Keeping Compliance in the Picture

by Misha | Sep 15, 2019

Dear Compliance Corner, Before-and-after pictures are the cornerstone of our marketing strategy. We always take pictures of our patients before using Clear Aligner Therapy and after the course of therapy is complete— and we use those photos in a variety of ways to...

‘McDonnell’ and the Future of Political Corruption Cases

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

On Sept. 8, the U.S. Department of Justice dropped all charges against former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell and his wife Maureen. The government's decision marked a stunning end to a case that grabbed headlines for years. The immediate media reaction was that the...

Courts Have Redefined Hospital Liability for the Malpractice of Independent Physicians

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

Plaintiffs in medical malpractice cases have at times sought to hold a hospital liable for the alleged negligent acts of physicians not employed by the hospital. Some cases involve community physicians who treat their patients at the hospital; others involve hospitals...

DOJ wants your U.S. export controls and sanctions disclosures: what’s the impact?

by S Z | Sep 15, 2019

On 2 October 2016, the U.S. Department of Justice (‘DOJ’), National Security Division (‘NSD’) published guidance [1] encouraging organizations to voluntarily self-disclose possible willful – and therefore criminal – violations of U.S. export controls and...

Spotlight on Pro Bono: Wiggin and Dana LLP

by Wiggin and Dana LLP | Sep 15, 2019

In 2015, more than one hundred Wiggin and Dana lawyers and professional staff dedicated time and effort to 108 pro bono matters. The firm’s longstanding commitment to pro bono work has been honored by various organizations, including the Connecticut Bar...