Publications
A Trade Secrets article co-authored by Wiggin and Dana Partner Joseph Casino and Associates Thomas Landman and Rikesh Patel has been published by the American Bar Association. To read their piece, click here or the PDF below.
Restrictions on U.S. entry pursuant to a nonimmigrant visa in certain classifications (H, J, L) remain in place through at least December 31, 2020 pursuant to Executive Order PP 10052 (“Nonimmigrant Visa Ban” or “NIV Ban”). See our related client alert here. Per the Department of State, individuals otherwise subject to the entry restrictions under […]
USCIS Fee Changes and New Forms On October 2, 2020 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) new fee schedule will go into effect. Most immigration benefit requests will see a significant increase in fees (weighted average increase is 20%). Notably, USCIS implemented separate fees for each I-129 nonimmigrant visa category, moving away from a uniform […]
For nearly four decades, participation in private offerings has been reserved for only those investors with the financial resources to demonstrate their “sophistication” to invest by meeting specific wealth thresholds without regard to financial knowledge or expertise. On August 26, 2020, the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”), by a vote of 3-2, issued a […]
The U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued revised regulations concerning the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) on September 11, 2020, just over a month after the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York invalidated four components of the previous iteration of the regulations. The move comes with only four months remaining before […]
Partner Najia S. Khalid and Associates Jermaine A Brookshire, Jr. and Ashley Moore’s previous client alert “Immigration and Compliance Briefing: COVID I-9 Compliance Flexibility Extended, I-9 Compliance Audits and Work Site Raids” has been published by The National Law Review. Read their piece on The National Law Review‘s website here.
On August 12, 2020, John Demers, the head of the National Security Division (NSD) at the Department of Justice (DOJ), spoke publicly about national security threats from China at an event sponsored by the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, DC. In more candid remarks than typically provided in a public forum, Mr. Demers […]
COVID-19 Remote I-9 Flexibility Policy Extended Again As of March 20, 2020, and now extended through September 19, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is permitting a limited I-9 compliance flexibility policy for employers and workplaces that are operating remotely to “defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9).” […]
USCIS To Furlough Over 13,000 U.S. Employees Given stalled stimulus negotiations in Congress, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) notified 13,400 of its 20,000 U.S. employees that they will be furloughed at the end of this month. The furloughs, expected to impact every USCIS office, may remain in effect through the end of the […]
Each year, Wiggin and Dana LLP and LeadingAge Connecticut collaborate to produce a comprehensive summary of new Connecticut laws affecting providers of services for the elderly. This year’s Summary reports on legislation affecting nursing homes, residential care homes, home and community-based services, and individual practitioners. To view a copy of the Summary with the Public […]
Many clients use intrafamily loans to assist a relative with the purchase of a residence, the funding of a business venture or an investment in any other asset. If properly structured, intrafamily loans also provide clients with an excellent tax planning strategy. To avoid having any part of an intrafamily loan considered a gift for tax purposes, […]
Associate Kaitlyn Pacelli’s Private Client Services advisory, “Executor Selection,” has been published by The National Law Review. To read Kaitlyn’s piece on The National Law Review‘s website, click here.
Partners Joseph Casino and Michael Kasdan have co-authored a 2020 update to their article titled, “Patent Litigation: Mapping a Global Strategy,” which is published by Thomson Reuters and The Practical Law Company. The piece also discusses key strategic considerations when bringing patent litigation in different forums and includes updates regarding the litigation of standards essential patents (SEPs) and non-SEPs. […]
A federal district court in New York struck down four components of the regulations adopted by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) pursuant to the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”), four months after the regulations went into effect, and five months before the FFCRA is set to expire. State of New York v. U.S. Department […]
A recent Wiggin and Dana telehealth COVID-19 alert co-authored by Partners Michelle Wilcox DeBarge, Jody Erdfarb, and Maureen Weaver has been published by The National Law Review. The piece titled “New Connecticut Law Extends Telehealth Flexibility” discusses how on July 31, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law, HB 6001 (July Special Session) with a House amendment, “An […]
On July 31, 2020, Governor Ned Lamont signed into law, HB 6001 (July Special Session) with a House amendment, “An Act Concerning Telehealth,” temporarily modifying insurance and other requirements for the delivery of telehealth services. The Act codifies into statute numerous measures that Governor Lamont issued through executive orders to enhance use of telehealth services during […]
Partner Jody Erdfarb and Associate Karen Rabinovici have authored an article titled “Getting a Handle on CARES Act Relief Payments and Avoiding Compliance Pitfalls” for the Connecticut Association of Optometrists’ (CAO) Second Quarter Newsletter. To read Jody’s piece, click the PDF below.
