Publications
Partner Katie Rubino’s article, “AI Is Transforming Life Sciences. The Oversight Structures Are Still Catching Up,” has been published in Corporate Compliance Insights. This article examines how AI is rapidly reshaping life sciences during a period when the sector is emerging from its weakest IPO year in a decade. It highlights the push toward new […]
Despite the current upheaval in international trade and the uncertainty of U.S. tariff policy, for many foreign companies, the U.S. consumer market still offers an attractive opportunity for growth. But any company planning to enter the U.S. market must consider the U.S. patent landscape for its product and services, both in terms of avoiding costly […]
As Wiggin and Dana looks forward to another year of growth, we remain dedicated to delivering timely, cost-effective, and insightful legal guidance to our diverse client base. Attached is our Mergers and Acquisitions practice group’s 2025 at a Glance year-end report. We trust you’ll find it both intriguing and a testament to our expertise as […]
On February 11, 2026, BIS announced a settlement agreement with Applied Materials Inc., headquartered in Santa Clara, California (“Applied Materials”) and Applied Materials Korea, Ltd. (“AMK”), covering 56 violations of the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”) resulting from AMK’s unauthorized reexport and attempted reexport of semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China-incorporated Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporation and its […]
On February 10, 2026, the Connecticut Supreme Court decided Del Rio v. Amazon.com Services, Inc., a putative class action lawsuit with significant wage and hour implications for Connecticut employers. Background The plaintiffs in Del Rio, current or former employees of Amazon, alleged that Amazon failed to compensate them for time spent undergoing mandatory security screenings […]
Last week, a Texas federal district court vacated the Federal Trade Commission Final Rule from 2025 that expanded the information companies must include in Hart-Scott-Rodino (“HSR”) premerger notifications.[1] The Final Rule, which went into effect in February 2025, greatly increased reporting burdens on parties to a merger or acquisition, including by requiring parties to provide […]
On February 11, 2026, Counsel Daniel Passeser authored the article below titled, “Can States Successfully Prosecute ICE Agents for Excessive Force? A Practical Perspective From a Former Police Misconduct Prosecutor” for Law.com. In the past few weeks, ICE agents have shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis. Federal law enforcement may not fully investigate, […]
There are several reasons why a patent applicant might want to expedite the application process. An applicant might want to have an issued patent as soon as possible in view of competitors and actual or anticipated infringers. On the business-focused side, a U.S. patent may also significantly impact capitalization, including attracting investments and justifying corporate […]
Federal cannabis policy is entering a period of transition. Executive action toward federal rescheduling under the Controlled Substances Act, ongoing constitutional litigation, and congressional efforts to amend the federal hemp framework are collectively reshaping the legal and commercial landscape for state-licensed operators and hemp business alike. Federal Rescheduling and Its Commercial Implications The Administration’s Executive […]
On January 21, 2026, Partner Jody Erdfarb‘s article “New Year, New Rules, No Excuses: Don’t Miss the February 16, 2026 Part 2 and HIPAA Compliance Deadlines” was published by The American Health Law Association’s Health Information and Technology Practice Group. In the article, Jody discusses the importance of fully understanding and preparing for the sweeping […]
WealthCounsel Quarterly recently featured an in‑depth article by Michael T. Clear and Erin D. Nicholls, offering practical guidance for professionals navigating one of the most sensitive areas of trust administration: trustee removal. The article explains why trustee removal is often complex, highly fact‑specific, and deeply consequential for families, fiduciaries, and advisors. Michael and Erin outline […]
Each year, thousands of taxpayers relocate for warmer weather, lower taxes or new opportunities. However, failure to properly change domicile can cost these taxpayers a hefty and unexpected tax bill. In a recent New York Tax Appeals Tribunal case, In the Matter of the Petition of John J. Hoff and Kathleen Ocorr-Hoff, the court determined […]
On December 19, 2025, New York’s Governor signed into law the Fostering Affordability and Integrity Through Reasonable Business Practices Act (“FAIR Business Practices Act”). The FAIR Business Practices Act amends Sections 348 and 349 of New York’s General Business Law for the first time since the 1970s. The Act makes three key changes, expanding: (1) […]
The last stretch of 2025 saw significant developments in antitrust litigation involving algorithmic pricing and listing services in the real estate sector. As artificial-intelligence driven software and other real estate business practices continue to generate antitrust litigation, companies should remain vigilant about the risks of incorporating new technologies and listing policies into their business models. […]
From fiscal year 2020 to January 2025, the backlog of unexamined U.S. patent applications rose by approximately 45%, from 576,103 to 837,928.[1] Meanwhile, the average time for a patent applicant to receive a first Office Action rose from 14.8 months to 22.6 months over the same time period—a 53% increase.[2] From our own anecdotal experience, […]
