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The Big Beautiful Bill: 5 Key Takeaways on Estate and Income Tax Planning
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law. The OBBBA makes permanent several provisions implemented by Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) and also introduces several new rules, many which
Merger Remedies are Back in Play under Trump 2.0
The Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) recent settlement of the Synopsys/Ansys merger and the Department of Justice Antitrust Division’s (“DOJ”) settlement of the Keysight/Spirent merger are signs that, under the new Trump administration, the agencies are interested in putting merger remedies,
Welcome Jevera Hennessey to Wiggin and Dana’s Private Client Services Team
We’re excited to welcome Jevera Hennessey as a new partner in our Greenwich office. A highly respected estate planning attorney with deep ties to the local community, Jevera brings decades of experience advising individuals and families on trusts, estates, and
Settled Yet Uncertain: Final Approval of NCAA NIL Settlement Opens Doors to More Antitrust Challenges
On June 6, U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved a proposed settlement agreement [VZ1] between the National Collegiate Athletics Association (“NCAA”), the Power Five Conferences and student athletes, effectively paving the way for name, likeness, and image (“NIL”) compensation for
Senior Counsel Robert M. Langer to Present at The Retail Benefits Group’s Annual Conference
On June 23, 2025, Senior Counsel Robert M. Langer will present at The Retail Benefits Group’s Annual Conference in Chicago. He will provide antitrust guidance to representatives of many of the major retailers in the U.S. regarding how to safely
Speaker Showcase: Strategies for Navigating Disputes in Contested Matters with Steve Malech and Matt Smith
In the final episode of the Speaker Showcase, Partners Steve Malech and Matt Smith discuss the complexities of estate planning, particularly in the context of divorce and family disputes. They highlight the importance of clear definitions in legal documents, the
Introducing Blog of Reason: Wiggin and Dana’s Antitrust and Consumer Protection Blog
Wiggin and Dana’s Antitrust and Technology Disputes Practice Group is excited to launch Blog of Reason, named for the so-called “rule of reason” under U.S. antitrust law. As followers of antitrust law know, a “rule of reason” analysis is expansive, searching,
Important Announcement Regarding the FTC’s Revised Negative Option Rule
As we previously reported, on October 16, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), after receiving thousands of public comments, released the final version of its Negative Option Rule. The Rule is now scheduled to go into effect on July 14, 2025.
Speaker Showcase: Navigating the Business Life Cycle with Vanessa Maczko and Jack Sousa
In the second episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning Speaker Showcase, Private Client Services Partner Vanessa Maczko and Corporate Partner Jack Sousa discuss estate planning strategies, with a focus on business owners and succession planning for both family and