Business Transactions

The pressure to act quickly, move strategically, and meet financial targets has never been greater than in today's business world. Whether you are a CFO, in-house counsel, a Private Equity general partner, or a serial entrepreneur, your mind is constantly on high alert: how will you make the best strategic investments, stay ahead of complex regulatory and government changes, mitigate the growing risk of data security breaches, or deal with ethics and compliance issues?

Our Services 

Whether you are a Fortune 100 multinational with a large in-house legal department, a fast-track emerging company, or a financial sponsor, our full-service team can assist you with your critical corporate needs:

  • Capital Markets and Securities
  • Emerging Companies and Venture Capital
  • General Corporate Services
  • Investment Management
  • International
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Private Equity 
  • Trade and Antitrust

Our Team 

Robinson+Cole's corporate lawyers understand your pain points and work hard to alleviate them. We make sure we understand not only how you prefer to handle your legal matters but also how your business operates, your stake in the market, and your long-term business objectives. This approach helps us to efficiently resolve your current matters, anticipate your future needs, and guide you to minimize or manage your business risk.

Since 2012, we have handled an aggregate value of approximately $6.1 billion in transactions that span the continent and cross international borders. Our deep industry knowledge includes sectors as diverse as software, technology, media, consumer and branded products, apparel, financial services, and health care. We are strategically positioned where the world's largest companies do business, with a footprint that covers the finance, technology, and research-rich corridor from New York to Boston. 

Members of our corporate team have garnered recognition for their work, including from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers Magazine. The M&A Advisor, a premier global network of M&A, turnaround, and finance professionals, honored Robinson+Cole in 2016 with its Private Equity Deal Award.
 

    • Experience
      • Represented a worldwide provider of business information in relocating its world headquarters from New York City to Connecticut, including negotiating the State of Connecticut economic incentive package.
      • Represented a major electric heating appliance manufacturer in connection with issues relating to its North American restructuring of U.S. and Canadian-based affiliates.

      • Represented title insurers and lenders in litigation, resolution, and recoupment of multimillion-dollar mortgage frauds, overfinancing scams, and defalcations.
      • Represented a Connecticut city in the structuring and negotiation of a 20-year Wastewater Treatment System Service Agreement valued at more than $72 million relating to the maintenance and operation of the city’s wastewater treatment facility by a private contract operator.
      • Represented a multibillion-dollar energy corporation in general contracting issues.

      • Advised foreign businesses on establishing U.S. operations, including entity formation and qualifications, BE-13 filings, employee outsourcing and leasing arrangements, benefit, option and ERISA issues, tax strategies, import/export issues, and review of manufacturing, distributor and licensing agreements.
      • Representation of Nasdaq-listed developer and manufacturer of high-efficiency distributed electric power generation.
      • Representation of the U.S. subsidiary of a Scandinavian steel manufacturer in a technology joint venture with a $1 billion-plus agricultural equipment company.

      • U.S. counsel for global oil trading subsidiary of German holding company.
      • Representation of U.S. subsidiary of Australian company specializing in building products technology for civil construction and building development.

      • Mergers and Acquisitions

      • Representation of The Nielsen Company (U.S.) LLC - a global information and measurement company with leading market positions in marketing and consumer information, media measurement, online intelligence, mobile measurement and trade shows - in more than 10 investment, merger and acquisition, and tax restructuring matters.

      • Venture Capital and Equity Financings

      • Representation of EVOL Foods, an organic and natural food manufacturer, in a variety of corporate matters and financing transactions, including a revolving line of credit for working capital purposes.

      • Other Experiences

      • Represented Serenity Care Hospice, Inc., in its sale to St. Croix Hospice, LLC.

      • Represented Metacomet Group Holdings LLC (TMG), a contract manufacturing investment consortium, as legal counsel in its asset acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, Inc., a precision manufacturer of structural components and assemblies for the aerospace and defense industries, through a new, wholly-owned entity, Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge, LLC.

      • Mergers and Acquisitions

      • Served as legal adviser to Dublin-based Keywords Studios PLC, a technical and creative services provider to the global video games industry, in the purchase of U.S.-based full-service game development studio Forgotten Empires LLC. The acquisition furthers Keywords’ strategy to be positioned as the ‘go to’ technical and creative services platform for the global video games industry. 

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    • News
      • October 26, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Super Lawyers®

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      • August 28, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Represents Prime Number Acquisition I Corp. in Complex deSPAC Transaction with noco-noco Pte. Ltd.

