Christopher Drewry and Kaylin Cook discuss the ever-changing tariff landscape and its particular impact on the construction industry, as many of the tariffs directly affect essential construction materials. Chris and Kaylin share a list of potential disruptions caused by the tariffs, and provide Continue Reading
Does Competitive Sports Have an Anticompetitive Problem?
In this article in Sports Litigation Alert, McCarter partner and former DOJ antitrust attorney Robin Crauthers discusses recent notable cases in professional and collegiate sports that illustrate how plaintiffs are leveraging the antitrust laws to attempt to improve their competitive positions and Continue Reading
Feature Comment: Unleashing AI: What The New Federal Action Plan Means For Industry
With the Trump Administration’s AI Action Plan, the Federal Government has made AI development and use a Government-wide priority putting innovation ahead of safety in an effort to position AI as a potential engine of change and growth. Alex Major and Philip Lee discuss how companies can ensure they Continue Reading
‘In Re Columbia Pipeline Merger Litigation’: A Sigh of Relief for Acquirors
The Delaware Supreme Court recently overturned the Court of Chancery decision that found a corporate buyer liable for aiding and abetting in a merger case. The Supreme Court reiterated that an acquiring company can in fact be held liable if there is evidence of actual knowledge of the seller’s Continue Reading
Purchase Price Allocations: Tax and Contractual Aspects
Alan Kornstein and Daniela Gallagher are two of the co-authors of an article that dives into the use of purchase price allocations in contracts for the purchase and sale of business assets. The article goes beyond the income tax consequences and explores alternative drafting approaches and the Continue Reading
UnitedHealth, Amedisys Merger Appears Set to Close Post-DOJ Settlement
The merger between UnitedHealth and Amedisys appears poised to close following a proposed $3.3 billion settlement with regulators. The deal, under scrutiny since January 2023 due to DOJ concerns over reduced competition in home health and hospice services across specific US markets, needs to be Continue Reading
Antitrust Scrutiny Heightens In the Cannabis Industry
Companies in the budding cannabis sector may be surprised to learn that their distribution, wholesale, and retail partners are subject to antitrust laws. However, two recent cases, Redbud Roots Inc. v. Shenzhen Smoore Technology Co. and MJ's Market Inc. v. Jushi Holdings Inc. illustrate the Continue Reading
Perspectives: A Warning to Policyholders—Contractual Suit Limitation Provision Traps
Business Insurance publishes an article authored by partners David Kane, Steven Weisman, and Gregory Horowitz on the importance of understanding suit limitation provisions in commercial insurance policies and provides practical steps to avoid disputes regarding them. Continue Reading
Changing the Guard at the Cybersecurity Fortress: New Executive Order Redefines Landscape for Federal Contractors
On June 6, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a new executive order, “Sustaining Select Efforts to Strengthen the Nation’s Cybersecurity” (Executive Order), ushering in sweeping reforms for federal cybersecurity policy. This directive targets five high-impact areas: secure software development, Continue Reading
Even You Can Violate Antitrust Laws
Many smaller businesses and startups believe that antitrust laws are irrelevant when it comes to their operations. As the saying goes, antitrust law is the law of big business— but that is not completely true. Even small businesses should be mindful of the antitrust laws, especially if they share Continue Reading