by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
Final regulations under Code Sections 401(k) and 401(m) were effective for Plan Years beginning on and after January 1, 2006. The regulations contained changes and clarifications to plan provisions relating to nondiscrimination testing, salary reduction elections,...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
Although the recent debate on the use of human embryonic stem cells for research purposes centers on the ethical dilemma, the true extent of future stem cell research that will be done in this country may be determined largely by patent law and contractual...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
On February 20, 2003, the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published the final HIPAA security standards, Health Insurance Reform: Security Standards; Final Rule, 45 CFR Parts 160, 162 and 164, 68 Fed. Reg. 8333. These standards establish a...
by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019
On February 6, 2003, the United States Department of Justice announced the settlement of an action resulting in the largest-ever civil penalty for so-called “gun jumping,” or coordination between companies before they have formally consummated a merger....
