Former President Jimmy Carter’s death has prompted reflections on his remarkable contributions to the field of negotiation and mediation—skills that left an indelible mark on the world stage. In a conversation with the Daily Business Review, Judge Jose Linares, chair of McCarter’s Alternative Continue Reading
Real Estate Outlook for Life Sciences Asset Class
Rich Lyons spoke with Law360 to discuss real estate activity in the life sciences asset class sector. In a recent report from a commercial real estate company, it was noted that approximately 45 million square feet of life sciences space could be available by the end of 2024. “Along with most Continue Reading
Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination in the Workplace
Tom Doherty spoke with New Jersey Business Magazine about the importance of employers having clear policies and training to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace. Tom discussed that the stakes for supervisors are high given they can be sued personally in New Jersey. “Supervisors are Continue Reading
Corporate Diversity Commitments and the Incoming Trump Administration
Franklin Turner, Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice Group, comments on corporate diversity commitments ahead of the incoming Trump administration. While companies dependent on federal funding may adjust their policies under pressure, Franklin states, “I don’t see Continue Reading
Robert Mintz Comments on the the Impact of President-Elect Trump’s Lawsuits on the Election
In an op-ed in The New York Times, Yale law professor Samuel Moyn questioned the impact of bringing criminal charges against former President Trump. Robert Mintz spoke to the NYT about the Trump defense strategy in responding to the charges. Continue Reading
RIP DEI? The War on ‘Woke’ America Has a New Commander-in-Chief
Franklin Turner, Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice Group spoke with USA Today about what lays ahead for corporations participating in DEI under the incoming Trump administration. Franklin expects there will be increased pressure on companies that rely on federal Continue Reading
McCarter Partner and Former Miami Official, Ira Gonzalez on AI in Land Use
From planning for mega storms to streamlining zoning approvals, artificial intelligence tools are bringing efficiency and new modeling capabilities to local governments. Ira Gonzalez, Co-Managing Partner of the firm’s Miami Office, and former Chief of Operations for code enforcement at the city of Continue Reading
Robert Mintz Discusses President-elect Trump’s Nomination of Matt Gaetz for Attorney General in The Associated Press
President-elect Donald Trump has announced Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general and John Ratcliffe as CIA director. Trump’s nomination of Gaetz raises concerns as he prepares to take office in the wake of two federal indictments expected to soon evaporate, and a Supreme Court opinion blessing Continue Reading
Kate Buck Talks to USA Today on Shilo Sanders Bankruptcy Case
Kate Roggio Buck spoke with USA Today about the bankruptcy case of Colorado football player Shilo Sanders. After being sued in 2016 by a school security guard, Sanders, who was still a minor, was initially represented by counsel, and he participated in the case. But when the case eventually went to Continue Reading
On the Employment Front, What Changes Are Likely Under Trump?
Hugh Murray, chair of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, spoke with the Connecticut Law Tribune about the impact of potential changes to labor and employment law policies under the Trump administration, noting that one of the key battlegrounds will be at the National Labor Relations Board. Continue Reading