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The legalization of cannabis in Massachusetts in 2016 created a brand-new industry in New England, an industry still illegal at the federal level and stigmatized by many. Despite the obvious hurdles, entrepreneurs lined up to try their hand in this unique …
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Despite increased lobbying efforts from a variety of stakeholders, from state treasurers to financial institution trade organizations, it remains doubtful that the US Senate will approve the Secure and Fair Enforcement Act, also referred to as the SAFE Ban…
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With the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain issues, labor shortages, and now the war in Ukraine, force majeure clauses are no longer the often overlooked boilerplate provisions they once were. It is critical when drafting or negotiating a contract to consider…
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Close corporations and family owned businesses typically create and preserve important value for the family, in both personal and economic ways. These types of businesses can also be ripe with mismanagement, disappointments and potential disputes. As a res…
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This month marks one year since legal adult-use marijuana sales began in Massachusetts and made the Bay State the first state on the East Coast to implement legal, recreational sales of cannabis. Since then, the Cannabis Control Commission has approved doz…
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2018 was a busy year for the cannabis industry in the Northeast. David S. Hirsch explains what it will take for the production, distribution and sale of hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products to move out of the legal "gray area."
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As more states consider legalizing recreational marijuana, assisted living residences (ALRs) face a unique challenge: residents that chose to use this product. Formal guidance regarding how ALRs should address a resident’s use of recreational marijuana…
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On August 15, 2018, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) finalized and adopted amendments to Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Rule 15c2-12), which proscribes certain notice requirements pertaining to obligations of state and loc…
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As originally seen in Law Technology Today.Despite significant recent media coverage, questions remain regarding how regulators will treat cryptocurrencies. In light of these questions, it is critical for business leaders and investors to understand how U.
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On February 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court held, in Digital Realty Trust, Inc. v. Somers[1] (“Digital Realty”), that the anti-retaliation protections for whistleblowers under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010 (“D…
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On July 30, 2013, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made two significant announcements affecting broker-dealers: the adoption of new rules designed to increase protections for investors whose money and securities are held by SEC-registered…
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As companies increasingly rely on digital technologies and networks to conduct their operations, the risks to companies associated with cybersecurity [1] have increased, resulting in more frequent and severe cyber incidents. The Division of Corporation Fin…
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On October 3, 2011, new Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") Rule 13h-1 (the "Rule") became effective. The SEC enacted the Rule to identify and monitor high volume securities traders. Adopted under Section 13(h) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934…
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On October 18, 2010, the SEC proposed rules to implement Section 14A(d) of the Exchange Act, which generally requires certain institutional investment managers to report at least annually on how they voted on Section 14A Votes. In a companion release (disc…
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On June 30, 2010, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") adopted new Rule 206(4)-5 under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the "Rule") designed to prevent so-called "pay for play" practices by investment advisers. "Pay to play" refers to th…
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To enhance the quality of information available to municipal securities investors, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) recently approved amendments to the rules governing the content and timeliness of municipal securities disclosures. O…
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On February 22, 2010, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) amended its notice and access proxy rules, better known as the “e-proxy” rules, which were initially enacted in 2007. The e-proxy rules require all issuers and other soliciting pe…
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Bank regulators are exploring ways to change how banks use incentive compensation to motivate their executives and other employees. Their actions reflect the perception, proven or not, that excesses in pay practices at a limited number of large institution…
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A multitude of Hinckley Allen attorneys are recognized in their respective practice areas in Best Lawyers® 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. In addition, 11 Hinckley Allen attorneys were named in the “Lawyers of the Year” category, as wel…
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Hinckley Allen is representing First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK), the holding company for Farmington Bank, in connection with First Connecticut Bancorp’s acquisition by People’s United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), the holding company fo…
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Hinckley Allen today announced that the following attorneys have been elevated to Partner: John L. Arnold, Christopher V. Fenlon, David S. Hirsch, Seth M. Pasakarnis, Nathan R. Sabourin, and Michael J. Tentindo. These attorneys assumed their new positions …
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Hinckley Allen represented First Connecticut Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: FBNK), the holding company for Farmington Bank, in connection with First Connecticut Bancorp’s acquisition by People's United Financial, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBCT), the holding company for Peop…
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Hinckley Allen represented Bankwell Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWFG), a Connecticut bank holding company of Bankwell Bank, in its acquisition of Quinnipiac Bank & Trust Company. The acquisition will add approximately $100 million in assets to Bankw…
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Hinckley Allen represented Propark America, a national parking services provider, and its affiliates in connection with the formation of a joint venture investment (“the joint venture”) that will seek to acquire and aggregate up to approximately $50…
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Hinckley Allen is representing Royal DSM, a global life sciences and material sciences company client, in a $2.6 billion series of transactions that will combine Patheon, Inc. (TSX: PTI) and the DSM Pharmaceutical Products business group into a new company…
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Hinckley Allen recently represented Hospice Education Network, Inc. in its sale to Relias Learning, the leader in online learning content and learning management systems for the senior care industry. The acquisition will add over 160 hospice and palliative…
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Hinckley Allen represented Bankwell Financial Group, Inc., a bank holding company that, through its subsidiary Bankwell Bank, serves the banking needs of residents and businesses throughout Fairfield County, Connecticut, in its $48.6 million initial public…
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