The 2025 New Jersey Primary Election saw strong voter turnout and marked the most expensive gubernatorial primary in the state’s history. This is the first year both major parties used a new statewide ballot design. The traditional county line is gone, replaced by an office-block layout where Continue Reading
Through the Looking Glass: Shifting DEI Standards Expose Contractors to False Claims Act Risk
House Tax Bill Provides Significant New Funding Sources for Private Elementary and Secondary Education
President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” (OBBBA) was narrowly passed in the House in May, and while there are many important aspects of the bill, there are provisions that may affect secondary and post-secondary institutions in particular. While the items our Tax Team discusses below are not yet Continue Reading
Food Safety and Synthetic Chemicals—An International Comparison
Amy Berg authors a publication, “Food Safety and Synthetic Chemicals—An International Comparison,” in the Indiana International & Comparative Law Review. Continue Reading
The Corporate Separateness Doctrine Underlies Delaware Court of Chancery’s Dismissal of Minority Member’s Claim for Damages
In P-5 GRA LLC v. Ivankovich, a minority member’s breach of contract claim against the majority member of a Delaware limited liability company (LLC) was undone by the corporate separateness doctrine and the minority member’s failure to account for this principle in an operating agreement. These Continue Reading
McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Insights
Welcome to McCarter’s Playing Field: Sports Law Insights, where you’ll find the latest in sports law, notes about our practice, and important updates for athletes, teams, institutions, facilities, investors, and others in the industry. The McCarter & English Sports Team is a diverse Continue Reading
Delaware Supreme Court Issues New Guidance on Indemnification Notice Provisions
In Thompson Street Capital Partners IV, L.P. v. Sonova U.S. Hearing Instruments, LLC, C.A. No. 2023-0922 (Del. Apr. 28, 2025), the Delaware Supreme Court offered new guidance on the enforcement of indemnification notice provisions in merger agreements. The dispute centered on a series of Continue Reading
Tax Planning for Sports Franchise Owners, and the Rest of Us
Jim Irsay, the longtime owner and CEO of the Indianapolis Colts, died unexpectedly in May 2025. Irsay leaves behind not only a legacy in the NFL but also a sports franchise valued at approximately $4.4 billion. As Irsay’s family navigates his death they, like millions of other families, may be Continue Reading
The Delaware Supreme Court Provides Useful Clarification Regarding When a Fraudulent Concealment Claim Tolls the Statute of Limitations for Indemnification Claims
In LGM Holdings, LLC v. Schurder, C.A. N23C-09-011 (Del. Apr. 22, 2025), the Delaware Supreme Court reversed the Superior Court’s dismissal of the plaintiffs’ complaint, in part, because, in determining that the plaintiffs had filed their claims past the statute of limitations, the lower court did Continue Reading
Economic and Clean Energy Leadership in New Jersey—FY 2026 Budget Testimony Highlights
Last week, Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), and Christine Guhl-Sadovy, president of the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU), presented their fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget proposals to the New Jersey Legislature. Their testimonies highlighted the Continue Reading