The recent CrowdStrike outage, which impacted millions of Windows-based devices, has reignited a crucial debate: Who should bear the cost when a vendor’s tech glitch disrupts your business? Steven Weisman, partner in our Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Counseling group, recently shared his Continue Reading
First the Karen Read Trial, Now the Sandra Birchmore Case Adds Scrutiny to DA, Medical Examiner
Federal prosecutors have charged a former police detective with the death of 23-year old pregnant woman months after the medical examiner’s office ruled she died by suicide. The indictment raises questions over whether the FBI had evidence that prosecutors did not use or consider. McCarter partner Continue Reading
Cyber Incidents Accelerate Arms Race Over Broader Coverage
The wave of high-profile cybersecurity attacks, data breaches, and system disruptions in 2024 has highlighted the growing need for policyholders to explore additional coverage options beyond traditional cyberinsurance. Sheri Pastor, chair of our Insurance Recovery, Litigation & Counseling group, Continue Reading
‘A Wake-up Call’: Experts Assess Impact of SSN Data Breach Case
A recent data breach became public following a class action filed in the Southern District of Florida. The suit alleged that a background check company failed to prevent a cyberattack by a “criminal gang” which claimed to have hijacked the personal information of nearly 3 billion people. Scott Continue Reading
Chair of McCarter’s Government Affairs Practice Comments on George Helmy’s Appointment to the US Senate in the New Jersey Globe and NJBIZ
Guillermo Artiles, Chair of McCarter’s Government Affairs Practice, told the New Jersey Globe and NJBIZ, “He’s a consummate professional who I was fortunate to know even before he went on to become the longest serving chief of staff to a NJ Governor. He performed that very difficult job with ease; Continue Reading
On the Move and After Hours: McCarter English
Stephanie Olivo, formerly the director of compliance at the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC), has joined McCarter & English as special counsel, according to an announcement by the firm. She will be based out of the Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia offices. In her position Continue Reading
Meet Emily Gianquinto, New President-Elect of the CBA
Emily Gianquinto, President-elect of the Connecticut Bar Association, spoke with the Connecticut Law Tribune about her role at the CBA and said she wants to encourage younger lawyers to become involved in the organization. “I’ve seen a trend of more and more young lawyers wanting to finish their Continue Reading
Olivo, Longtime Director of Compliance at ELEC, Joins McCarter
Stephanie Olivo, the longtime director of compliance at the N.J. Election Law Enforcement Commission, has joined McCarter & English, the firm announced this week. Olivo, in her position at ELEC since 2015, was responsible for compliance with a number of laws administered by the agency, Continue Reading
Stephanie Olivo, ex-ELEC official, joins McCarter & English
Stephanie Olivo, the former director of compliance at the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC), has joined McCarter & English as a special counsel. Olivo will join McCarter & English’s government affairs group and work on political and campaign compliance issues for the Continue Reading
McCarter & English Adds NJ Election Law Compliance Head
McCarter & English LLP picked up the former director of compliance at the New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission, Stephanie Olivo, as a special counsel this week, bringing experience enforcing rules around campaign contributions and other issues. Stephanie Olivo has joined the firm Continue Reading