Lawyer-lobbying firms in New Jersey saw a 10% boost in earnings in 2024 and overall lobbying expenditures in the state topped $100 million for the first time since 2020, marking a 4.1% increase over the previous year. Total receipts paid to governmental affairs agents—commonly known as Continue Reading
Constitutional Challenge Could Roll Back Trump’s Tariffs
Zack Hadzismajlovic, Head of the Global Trade Group, was interviewed by Tax Notes regarding a recent federal district court challenge to President Trump’s use of the International Emergency Powers Act (IEEPA). “IEEPA requires the declaration of a national emergency, which means there should have Continue Reading
NCAA’s NIL Settlement Still Faces Hurdles
Kate Roggio Buck speaks with Law360 to discuss US District Judge Claudia Wilken’s decision to withhold approval on the House settlement, which would give athletes a share of revenue for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Kate said it was no surprise to her that the settlement Continue Reading
Should College Athletes Get a Tax Break on NIL Earnings?
Michael Guariglia speaks with The Associated Press to discuss the income tax landscape on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) payments as lawmakers continue to consider state income tax breaks for NIL income. Michael told AP, “Carson Beck -- did he go to (Miami) just to avoid Georgia income tax?” said Continue Reading
Algorithmic Warfare: CUI or Not CUI? That Is the Question
Earlier this year, the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, and NASA released a proposed rule seeking to standardize how government agencies identify controlled unclassified information (CUI) in relation to federal contracts. As the industry prepares for its implementation, Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds Ex-FBI Privacy Officer In DC
Erin Prest, former FBI Privacy & Civil Liberties Officer and Deputy General Counsel has joined the firm’s cybersecurity team as a partner in the firm’s Washington, DC office. At McCarter, she will focus on data privacy, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Erin handled an array of Continue Reading
The Next Person’s Journey
Omar Bareentto is an investor—but not the kind focused just on finance. The Newark attorney believes in putting time into people. In his current portfolio are: Aaron, a 17-year-old he connected with through Big Brothers Big Sisters of America a decade ago; fellow members of The Collective, a Continue Reading
McCarter’s Stamford Team Prepares for New Office Space, Offering a Full Array of Amenities for Clients and Colleagues
Basam Nabulsi, Managing Partner of McCarter's Stamford office, spoke with Law360 about the planned office move scheduled for June 2025. The new space, located at Two Stamford Plaza, was thoughtfully designed to facilitate strong collaboration and the productive use of technology to benefit clients, Continue Reading
From Legacy to Gen Z: Cultivating Multigenerational Law Firms
Matthew Wright, Managing Partner of McCarter’s Washington, DC office, spoke with Washington Lawyer about the generational differences shaping law firm culture and how leveraging mutigenerational talent can better meet client needs. Matt said, “If you want your legacy to survive you, you know you Continue Reading
Vanessa Roberts Avery Comments on the Future of DEI Programs
Leading up to his election and immediately thereafter, President Donald Trump promised to pursue and rid the country of diversity, equity and inclusion programs not just in the public but also in the private sphere. The administration has taken steps towards this goal, including the issuance of a Continue Reading