In a precedential opinion, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit highlighted how redesign efforts, such as software and firmware updates, could affect infringement determinations and whether redesigned products remain on the market. In this case, the International Trade Commission Continue Reading
New Jersey’s New ‘ABC Test’ Rules Leave Room for Further Clarification, Litigators Say
Confused about New Jersey’s new “ABC Test” rules on worker classifications? Not surprising if you are. Tom Doherty says the new guidelines leave unanswered questions and may make it tougher for businesses to justify independent contractor classifications in certain circumstances. “There are some Continue Reading
Diana Manning Highlights McCarter & English’s Support of NJSBA Sponsorship Initiative
McCarter & English is proud to support the New Jersey State Bar Association’s expanded sponsorship initiative for 2026–2027, reflecting the firm’s continued involvement in, and support of, New Jersey’s legal community. The announcement comes as McCarter partner Diana Manning prepares to serve Continue Reading
Massachusetts Attorney General, Auditor Brace For High-Stakes Constitutional Clash
Constitutional issues abound in the high-profile dispute between the Attorney General of Massachusetts and the State Auditor, but the first question is one of counsel. Is the State Auditor entitled to representation by a Special Assistant Attorney General (SAAG)? Dean Elwell spoke with Law360 Continue Reading
Corporate Lawyers Know Their Clients Shouldn’t Be Asking Chatbots Legal Questions. Do The Clients?
As more clients turn to AI chatbots for quick answers, lawyers are warning that those conversations can carry serious privilege and discovery risks. McCarter partner Peter Zarella spoke with The AmLaw Litigation Daily about how advances in technology have changed the way intent and Continue Reading
Meta Seeks a Rally as Instagram Addiction Suit Losses Mount
As Meta faces increasing litigation from state attorneys general, parents, and school districts over allegations that its platform features are harmful to younger users, courts are examining how engagement-driven product design should be assessed under existing legal frameworks. Dean Elwell spoke Continue Reading
McCarter & English Hires Riker Danzig Tax and Corporate Practice Chair
Jason Navarino who formerly served as chair of Riker Danzig’s tax and corporate practice groups, joins McCarter’s corporate group in New Jersey. Jason spoke to New Jersey Law Journal to discuss how McCarter’s platform will enhance how he can support his clients. “As my practice has grown and Continue Reading
McCarter & English Lands Riker Danzig Tax, Corporate Leader
Jason Navarino, the former chair of Riker Danzig’s tax and corporate practice, has joined McCarter & English as a corporate partner in New Jersey. Jason spoke with Law360 to discuss his transition to McCarter & English, stating, "one of the great things about McCarter is that there's a lot Continue Reading
DOJ Reclassifies Medical Marijuana to Schedule III
Federal restrictions on marijuana are scaling back following its reclassification from a Schedule I controlled substance to Schedule III, though the fight for full federal legalization continues. Under the reclassification, cannabis moves from the more strictly regulated Schedule I category, Continue Reading
The White-Collar Defence Lawyers with Nothing to Do
According to data from the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse, prosecutors brought fewer white-collar cases last year than in any year since at least 1986. Since returning to office last year, the Trump administration has paused and then overhauled enforcement of a law targeting Continue Reading