On today's podcast, Future Focused: Sophisticated Estate Planning, Partners Erin Nicholls and Michael Clear continue their conversation with Wiggin and Dana Partner Jack Sousa, on entrepreneurship, equity, and entity structuring. They dive deep into the entrepreneur’s guide to equity, employee stock options, and the strategic importance of early legal advice, with particularly valuable insights on estate planning synergy and innovative legal structures like convertible notes and SAFEs. Jack also hits on the wiggin(x) Startup Kit which provides emerging high-growth companies with an overview of some of the key issues to keep in mind as you start and grow your business. A crucial listen for anyone navigating startup ventures and estate planning. To listen to the episode, click here: https://lnkd.in/eqr9NX_F
About us
Wiggin and Dana is a full-service law firm of highly talented, creative and experienced lawyers dedicated to exceeding our clients’ expectations every day. With offices in Boston, Connecticut, New York, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Florida, we represent clients throughout the United States and globally on a wide range of sophisticated and complex matters. From defending a Fortune 500 institution in “bet-the-company” litigation, to helping the next generation of inventors bring a new technology to market, to preserving the wealth that a family business has worked so hard to create, we pride ourselves in offering value driven solutions and results.
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https://www.wiggin.com/
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- New Haven, CT
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- 1934
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Updates
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On July 15, Partner Paul Tuchmann authored the article titled, “‘Fraud in the Inducement’: Is It ‘Right To Control’ by Another Name, Or Is It Wire Fraud?” for the New York Law Journal. In the article, Paul discusses the Supreme Court’s decision to hear an appeal of the Third Circuit’s decision in Kousisis v. United States, 81 F.4th 1250 (3rd Cir. 2023). To learn more and to read the article, click here: https://lnkd.in/e6vnvEfM
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On July 19, Attorney Jermaine A. Brookshire Jr., Esq. will deliver the keynote address at The Hon. Warren W. Eginton Justice Institute at the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. The Justice Institute is an immersive summer program for high school students who are afforded the opportunity to meet and learn from several attorneys and state and federal judges. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/ermMdBYd
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On July 10, 2024, Partner Michael Menapace was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune article titled, “44 Class Actions: Lawsuits Are Flying Over a Data Breach. But Can They Succeed?” Michael explains why data breach class action suits may not be successful and highlights the importance of developing a game plan for potential data breaches. To learn more and to read the article, click here: https://lnkd.in/eP66Zs6Z
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Congratulations to Litigation Partner, Nathan Denning for being recognized by the New York Law Journal as one of this year’s 2024 New York Legal Awards “Rising Stars” award recipients. This honor recognizes the most promising lawyers in New York aged 40 and under. To learn more, click here: https://lnkd.in/ezRw2itY
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In a previous Wiggin and Dana LLP advisory, we addressed what constitutes a “foreign trust” under the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). Authored by Carolyn Reers and Mi-Hae Russo, we now explore the tax consequences of a foreign trust, as well as the differences between a foreign grantor trust and a foreign non-grantor trust. To read the full advisory, click here: https://lnkd.in/efc9KwPF
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On July 10, Partners Tadhg Dooley and David Roth authored a Supreme Court Update that covers Trump v. United States (No. 23-939), a highly consequential (and arguably consequentialist) decision on presidential immunity from criminal prosecution. To read the latest Supreme Court Update, click here: https://lnkd.in/eHk-Sxd6
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On June 27, Partner Jack Sousa led a National Business Institute (NBI, Inc.) webinar titled, “Ethics for Cannabis Attorneys – Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Cannabis Law.” The webinar covered five core topics: (1) the conflicts between federal law and New York and Connecticut state laws; (2) ethical considerations when accepting attorney’s fees from cannabis businesses; (3) ethical risks associated with attorney ownership in cannabis businesses; (4) ethical considerations in connection with attorney use of cannabis products; and (5) best practices in marketing and advertising cannabis products. To learn more about the webinar and related resources, please click here: https://lnkd.in/g6JTB47n
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On July 8, Partners Tadhg Dooley and David Roth authored a Supreme Court Update that covers Smith v. Arizona (No. 22-899), Erlinger v. United States (No. 23-370) and Department of State v. Muñoz (No. 23-334). To read the latest Supreme Court Update, click here: https://lnkd.in/eatB33gu
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On July 3, Partners Tadhg Dooley and David Roth authored a Supreme Court Update that covers Moody v. NetChoice (No. 22-277), City of Grants Pass, Oregon v. Johnson (No. 23-175) and Texas v. New Mexico (No. 141, Orig.). To read the latest Supreme Court Update, click here: https://lnkd.in/eXfgnMnB
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