Guillermo Artiles spoke with the New Jersey Law Journal about the new bill (A4151/S2766) signed by Gov. Murphy that would expand investment in cannabis dispensaries owned by minorities, women, or disabled veterans. “This is another way to kick-start what was the original intent of the law: Continue Reading
Canceled $5B Air Force Deal May Be Susceptible to Protests
The U.S. Air Force may have opened itself up to protests and litigation over its decision to cancel its Enterprise Cyber Capabilities, or EC2, procurement for cybersecurity and cyberwarfare support services. The agency stated that the 250-plus proposals received would result in "far more prime Continue Reading
How Contractors Are Bracing for a Federal Government Shutdown
Co-Chair of McCarter’s Government Contracts & Global Trade Practice, Franklin Turner, was recently interviewed by the Federal Times regarding potential financial disruptions government contractors may confront in the event of a government shutdown. Continue Reading
CRC Launches New Initiatives as NJ Cannabis Market Takes Hold
At its Sept. 8 meeting, the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission (CRC) proposed new rules that would allow for an expanded group of ingestible cannabis products – including baked goods, chocolates, butters, jams and drinks – to be sold in the medicinal and recreational markets. Ryan Magee spoke Continue Reading
Strike Replacement Limbo Looms As UAW Action Expands
The National Labor Relations Board is contemplating a request from the agency’s general counsel to make it tougher for employers to permanently replace striking workers. Hugh Murray weighs in with Law360 on what the board’s decision could mean for employers and workers. Continue Reading
Cyber, General Liability Insurance Might Cover GenAI Risk
Steven Weisman spoke with Legal Dive about potential insurance coverage options for companies for potential liability risks arising from the use of generative AI. Continue Reading
UAW Strike Roils Auto Industry Supply Chain
The United Auto Workers began work stoppages at General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis on September 14, after the union’s labor contracts expired without an agreement in place. The walkout marks the first time UAW members will strike at all three of Detroit’s Big Three automakers at once. In Continue Reading
With FedEx GRI in books, ball now in UPS’ court
In a recent conversation with Freightwaves, Ron Leibman, who leads McCarter’s Transportation, Logistics & Supply Chain Management practice, discusses the future for FexEd and UPS regarding their GRI (general rate increase) and what it might mean for consumers. With Ron’s decades of experience in Continue Reading
Quarterly Cyber Insurance Update: August 2023
Steven Weisman and Sherilyn Pastor were quoted in the Wall Street Journal’s quarterly cyber insurance update, focusing on new SEC cyber rules that may increase insurance risks for corporate directors and how statute of limitations can affect ability to recoup losses from insurance. The new Continue Reading
Trump Could Clinch the Nomination Before the G.O.P. Knows if He’s a Felon
Bill Palatucci weighs in on former President Trump’s federal election interference case which is scheduled to start in March 2024, just before Super Tuesday. Continue Reading