Ringing in the New Year with a Fresh Look at Public Company Communications in the Era of Social Media

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

As we all start the new year with a fresh, renewed outlook, it is a good idea for a public company to do the same and dust off its corporate governance guidelines and charters and its internal securities laws compliance policies. In doing so, and given the explosion...

NLRB Again Extends Deadline for Posting Notice of Employee’s Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

by S Z | Sep 15, 2019

The National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) has once again extended the deadline for private-sector employers subject to the NLRB’s jurisdiction to comply with a Final Rule requiring them to post a notice informing employees of their rights under the...

Connecticut Department of Labor Issues Guidance on New Paid Sick Leave Law

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

On June 30, 2011, we notified you about Public Act 11-52 (the “Act”) which, effective January 1, 2012, will require employers to provide up to five (5) days paid sick leave per calendar year to eligible employees. We defined covered employers, described...

“Family Remittances” from U.S. to Iran Not Prohibited by Iranian Transactions Regulations

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

A New York federal appeals court has reversed the conviction of Mahmoud Reza Banki (“Banki”), an Iranian born United States citizen charged with violating the Iranian Transactions Regulations (“ITR”), among other offenses. See United States v....

Significant Estate Planning Opportunities Available Until the End of 2012

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

The next 12 months are a great time to consider updating your estate plan. The Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Authorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010 extended many of the Bush-era tax cuts until December 31, 2012, including setting the maximum income tax rate...