by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
Recently, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, in Jacques v. DiMarzio, Inc., held that “interacting with others” is a major life activity under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
A Connecticut federal court recently held, in Bechtel v. Competitive Techs., Inc., that a Connecticut technology company must reinstate two whistleblowers while it appealed a decision of the Secretary of Labor under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
The Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001 added a new rollover requirement for tax-qualified retirement plans that make involuntary cash-outs of small benefits. The Internal Revenue Service recently issued guidance on how that requirement should be...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
Victims of accidents outside the United States sometimes attempt to sue product manufacturers or distributors in courts in the United States. A common response to such suits is a motion to dismiss based on forum non conveniens gounds. Recently New York federal court...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
This year was a relatively quiet one for utility legislation. The following is a summary of bills that we believe are likely to have an impact on utilities and regulated industries and the consumers who purchase their services.
