Publications
An article written by Wiggin and Dana Partner, Matthew Smith, and Associate, Kaitlyn Pacelli, was published in The National Law Review on January 31, 2020. The article was titled, “Enforceability of “No Contest” Clauses in Connecticut Wills and Trusts.” To read the piece on The National Law Review‘s website, click here.
Wiggin and Dana attorneys, Robert M. Langer and Joseph C. Merschman, have co-written the Connecticut portion of the state law chapter for the 2019 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments (Second Edition), which was published by the American Bar Association’s Antitrust Law Section. To read the 2019 Review of Consumer Protection Law Developments II, please […]
Often the most difficult decision parents need to make when writing a Will is whom to appoint as the trustee for their children. The choice becomes particularly tricky for clients whose families live outside the U.S. since choosing a foreign trustee will cause the children’s trusts to be classified under U.S. income tax laws as […]
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A recent federal district court decision addressed how public events, protests, and student articles can shape otherwise-private Title IX proceedings. In Doe v. Washington University, the plaintiff, John Roe, was an undergraduate student who was expelled after the University found he had committed sexual assault. A female student, Jane Roe, had accused him of giving […]
Wiggin and Dana partners, Mark Heaphy and Tamia Simonis, are the contributing authors of the chapter on USA outsourcing for the International Comparative Legal Guide to: Outsourcing 2019 (4th Edition). To read the full guide, click on the PDF link at the bottom of this page.
Private foundations are created as independent legal entities for solely charitable purposes, and many are run by unpaid family members and other volunteers. But what happens when a private foundation wishes to pay officers, directors or trustees, who are also family members of the individual funding, the foundation? Because private foundations are “private” as opposed […]
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In a decision with significant ramifications for colleges and universities, a federal district court recently issued a temporary injunction against the University of Connecticut, ordering the school to permit a male student to return to campus even though the school found he had sexually assaulted a female student. A hearing on a preliminary injunction is […]
Michael Kasdan co-authored an article titled, “Recent Developments in the Licensing of Standards Essential Patents,” which was published in the January 2020 issue of The Licensing Journal. Please click the PDF’s below to read their article.
Partners David Laufman, David Ring, and Tahlia Townsend’s Advisory about the new DOJ guidelines pertaining to export control and sanctions cases was published in The Daily Bugle on January 10, 2020.
Will a Connecticut court give any effect to a properly drafted “no contest” clause in a will or trust? A “no contest” clause, also known as a “forfeiture” or “in terrorem” clause, directs that a beneficiary forfeits his or her interest under a will or trust if the beneficiary takes certain actions in violation of […]
Partners Kenneth Cho and Michael Kasdan have co-authored an article for IAM titled, “Trade secret dispute between LG Chem and SK Innovation shows power of the ITC.” To read their article, please click the PDF link below.
Wiggin and Dana Labor, Employment and Benefits attorneys Mary Gambardella, Larry Peikes, Najia Khalid and Caroline Park authored the Chambers USA 2019 Regional Employment Guide Second Edition for Connecticut. This Global Practice Guide on Employment in the USA covers the most important topics from the Interviewing Process to Termination of a Relationship. The aim of […]
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I previously named a trust for my children as the beneficiary of my retirement accounts. How does the SECURE Act affect my planning? A common estate planning technique for clients with substantial retirement plan assets is to name a trust as the beneficiary of those assets. Trusts holding an inherited IRA, for example, can provide […]
Wiggin and Dana Partners Lawrence Peikes and Michael J. Kasdan co-authored an article titled, “Limitations and Best Practices for Using Non-Competition Agreements to Protect Company Trade Secrets”. This article was published in The National Law Review on January 8, 2020. To read their article, click here.
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 […]