Two of New York City’s major cultural institutions have hired outside law firms to conduct internal investigations after sexual-harassment allegations were lodged against powerful figures at their organizations. For institutions such as the Metropolitan Opera and the New York City Ballet, hiring Continue Reading
NJ’s Road to Affordability and Competitiveness
Against the backdrop of a new Governor next month and a year-old US presidency, a panel of three experts addressed economic-related concerns during the first morning session of the New Jersey Business & Industry Association’s (NJBIA’s) Impact Symposium, held at the Hamilton Manor, Hamilton, with Continue Reading
Middle Market Proves Top Prospect for Many AM Law Firms
Midsized businesses may not seem like the most exciting clients for law firms, especially as the largest and richest firms pull away from the pack with their ever-growing profits. But for the firms who have embraced it, working with midmarket clients is anything but mediocre. But the middle has Continue Reading
In the Middle
Midsized businesses may not seem like the most exciting clients for law firms, especially as the largest and richest firms pull away from the pack with their ever-growing profits. But for the firms who have embraced it, working with midmarket clients is anything but mediocre. But the middle has Continue Reading
Eds & Meds’ Are in a Race to Finish Line for Financing
With Republican tax reform proposals looming, health and educational institutions in New Jersey are scrambling to push through projects that rely on bond issuances. Scott Kobler, a partner at McCarter & English, said he has clients scurrying to push through projects before the end of the year Continue Reading
7 Tips for Conducting Year-End Job Performance Evaluations
With the calendar flipping to December, managers gearing up for a fresh round of performance evaluations can avoid setting the stage for legal trouble by taking some simple precautions, like making sure not to paint an overly rosy picture of employees’ work and offering clear examples to illustrate Continue Reading
Pentagon Workaround A Bad Idea
Some ideas are bad. Others are simply terrible. A group of Congressional lawmakers has found a way to put military personnel at risk and undermine regulatory standards for approving medicines – all at once. "Essentially, it looks like this [Legislation] would [allow] non-voluntary experimentation Continue Reading
Why More M&A Deals Are Being Canceled Before They Close
Increased complexity in the dealmaking process and more intense regulatory scrutiny have led to a spike in the proportion of deals that end up falling apart, and legal advisers who can come up with novel solutions for these issues are in demand from companies that want their mergers to Continue Reading
Could A Noncompete Keep You from Getting Work?
If you are in the market for a new job or freelance gig, don’t be surprised if you’re asked to sign a noncompete agreement as a condition of employment. Problem is, a noncompete could hamper your ability to earn a decent living down the road. When You’re Asked to Sign A NoncompetePrepare to Continue Reading
Former Investment Partner Awarded Millions for Breach of Contract
A Stamford Superior Court jury has awarded the former treasurer of an investment advisory firm $4.15 million plus interest and fees for not meeting a contractual obligation to buy him out after he gave notice he was leaving the firm. "He was entitled to have his equity interest," said Rechen, a Continue Reading