The Banking Law Journal has published Partner Peter Lahny’s article, “Navigating Intercreditor Arrangements in Commodities and Trade Finance: A Practical Guide Part III,” the concluding article in his three‑part series on intercreditor issues in commodities and trade finance. This final installment synthesizes the analysis developed throughout the series, examining how various intercreditor arrangements function in […]
On December 22, 2025, the FTC reopened and set aside the FTC’s 2024 consent order against the AI company Rytr LLC.[1] This move was made by the two active members, Chair Andrew Ferguson and Commissioner Mark Meador, leading the normally five-member agency. These members ordered the Rytr consent decree to be set aside because the […]
On December 19, Governor Hochul vetoed legislation that would have amended the definition of certain terms contained within the New York LLC Transparency Act (NYLTA). The governor’s veto means the terms “beneficial owner,” “reporting company,” and “exempt company” will continue to mirror those found in the federal Corporate Transparency Act. As such, when the reporting […]
As the new year approaches, we present our annual year-end advisory for 2025. This edition highlights noteworthy estate and gift tax changes and outlines planning opportunities for year-end and beyond. We also take a moment to recognize some of our accomplishments in 2025 and provide our outlook for the new year. 2026 ESTATE, GIFT, AND […]
On December 8th, the U.S. Supreme Court declined a petition to review, and therefore, let stand the April 2025 decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit (CAFC) in Recentive Analytics, Inc. v. Fox Corp. The CAFC had held that patent claims that merely apply machine learning (a form of Artificial Intelligence […]
Yesterday, in Abbott v. League of United Latin American Citizens (No. 25A608), a presumably 6-3 Court issued a short order allowing Texas’s new, and explicitly gerrymandered, congressional map to go into effect for the 2026 congressional election. In doing so, it stayed a split three-judge District Court’s decision that the new map violated the Constitution by taking the racial composition of voting districts into account in achieving the legislature’s partisan […]
Partner Peter J. Lahny IV‘s article “Navigating Intercreditor Arrangements in Commodities and Trade Finance: A Practical Guide – Part II” was published by The Banking Law Journal. The second installment of this three-part series addresses key issues in intercreditor arrangements for commodities and trade finance, including priority disputes and coordination challenges among lenders. It also […]
Greetings, Court Fans! You may have noticed that we haven’t quite worked up the resolve to start summarizing all the Supreme Court’s activities on its interim-orders docket, despite the now imperceptibly fine line between many interim orders and merits opinions. In the meantime, though, we are (re)committed to summarizing every merits decision, no matter how […]
A revocable trust is a flexible estate planning tool that allows you to manage and distribute your assets during your lifetime and after your death. You retain full control over the trust while you’re alive, with the ability to amend or revoke it at any time. Upon your death or incapacity, a successor trustee steps […]
Overview We previously alerted readers to a troubling ruling out of Massachusetts that could impact estate planning across the country (Jones v. Jones, 103 Mass. App. Ct. 223 (2023)). Connecticut now has its own similar case, Gervolino v. Gervolino, that echoes the troubling analysis of the Massachusetts case, with broad language that runs counter to […]
On November 7, 2025, The Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) published an article written by Partner Michael Menapace regarding a new excess general liability program offered by three of world’s leading insurers. This single-desk underwriting and claim arrangement is unique in the U.S. market and offers benefits to policyholders with limits up to $100,000,000. Michael is […]
Overview In a troubling ruling to keep an eye on, a Connecticut Superior Court refused to strike a claim in a divorce action that a divorcing spouse who resigned his position as trustee of a family trust engaged in a fraudulent conveyance. Although it was an early ruling in the case, and the claim may […]
Probate litigation is an area of law that can be fraught with unexpected twists and critical deadlines. The recent decision in Chartier v. Valliere, 234 Conn. App. 1 (2025), offers a compelling look into the complexities of will contests, the significance of precise court language, and the perilous consequences of delayed action. This case provides […]
Wiggin and Dana’s Robert M. Langer and Associate Zeynep E. Vallance, together with Quyen Truong of Covington & Burling LLP and Alundai Benjamin of Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, each former UConn Law School students of Mr. Langer, have co-authored the Connecticut Chapter of the Sixth Edition of State Antitrust Practice and Statutes (SAPS). This edition marks a milestone […]
The 30-day comment period concluded with respect to the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) published in the Federal Register on September 24, 2025 by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to amend the process by which the agency selects H-1B registrations toward the annual fiscal year visa quota. The proposed rule replaces the current, random […]