On this episode, host Erin Nicholls welcomes Victoria Fiengo, Private Client Services Associate, to discuss the complexities of self-dealing in private foundations. The discussion focuses on the importance of understanding the broad definition of disqualified persons to avoid impermissible self-dealing
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Merger Remedies Are Back in Play: Recent Developments
Recent merger settlements further confirm that merger remedies are back and indicate the healthcare industry remains a priority for antitrust enforcers.
In July, we published an alert regarding the resolutions of two merger investigations initiated by the Federal Trade Commission
Ep. 55 – It’s Not You, It’s Business: The Reality of Business Divorce with Joseph Merschman
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
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