Partners Christian Chandler, Scott McClure and David Ring have published a new advisory titled, “Navigating Compliance During a Pandemic: Cares Act, Paycheck Protection Plan (PPP) and COVID-19.” Click the PDF below to read their work.
Who should I nominate as the Executor of my Will? Who should be the Trustee of my Trust? Should the Executor and Trustee be the same person? Should I nominate my children? Can I name multiple people in these roles? What if I don’t have anyone appropriate to name? These are questions that every estate […]
Greetings, Court Fans! It’s been an eventful week at One First Street wherever The Nine are remote-working. On Tuesday, the Court heard oral arguments via telephone for the first time ever and—perhaps even more notable—permitted a live audio broadcast for the first time ever. Later that day, Justice Ginsburg was hospitalized (sadly not for the […]
Wiggin and Dana Partner Michael J. Kasdan has co-authored an article titled, “The Six Stages of Trade Secret Misappropriation Protection,” with David L. Cohen, Esq., President of David L. Cohen, P.C., and Donal O’Connell, Adjunct Professor of IP at Imperial College Business School. To read their piece, click the PDF below.
LEXIS has published its 2020 edition of its Lexis Practice Advisor on Patent Licensing, which is authored by Wiggin and Dana IP Partner, Michael Kasdan. Lexis Practice Advisor is a comprehensive practical resource guide for attorneys who handle transactional matters, including “how to” information, model forms and on point cases, codes and legal analysis. Mike is […]
On July 22, Law360 published Partner Mike Kasdan‘s article “Assessing 6 Years of Court And USPTO Alice Interpretations,” which he co-authored with Nikko Quevada and Vincent Violago. Click here or the PDF below to read the article.
A recent COVID-19 client alert titled “DOL Wage and Hour Division Issues New FMLA Forms and Requests Comment on FMLA Regulations” and authored by Partners Mary Gambardella and Lawrence Peikes and Associate Nicole Dwyer was picked up by The National Law Review. Click here to read it.
On July 16, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued a Request for Information soliciting public comment about the regulatory interpretations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”). Specifically, the Request asks for input on what stakeholders would “like to see changed in the FMLA regulations to better effectuate their […]
Greetings Court Fans! As promised, we’re back with summaries of the Court’s final three decisions of the term: McGirt v. Oklahoma (No. 18-9526), a remarkable 5-4 decision holding that much of the State of Oklahoma remains part of the Creek Indian Reservation, and the two Trump subpoena cases, Trump v. Mazars USA, LLP (No 19-715), […]
Due to COVID-19, in the spring semester U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), temporarily permitted exemptions for nonimmigrant student visa holders related to in-person course requirements. ICE subsequently modified the exemptions for the fall semester, reinstating in-person course requirements for student visa holders (see prior client alert here.) Following pushback and lawsuits from states, universities, […]
Implementation date remains August 13, 2020; certifications requirements do not extend to parent and subsidiary companies, and can be based on “reasonable inquiry” into information in the company’s possession. The federal government has pre-published its long awaited interim rule for implementation of Section 889(a)(1)(B) (Part B) of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2019. […]
Greetings, Court Fans! That’s a wrap! OT19 went out with a bang this morning, as the Court issued its hotly anticipated decisions in Trump v. Vance (No. 19-635) and Trump v. Mazars USA (No. 19-715), concerning ability of the Manhattan District Attorney and the House of Representatives, respectively, to subpoena the President’s financial records. Both […]
Greetings, Court Fans! The Court returned this morning, announcing decisions in two of its most-watched cases of the term. In Our Lady of Guadalupe School v. Morrisey (No. 19-267), a seven-justice majority held that the First Amendment bars courts from hearing employment discrimination claims brought by a teacher in a religious school. And in Little […]