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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

The Intelligencer reported on McCarter’s pro bono representation of the Bucks County SPCA which allowed the organization to secure ownership of 49 animals rescued from unsafe and unsanitary conditions, clearing the way for them to be neutered/spayed and adopted into loving homes. Click to read Continue Reading

WITHIN TWO YEARS, "MORE than half of all new bank account applications will involve mobile devices," says Javelin Strategy & Research Director of Digital Banking Emmett Higdon. "Banks can no longer afford to stitch together piecemeal solutions for mobile prospects and must provide a consistent, Continue Reading

Law360 quotes from defense arguments presented by John Garde in its coverage of a high-profile New Jersey state court litigation alleging talcum powder manufactured by Johnson & Johnson contributed to a man’s cancer diagnosis.  Click to read full article: “J&J Battles To Throw Out Continue Reading

A Delaware Court of Chancery judge on Monday said that two recent decisions from the state Supreme Court represented an “unprecedented shift” in the way the state handles appraisal cases and that it would be up to the high court to sift through the errors in a ruling decision that has rankled Continue Reading

Law firm McCarter & English launched a new Blockchain, Smart Contract, and Digital Currency Practice, which is being led by East Brunswick Managing Partner Dave Sorin. The practice is comprised of 18 attorneys with various backgrounds, including the firm’s venture capital and startups Continue Reading