of compliance costs and Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds Real Estate, Government Affairs Attorney
McCarter continues to grow its real estate and government affairs teams with the addition of Kenneth D. McPherson III, who advises developers, property owners, and businesses on securing state and local approvals for commercial and mixed-use projects. In a recent interview with Law360, Ken discussed Continue Reading
NJ Worker Misclassification Settlement Highlights Increased Enforcement Risk for Employers
A recent New Jersey worker misclassification settlement is serving as a reminder that businesses and non-profits face growing scrutiny over how they classify workers and may face increased exposure to both government enforcement actions and private litigation. The development comes as New Jersey Continue Reading
McCarter & English Expands Business Litigation Practice with Addition of Mark Salah Morgan
Mark Salah Morgan, veteran trial lawyer and strategic advisor, has joined the McCarter & English’s Business Litigation group as a partner in its Newark office. Mark brings more than two decades of experience representing businesses, executives, family offices, trustees, and Continue Reading