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      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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      • June 1, 2023

        2023 Chambers USA Recognizes 22 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in Eight Practice Areas

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      • April 19, 2023

        Robinson+Cole Continues Growth in New York with Addition of Partners in Capital Markets + Securities, Construction, and Managed Care + Employee Benefit Litigation

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      • December 12, 2022

        R+C Plays Key Advisory Role in Keywords Studios’ Acquisition of Helpshift, Inc.

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      • October 11, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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      • September 7, 2022

        Kathleen Porter Among Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s 2022 “Top Women of Law”

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      • August 18, 2022

        74 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America 2023

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      • July 6, 2022

        Les Levinson and Kiernan Ignacio Discuss the Business of M&A in Home Care on Home Health 360 Podcast

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      • June 13, 2022

        Brian Flaherty Represents Keywords Studios PLC in its Purchase of Forgotten Empires LLC for $32.5 million

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      • March 10, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes Three-Attorney Capital Markets + Securities Team

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      • January 5, 2022

        Business Transactions Team Represents Hydrofera, LLC in Sale to Essity

      • November 4, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Receives 40 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

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      • November 3, 2021

        Business Transactions Team Represents SmartEquip in Sale to Ritchie Bros.

      • October 25, 2021

        Roger Peters and Rickie Sonpal Recognized As Rhode Island "Go To Lawyers"

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      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • August 19, 2021

        65 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022

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      • July 1, 2021

        Norman Roos Quoted in CQ Roll Call on Setback to New York State Financial Regulator's Lawsuit

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      • May 24, 2021

        Deal Team Represents Metacomet Group Holdings in its Acquisition of Fluid Mechanisms of Hauppauge

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      • May 24, 2021

        Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 10 Practice Areas

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      • May 13, 2021

        Connecticut Law Tribune Honors Seven Robinson+Cole Lawyers During Connecticut Legal Awards

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      • April 28, 2021

        Matt Guanci and Chuck Martin Represent Bridgeport Boatworks in Major Lease Transaction

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      • March 26, 2021

        Steve Elbaum, Frank Eucalitto and Chuck Martin Among “300 Top Lawyers in Fairfield County”

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      • January 21, 2021

        Norm Roos Quoted on Regulators’ Approach to Fintechs in CQ Roll Call Article

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      • November 5, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes Fall Class

      • October 12, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Co-Author Article on Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

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      • October 1, 2020

        Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized During Connecticut Legal Awards

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      • August 20, 2020

        61 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021

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      • June 18, 2020

        Norm Roos Quoted on Industrial Loan Companies in Article Published in CQ Roll Call

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      • April 23, 2020

        Chambers USA Recognizes 20 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

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      • March 18, 2020

        Les Levinson Quoted in Article on Home Health, Home Care M&A Activity Amid Coronavirus Outbreak Published in Home Health Care News

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      • January 10, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partner and Counsel

      • November 1, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Receives 33 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • August 26, 2019

        Les Levinson Quoted in Article on Home Care Assets Published in Home Health Care News

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      • June 26, 2019

        Anna Jinhua Wang Attends the 2019 SelectUSA Investment Summit

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      • May 24, 2019

        Keisha Palmer Attends the 16th Annual Latinas and Power Symposium

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      • May 22, 2019

        Jackie Scheib and Maria Scungio Attend INTA Annual Meeting

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      • May 15, 2019

        Eric Kogan and Les Levinson Present “Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction” Webinar

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      • April 24, 2019

        Adam Anderson and Nathaniel Arden Facilitate "Contracts 101" workshop

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      • March 4, 2019

        Barrett Wilson-Murphy Joins Business Transactions Group

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      • February 5, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Continues New York Growth with Addition of Intellectual Property Partner

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      • December 17, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Promotes Nine Lawyers to Counsel

      • December 5, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

      • November 1, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Receives 36 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – “Best Law Firms” Survey

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      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • May 8, 2018

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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      • February 13, 2018

        Adam Anderson Participates in Mock Negotiation

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      • November 1, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Receives 37 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • September 26, 2017

        Les Levinson Moderates and Presents on Dividend Recap Market

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      • August 28, 2017

        Business Transactions Group Involved in Investment Transaction with Connecticut Specialty Chemical Supplier

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      • August 25, 2017

        Michael Wirvin Presents at International Law Firm Event

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      • August 15, 2017

        Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018

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      • May 26, 2017

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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      • November 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

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      • November 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and 3 National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Law Firms Survey

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • August 15, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017

