The recent ShinyHunters cyberattack, which impacted hundreds of organizations through a PeopleSoft software vulnerability, highlights the growing importance—and complexity—of cyber insurance coverage. As businesses grapple with ransomware demands, operational disruptions, and potential data Continue Reading
June EO a ‘Continuation’ of White House Approach to AI, Lawyer Says
The federal government is doubling down on a balanced AI strategy—one that supports innovation while setting clear parameters. McCarter partner Erin M. Prest spoke with Privacy Daily about how the administration’s June AI executive order reflects a continuation of the White House’s existing Continue Reading
Cannabis World Cheers Justices’ Gun Rights Ruling
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that a ban on gun ownership for marijuana users is unconstitutional, affirming a Fifth Circuit decision that the government cannot restrict drug users from possessing firearms solely because of their drug use. The Court's unanimous 9-0 ruling dismissing the Continue Reading
NJ Bill Extending SOL for Trafficking Claims Would Provide Greater Accountability, Attorneys Say
A New Jersey Senate committee has unanimously passed legislation that would extend the statute of limitations for victims seeking to file civil lawsuits related to human trafficking. If enacted, the bill would extend the timeframe for filing such claims from the current five-year limit and allow Continue Reading
What’s Next for the Disparate Impact Doctrine, Some Ask After Justice Department Rule Changes
The future of the disparate impact doctrine in the employment context just became murkier. The Department of Justice (DOJ) issued an opinion stating that Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) guidelines on evaluating disparate impact claims were unconstitutional, arguing that they could Continue Reading
AI-Driven Efficiencies Force Law, Accounting Firms to Rethink the Billable Hour
AI tools are significantly reducing the time needed for certain tasks such as legal research, tax strategy, and document review, but those efficiencies are beginning to impact revenue generation and challenge traditional revenue models. McCarter & English partner Peter Zarella told the Continue Reading
AI Threatens the Training Ground for Young Lawyers, Accountants
As generative AI increasingly takes on routine assignments such as drafting research memos, conducting document review, and handling other routine assignments, the legal and accounting professions are facing growing concerns about its impact on traditional training models. While AI is proving to be Continue Reading
Blacklisted AI Company Anthropic, White House Ease Tensions Ahead of IPO, Sources Say
Following a months-long dispute between the Trump administration and AI firm Anthropic, there appear to be signs of a potential resolution as the company prepares to go public. Earlier this year, Anthropic refused to allow the US military to use its AI models for domestic surveillance and Continue Reading
‘Vibecoding’ Privacy Risks Require Keeping Humans in the Loop
As AI-generated coding accelerates, so do the privacy and security risks that come with it. “Vibecoding” may speed up development, but it doesn’t eliminate the need for human oversight. McCarter partner Erin Prest spoke to Bloomberg Law and said she would recommend that companies document their Continue Reading
NJ Justices Deliver Broad ‘Dual Capacity’ Coverage Carveout
In a recent New Jersey Supreme Court decision, the court adopted an expansive interpretation of a D&O policy’s dual capacity exclusion—one that effectively eliminated coverage for all claims tied to an executive’s role with an uninsured entity. Anthony Bartell speaks with Law360, noting that Continue Reading