In his second federal indictment, former President Trump is charged with 3 conspiracies to overturn the 2020 election involving 6 unindicted coconspirators. Why were others not charged? Former federal prosecutor and chair of McCarter's White Collar Defense and Government Investigations Continue Reading
‘A Real Loss to New Jerseyans’: Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver Has Died at 71
Guillermo Artiles is quoted in this article about former lieutenant governor Sheila Oliver, saying that "she brought elegance and strength to the role and was an asset to the entire Murphy administration. Her mentorship to so many in Trenton, including current legislators who counted on her counsel, Continue Reading
NJ Cannabis Insider Q&A
Guillermo Artiles and Ryan Magee spoke with NJ Cannabis Insider about the current status of the cannabis market in New Jersey, including a discussion of municipalities, corruption investigations, a state public banking model for cannabis, and more. Continue Reading
Employers May Need to Change Religious Accommodation Policies
Pamela Moore was quoted in an article discussing the effects of a recent Supreme Court ruling on employer religious accommodation policies, noting that “the court dramatically heightened the standard for religious accommodation in the workforce.” Continue Reading
What Is AARO, and Is the Truth Out There?
Proposed legislation mandating that government contractors turn over possible extraterrestrial material is raising strange compliance questions, as contractors would "have an obligation to essentially report on their customers," according to Alex Major. Continue Reading
Shawn Smith Speaks with Law360 About Strict Foreclosure Actions
Shawn Smith spoke to Law360 about strict foreclosure actions, on the heels of a Connecticut Supreme Court ruling clarifying the issue. The court ruled that the debtor properly challenged the amount his bank sought to recover even though he did not provide paperwork to support his claim. Smith stated Continue Reading
University of California Sues Lloyd’s Syndicates over Cyber Insurance
Ten years after a hack that breached data on millions of patients in its health system, the University of California is suing syndicates operating through the Lloyd’s of London insurance marketplace. The university’s board of directors claim that the school should have been covered by policies Continue Reading
Prosecution vs. The Presidency: Trump Cases Present Looming Legal Crisis for Nation
The trial and possible conviction of former President Trump places the executive and judicial branches on an unprecedented collision course. Former federal prosecutor and chair of McCarter's White Collar Defense and Government Investigations group, Robert Mintz, analyzes the looming legal crisis in Continue Reading
Connecticut Unfair Trade Practice Act at 50: More Nimble than Ever
Thomas Rechen was quoted in this Law360 article discussing the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act, which allows businesses and consumers to pursue private claims for losses caused by unfair competition and deceptive conduct. Continue Reading
Getting Recreational Cannabis Right Isn’t Easy, Attorneys Warn, Citing NJ, NY Experience
Ryan Magee spoke with The Legal Intelligencer about challenges and opportunities stemming from legalized recreational cannabis in New Jersey and lessons for Pennsylvania as the state considers legalization. Continue Reading