Former federal prosecutor Desiree “Desi” Grace has been appointed as Hudson County’s first inspector general, a newly created role aimed at strengthening accountability and transparency in government. “I’m grateful,” Desi told Law360 Pulse. “Public service is incredibly rewarding, and the Continue Reading
Latest Ruling on NY Foreclosure Law Limits Path for Broad Constitutional Challenges, Practitioners Say
Adam Swanson speaks with New York Law Journal about the recent federal court decision dismissing another challenge to New York’s Foreclosure Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA). This decision highlights the difficulty of mounting a broad constitutional challenge to FAPA, which when enacted, launched years Continue Reading
Zachary Myers Comments on Federal Indictment in High Profile Murder Case
Why don't federal prosecutors simply file a murder charge in every homicide case? McCarter partner and former US Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana Zachary Myers weighed in on that question in an interview with WTHR following the federal indictment of a suspect charged in the death of Continue Reading
Meta Deal Highlights Advisory Jury Issues, Litigation Risk
Meta’s recent $17 billion settlement with a coalition of states over alleged youth safety and consumer protection violations offers important lessons for consumer-facing businesses. While the size of the settlement drew headlines, a key development was the court’s use of an advisory jury. Although Continue Reading
McCarter Adds Anree Little to Environment & Energy Team in Washington DC
McCarter & English has strengthened its Environment & Energy Practice Group with the addition of Anree G. Little as special counsel in Washington, DC. Anree brings extensive experience representing municipal utilities, public-power entities, state regulators, transmission customers and other Continue Reading
New NLRB Memo Shows Limited Labor Protections For Political Protest
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