Publications
On January 6, 2020, New York State’s salary history ban became effective. Under this new law, employers may not ask a job applicant, or anyone else, for any information concerning an applicant’s salary history. Moreover, salary history may not be used to decide whether to interview an applicant, whether to offer the applicant the job, […]
Many individuals and businesses hold some amount of cryptocurrency. Since the first Bitcoin was “mined” in 2009, nearly 10% of Americans have invested in cryptocurrency according to a recent survey. And, along with the rise in prevalence of virtual currencies in recent years has come a surge in cryptocurrency theft, with one Ponzi scheme defrauding […]
On December 13, 2019, the National Security Division (NSD) of the Department of Justice (DOJ) “When requested and appropriate, de-confliction of witness interviews and other investigative steps that a company intends to take as part of its internal investigation with steps that [DOJ] intends to take as part of its investigation.” The new guidance recognizes […]
The end of the decade brought with it drastic changes to retirement benefits, some of which may affect your estate planning. The SECURE Act (officially named the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019) was signed into law on December 20, 2019. This Act increases access to tax-advantaged retirement accounts and eases […]
In a rare litigation defeat for the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, a federal district court on December 31, 2019 David Laufman, Tahlia Townsend, members of Wiggin’s International Trade and Compliance practice.
In a continuing trend, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), in late December, issued two important employer-friendly decisions overturning a pair of controversial rulings by the Obama-era NLRB. In Caesars Entertainment d/b/a Rio All-Suites Hotel and Casino, 368 NLRB No. 143 (Dec. 16, 2019), the NLRB restored an employer’s right to control employee nonwork use […]
Wiggin and Dana attorneys Michael Kasdan, Kevin Smith and Benjamin Daniels co-authored, “Recent Cases Offer Clues to Successful Trade Secret Claims,” which appeared in Law 360 on December 20, 2019. To read their article,
Wiggin and Dana attorneys Michael Kasdan, Kevin Smith and Benjamin Daniels co-authored, “Trade Secrets: What You Need to Know,” which appeared in The National Law Review on December 12. To read the article, click here.
On December 18, 2019, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed much anticipated amendments to the accredited investor definition that would essentially expand the pool of investors permitted to invest in private securities offerings by adding new categories for individuals and entities to qualify as accredited investors. The SEC has not substantively reassessed the accredited investor requirement, […]
As 2019 draws to a close, we present our annual year-end advisory. Our 2019 edition outlines the current estate and gift tax environment, reviews the extensive changes to Connecticut trust law, and highlights year-end planning opportunities. Finally, we are delighted to announce the addition of a new Private Client Services partner in our Greenwich office, […]
Wiggin and Dana partner Aaron Bayer and counsel Benjamin Daniels have authored, “College Tuition in Jeopardy: Clawback of Tuition Payments Made By Parents.” The article appears in the December 6 edition of The Independent Voice, a publication of the The Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges. To read the article, click here.
On November 12, 2019, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit became the first federal appellate court to decide whether insolvent parents are committing a fraudulent transfer when they pay their child’s tuition. In a ruling that poses significant concerns for colleges and universities, the Court held that a bankruptcy trustee could “claw […]
Last month the USPTO published the October 2019 Update to its January 2019 Revised Patent Subject Matter Eligibility Guidance (January 2019 PEG). Even though there has been much commentary and analysis on this Update, as expected given that applicants, inventors, and their attorneys all crave more concrete guidance from the patent office in this rapidly […]
On July 11, 2019, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice published an advisory concerning corporate compliance programs and announced a new approach to criminal charging decisions against companies.[i] Specifically, the advisory states that consideration of a company’s antitrust compliance program can serve as a critical factor in deciding whether to pursue criminal […]
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Mike Kasdan published an update to his series of patent licensing practice notes for Lexis Practice Advisors, a series published by LexisNexis. Lexis Practice Advisors are comprehensive practical guidance resources that provide insight from leading practitioners. The patent licensing series authored by Mr. Kasdan includes “IP License Agreements: General Contract Provisions”, “Patent Licenses: Licensing Fundamentals” and “Patent […]
The Order imposes blocking sanctions on the Turkish Ministry of National Defense and Minister of Defense Hulusi Akar, the Turkish Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister of Energy Fatih Dönmez, and the Turkish Minister of the Interior, Süleyman Soylu. Entities in which these parties have a 50% or greater state are also automatically […]
Greetings, Court Fans! It’s the first Monday of October, so we’re back with our first installment for OT19. While OT18 ended on something of a bang (census, partisan-gerrymandering . . . you remember), OT19 looks to be a blockbuster term right out of the gate, with arguments tomorrow on two of the most anticipated cases […]
Wiggin and Dana’s Insurance Practice Group has published a recent Insurance Update. We are pleased to offer these periodic updates, with summaries of recent cases and legislation or regulations of interest, as well as the Group’s recent activity. To view our newsletter, please click the PDF link below.
Wiggin and Dana counsel, Michael Hubbard, has authored the article, “INSIGHT: Personal Data of U.S. Citizens Transferred Abroad Needs Protection,” which appeared in Bloomberg Law on June 25, 2019. To read the full article, please
On July 23, 2019, the United States Court of Appeals, Third Circuit issued a ruling in Obasi Investment Ltd v. Tibet Pharm., Inc which pronounced that under Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, a board observer is not a person “performing similar functions” as a director on a corporate board. Section 11 of […]
There is no greater issue currently facing the aviation bar than whether the Federal Aviation Act (“FAAct”) preempts state law by occupying the entire field of air safety. In other words, do federal standards of care exclusively govern liability in the aviation industry, or are states allowed to govern aspects of aviation safety through a […]
Wiggin and Dana Partner Michael Menapace has authored, Additional Insureds: Additional Protection and Additional Issues, which appears in the Summer edition of the American Bar Association's The Brief, a publication of the American Bar Association Tort Trial and Insurance Practice Section.
Courts are being asked to make determinations of what are fair and reasonable royalties when licensing patents that have been deemed essential to the practice of various international technical standards. Are they equipped to do so? This article discusses some recent cases and the challenging licensing and legal issues that arise. Introduction Technologies that operate […]
Wiggin and Dana partners, Joseph Casino and Mike Kasdan, have co-authored an 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 […]
Wiggin and Dana partner Benjamin Diessel has recorded an on-demand webinar discussing why manufacturers should proceed with caution and consult with antitrust counsel before adopting a MAP policy.
On September 24, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a new rule that resets the annual salary threshold required to satisfy the Fair Labor Standards Act’s “white collar” exemptions for executive, administrative and professional employees. Under the new rule, employees must earn an annual salary of at least $35,568 per year or $684 per week […]