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      • July 20, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

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      • June 21, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes Thirteen New Lawyers

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      • May 27, 2016

        Chambers USA Recognizes Robinson+Cole Lawyers and Practice Groups

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      • February 23, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyer Appointed to National Conference for Community and Justice Board of Directors

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      • February 12, 2016

        Matthew Guanci Appointed to the ACG Connecticut Board of Directors

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      • February 1, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Forms Sustainability Cross-Practice Team

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      • January 15, 2016

        Jackie Scheib Moderates CVG Investor & Entrepreneur Network Event

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      • December 28, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

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      • November 10, 2015

        Adam Anderson Serves as Panelist for Transactional Practices Discussion

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      • October 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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      • October 8, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes 10 New Lawyers

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      • August 18, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Lawyer Count in The Best Lawyers in America® 2016

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      • May 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Earns Six Practice Area Rankings in Chambers USA 2015

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      • April 15, 2015

        Kristen Bandura Elected to CTTMA Board

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      • December 4, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners and Counsel

      • November 21, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyer Participates in 2014 Innovation Summit

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      • November 18, 2014

        Join Robinson+Cole at the 4th Annual Economic Forum

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      • October 8, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Sponsors Women’s Networking Event

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      • August 11, 2014

        Taylor Shea Elected to My Sisters' Place Board of Directors

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      • July 17, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Welcomes Six New Lawyers

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      • July 14, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Earns Legal 500 US Ranking

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      • July 2, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Wins ACG New York Champion’s Award

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      • June 5, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Finalist for the 4th Annual ACG New York Champion’s Award

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      • May 29, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Earns Rankings in Chambers USA 2014 in all Connecticut Practice Areas

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      • February 12, 2014

        Robinson & Cole Welcomes Eight New Lawyers

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      • November 12, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Lawyers Promote Manufacturing Blog at SBANE's Prospectus 2013

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      • November 1, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives 34 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Three National Rankings in U.S. News – Best Lawyers Survey

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      • October 21, 2013

        Super Lawyers® Names 61 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2013 List

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      • August 22, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Announces Annual Pro Bono, Mentor, and Community Service Awards

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      • August 16, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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      • June 18, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Lawyers Support The Stowe Center

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      • June 10, 2013

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 17 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

      • January 18, 2013

        Robinson & Cole Announces 2013 Partner Promotions

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      • November 7, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives 32 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

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      • October 22, 2012

        Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

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      • August 28, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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      • June 11, 2012

        Rickie Sonpal Joins Robinson & Cole as New Transactions Lawyer in Rhode Island

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      • June 7, 2012

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Five Practices, Names 16 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

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      • October 14, 2011

        Governor Malloy Celebrates Company Robinson & Cole Helped Relocate to Connecticut

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      • September 12, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Receives Top Listing in Connecticut Attorney Count in Best Lawyers National Peer Review Survey

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      • June 29, 2011

        Three Robinson & Cole Attorneys Elected James W. Cooper Fellows

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      • June 17, 2011

        Chambers USA Ranks Robinson & Cole in Six Practices, Names 12 Attorneys as Leading Lawyers

      • November 8, 2010

        Program Examines Impact of the Dodd Frank Act on Non-financial Businesses

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      • September 17, 2010

        Robinson & Cole LLP Receives Most Connecticut First-Tier Rankings in Inaugural U.S.News - Best Lawyers Survey

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    • Publications + Presentations
    • "End of an Era: Is there a Debt Maturity Cliff Coming? Five Key Takeaways" co-authored by Rachel Jaffe Mauceri, Leslie J. Levinson and Lee Pacchia (11/30/2023)

      "End of an Era: Is there a Debt Maturity Cliff Coming," co-presented by Rachel Jaffe Mauceri and Leslie J. Levinson, R+C-hosted webinar (11/15/2023)
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      "The Corporate Transparency Act: Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements for Certain Companies Doing Business in the United States" co-authored by Kiernan L. Ignacio and Kathleen M. Porter (11/3/23)

      "A Return to the Core Principles of Antitrust: Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter and FTC Chair Lina Khan Reflect on Their Successes and Learning Experiences" co-authored by Jennifer M. Driscoll, Kathleen M. Porter, David E. Carney and David E. Carney (10/18/23)

      "DOJ Announces Extension of Voluntary Self-Disclosure Guidance for Misconduct Discovered Through M&A Due Diligence" co-authored by David E. Carney, Benjamin M. Daniels, Edward J. Heath and Jennifer M. Driscoll (10/6/23)

