NLRA Implications of an Overly Broad Social Media Policy

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

Hartford, Connecticut has suddenly found itself on the cutting-edge of a significant development under federal labor law. The Hartford Regional Office of the National Labor Relations Board recently issued a complaint against American Medical Response of Connecticut,...

2010 Year-End Planning Opportunities

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

Now that we feel reasonably confident that Congress will not reinstate the estate and generation-skipping transfer tax laws retroactively, we believe that 2010 affords unique estate planning opportunities that may not be available in 2011. BackgroundFor 2010 the...

Combating Online Infringement and Counterfeits Act (COICA)

by S Z | Sep 15, 2019

Intellectual property owners have long advocated for legislation protecting against the widespread distribution of pirated content and counterfeit products on the Internet. Senators Patrick J. Leahy and Orrin G. Hatch have recently responded to these calls by...

ONC Establishes Temporary EHR Certification Program

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

ONC Establishes Temporary EHR Certification Program and Publishes Final Rule on EHR Technology Standards: Impact on Meaningful Use Incentive Payments and Stark/Anti-kickback Compliance On June 24, 2010, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information...

Antitrust and Consumer Protection Newsletter

by S Z | Sep 15, 2019

In This Issue: FTC and DOJ Issue Revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines Wiggin and Dana Authors Influential Brief on Confidentiality of Documents Produced Under an Antitrust Subpoena Resale Price Maintenance Redux In-House Attorney/Client Communications Are Not...