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The first half of 2018 has seen a number of important legal decisions handed down for federal contractors, with important developments on issues ranging from the materiality of claims and the statute of limitations under the False Claims Act to the jurisdiction of the Court of Federal Claims and the Continue Reading

McCarter & English has launched a new initiative to provide pro bono legal representation to Newark residents who are facing eviction proceedings by their landlords. The program, slated to begin in early fall, will expand the law firm’s pro bono services to low-income tenants in its home Continue Reading

More than 150 years since McCarter & English LLP set up its headquarters in Newark, the firm and the city took another step Tuesday in their shared history by unveiling a pro bono fellowship to serve the unmet legal needs of Newark residents, with an initial focus on assisting tenants facing Continue Reading

The unexpected downfall of Emirati private equity firm Abraaj Group serves as a reminder that unforeseen legal troubles can often be right around the corner, underlining the importance of quick-thinking lawyers that can devise novel solutions to tricky issues while also being careful to Continue Reading

The U.S. Supreme Court in June agreed to hear an appeal from Helsinn Healthcare SA, in a case that gives the justices a chance to provide guidance about the scope of the on-sale bar in the wake of the America Invents Act. The on-sale bar is a provision of patent law holding that sales of an Continue Reading

The U.S. Supreme Court's blockbuster decisions in Epic Systems and Janus, which cleared the way for businesses to use class action waivers in arbitration pacts with workers and stripped public-sector unions of the ability to collect “fair share” fees from workers, were among the highlights of 2018 Continue Reading

It was another busy term for patent law at the U.S. Supreme Court, as the justices upheld the constitutionality of the America Invents Act review system for challenging the validity of patents but mandated a key change in how it operates, while also expanding the availability of lost profits Continue Reading

The New Jersey Legislature is weighing a bill that would allow policyholders to collect triple damages and attorneys' fees from insurance companies found liable for unfair business practices such as unreasonable coverage delays or denials, and attorneys say the whopping potential penalties could Continue Reading

The New Jersey Legislature is weighing a bill that would allow policyholders to collect triple damages and attorneys' fees from insurance companies found liable for unfair business practices such as unreasonable coverage delays or denials, and attorneys say the whopping potential penalties could Continue Reading

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and leaders of the legislature stated Monday that they are looking to strike a compromise on taxes and revenues. Murphy has not yet acquiesced, however. He explained to reporters Monday that the Legislature’s budget is still off-target by at least $855 million. Continue Reading