Hinckley Allen Represents Journalist in First Amendment Case

• Nancy on Norwalk
• May 11, 2019

Hinckley Allen attorneys William S. Fish, Jr. and Alexa Millinger along with the Yale Law School Media Freedom and Information Access Clinic defended journalist Nancy Chapman, the founder of a non-profit news site, in a pro-bono case involving a complaint …

Tips for Recreational Marijuana Use Policies in “Social Model” Assisted Living Residences

• Hinckley Allen Health Care
• May 7, 2019

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…

Assange’s Long Standoff Ends With U.K. Arrest, U.S. Hack Charges

• Bloomberg
• April 11, 2019

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested and charged in the U.S. with conspiracy, partner Michael Koenig comments.

SCOTUS to Hear Argument on FOIA’s Confidential Information Exemption

• Media Law Resource Center
• April 2, 2019

In April, the Supreme Court will, for the first time, hear argument on a case that requires it to grapple with Exemption Four of the Freedom of Information Act ("FOIA"), exempting trade secrets and confidential information. Alexa T. Millinger discusses thi…

Qualified Opportunity Zones: An Update

• Hinckley Allen Real Estate
• March 12, 2019

Hinckley Allen's A Practical Guide to the Qualified Opportunity Zone Program and Qualified Opportunity Zones: Insights from the Government's New Guidance detail a promising new program contained in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, that provides significant …

Trademark Clearance Searching: Avoid Legal Risks and Realize Cost Savings

• Hinckley Allen Intellectual Property
• February 28, 2019

Trademark clearance searching is valuable because it allows you to get ahead of obstacles and avoid potential legal issues before they arise and before your company invests time and resources in developing its trademark. Consider the set-back you would exp…