Attorneys in McCarter & English's Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Group guide growth companies through the challenges of building a successful business. Our clients span a broad spectrum of technologies, including Web and mobile, life sciences, software, energy/clean Continue Reading
McCarter Plays Key Role in New Jersey Supreme Court’s Landmark In re: Accutane Decision Regarding Expert Admissibility Standards
Until now, the perception that New Jersey law on expert admissibility was weaker than the Daubert standard used in federal courts and many other states—combined with New Jersey being home to so many pharmaceutical and medical technology companies—made New Jersey a magnet for mass tort litigation Continue Reading
New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force Recommends Angel Investor Tax Credit Program Expansion
Good news for investors and entrepreneurs: The New Jersey Biotechnology Task Force (Task Force)[1] has published its final report and recommendations to expand the Angel Investor Tax Credit Program with the goal of incentivizing companies in the life sciences industry to either remain in or relocate Continue Reading
New Jersey Launches New Environmental Enforcement and NRD Initiative
New Jersey state officials are putting businesses on notice that Natural Resource Damage (“NRD”) lawsuits and other enforcement actions are coming down the pipeline. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, Governor Phil Murphy’s administration announced three NRD lawsuits, the first to be filed by the state Continue Reading
Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Activities—August 2018
McCarter’s Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies practice empowers clients throughout the development cycle—from ideation to creation, capitalization, implementation, commercialization and monetization. Our representation is defined by a paradigm-shifting business model that offers a Continue Reading
The Protest of Impact Resources, Inc.: A Study in Communication, Untimeliness and “Abandoned Arguments”
Texts, tweets, statuses, emojis… In our digital society, communication is now easier – and more dangerous – than ever. While instant, unfettered communication may be desirable if you want everyone to stop what they are doing and check out the #nofilter sunset pic you just posted, it is far from Continue Reading
A Scorching Summer for Global Trade (and a few words on the Global Game)
July 6th will mark the entry into force of Section 301 tariffs against China. Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 provides the president with the authority to respond to unfair, unreasonable, or discriminatory trade practices and gives the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Continue Reading
Significant CFIUS and Export Control Reforms Target Foreign Direct Investment and Structuring of Public and Private Equity Deals
In June, the White House released a report outlining the threats posed by China’s investment in and acquisition of U.S. companies. Spoiler alert: The report noted that China is engaged in “state-sponsored IP theft through physical theft, cyber-enabled espionage and theft, evasion of U.S. export Continue Reading
Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies Activities—July 2018
McCarter’s Venture Capital & Emerging Growth Companies practice empowers clients throughout the development cycle—from ideation to creation, capitalization, implementation, commercialization and monetization. Our representation is defined by a paradigm-shifting business model that Continue Reading
Reminder: June 30 Deadline for Mandatory Filing by US Companies with 10% or More Foreign Ownership
U.S. companies that formed in 2017 or earlier and have foreign ownership of at least 10 percent as of the end of 2017 must file reports with the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) by June 30. Because the paper-filing deadline of May 31 has expired, such companies must file electronically, Continue Reading