On this episode, host Michael Clear is joined by Wiggin and Dana Litigation Partner Joseph Merschman. Joe and Michael explore the concept of “business divorce,” referring to conflicts among co-owners of closely held companies. These disputes often arise from
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Probate Disputes: Discussing Capacity, Influence, and Fraud with Mike Kenny
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, Host Michael Clear is joined by Litigation Partner Michael Kenny, where they discuss the complexities of probate disputes, focusing on will contests, particularly related to undue influence and testamentary capacity.
Preview of October Arguments
The Supreme Court kicks off its October 2025 term today, with oral argument in two cases. Some of those cases are notable in and of themselves—we’ll preview them in a second—but this is also a good time to take a
Top 5 Reasons to Create and Fund a Revocable Trust in Connecticut
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
The FTC Intends to Challenge Non-Competes on a Case by Case Basis
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently announced two important changes affecting how it will address noncompetition agreements and covenants. One is the dismissal by the FTC of its noncompete rule, thus ending the agency’s attempt to seek judicial review of
Live Nation Faces New Challenge from FTC regarding Deceptive Ticket Prices
On September 18, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”), along with seven states,[1] filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.[2] This complaint alleges that Ticketmaster LLC (“Ticketmaster”) and its parent company
Elevating the Practice from Within: In Conversation with Dan Maloney
In this episode, Host Michael Clear is joined by a special guest, Senior Practice Manager Dan Maloney, who shares how his unique role helps shape client experience, team culture and business development at Wiggin and Dana. From onboarding and retention
Supreme Court Update: October Term 2025
On October 9, please join Partners Tadhg Dooley and David Roth, authors of Wiggin and Dana’s Supreme Court Update blog, for a preview of the Supreme Court’s October Term.
The discussion will include:
A look back at the defining decisions of
Importance of Recordkeeping for Agents under a Power of Attorney
Serving as an agent under a Power of Attorney entails certain fiduciary obligations, including the duty to act in good faith in all dealings on behalf of the principal. A key component of this duty is maintaining accurate and detailed
Qualified Small Business Stock After OBBBA: Key Updates and Opportunities
In this episode of Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, hosts Michael Clear and Erin Nicholls are joined by Corporate Partners Scott McClure and Len Gray to discuss how the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) is expanding opportunities with qualified