      "How the EU’s New Foreign Subsidies Regulation May Impact Cross-Border Acquisitions by U.S. Companies" co-authored by Kathleen M. Porter and Amy R. Roth (8/4/2023)

      "FTC Proposes New HSR Filing Requirements that Significantly Expand Reporting Obligations" co-authored by Kathleen M. Porter, Jennifer M. Driscoll and Amy R. Roth (7/18/2023)

      "DOJ Announces Significant Corporate Compliance Initiatives" co-authored by Edward J. Heath, Seth B. Orkand, Benjamin M. Daniels, Kevin P. Daly and Dan A. Brody (3/8/2023)

      "Changes to Conditions of SEC Rule 10b5-1 Obligations" co-authored by Benjamin M. Daniels and Mallori D. Thompson (2/24/2023)

      "The New Hart-Scott-Rodino Filing Thresholds: The FTC and Congress Join Forces to Further President Biden’s Antitrust Agenda" authored by Jennifer M. Driscoll (1/30/2023)

      "Buyer Beware: Delaware Court of Chancery Declines to Blue-Pencil Restrictive Covenant in M&A Transaction" co-authored by Curtis J. Crowther and Trevor L. Bradley (11/29/22)

      "New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program," co-presented by Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Janet Kljyan (10/12/2022)
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      "SEC Enforcement Action Demonstrates Importance of Robust Conflicts-of-Interest Practices in SPAC Transactions" co-authored by Edward J. Heath, Benjamin M. Daniels, Er (Arila) Zhou and Dan A. Brody (9/28/2022)

      "How to Register and Structure Your Business in the U.S.," presented by Kathleen M. Porter, as a program moderator as part of the four-day SelectUSA 2022 Investment Summit (6/26/2022)
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      "2022 Legislative Update," presented by Norman H. Roos, at the CT Mortgage Bankers Association inaugural "CMBA Showcase" event (5/24/2022)
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      "Digital Wild West: Foreign Social Media Bans, Data Privacy, and Free Speech," authored by Tiange (Tim) Chen, published in the Hastings Communications and Law Journal, Vol. 44, Number 2 (Spring 2022)
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      "M&A Deal Report" (03/03/22)

      "Legislative Panel," presented by Norman H. Roos, as part of the New England Mortgage Expo (1/13/2022)
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      "FTC’s New Prior Approval Policy Affects Merging Parties and Buyers of Divested Assets" co-authored by Benjamin C. Jensen, Leslie J. Levinson and Danielle H. Tangorre (12/2/2021)

      "The Ever-Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements – Recent Developments" co-authored by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, Janet Kljyan and Leslie J. Levinson (9/27/2021)

      "2021 Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association, Inc. Legislative Update," presented by Norman H. Roos (9/14/2021)
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      "Business Structuring in the United States," presented by J. Michael Wirvin, as part of the Select USA 2021 Investment Summit (6/8/2021)
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      "PPP Update: New Round with Some New Rules" co-authored by Michael F. Maglio, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Taylor A. Shea and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (1/27/2021)

      "Privacy and Security Issues in Health Care," co-presented by Kathleen M. Porter and Anna R. Gurevich, as part of the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Health Law Section 2020 Health Law Conference (12/4/2020)
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      "Independent Schools and PPP Loans: Are You In Compliance With Title IX?" co-authored by Kathleen E. Dion and Jenna M. Scoville (11/18/2020)

      "PPP Update: Loan Necessity Questionnaires" co-authored by Michael F. Maglio, Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Samuel C. Maduabueke and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (11/9/2020)

      "CMBA 2020 Legislative Update," presented by Norman H. Roos, during the Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Association's webinar. (11/5/2020)
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      "Mezzanine Lenders: Navigating an Insolvent Borrower," co-presented by Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Stephen P. Hanson and Patrick M. Birney, as part of the Small Business Investor Alliance's (SBIA) Lunch & Learn Webinar Series. (11/4/2020)
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      "PPP Update: SBA Procedural Notice - Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Changes of Ownership" co-authored by Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Taylor A. Shea, Eric M. Kogan, Michael F. Maglio, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV (10/9/20)

      "SEC Adopts Amendments to “Accredited Investor” Definition" co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Mitchell L. Lampert (9/9/20)

      "PPP Update: Treatment of Owners and Forgiveness of Certain Nonpayroll Costs" co-authored by Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Taylor A. Shea and Michael F. Maglio (8/31/20)

      "An Update on Poison Pills, NOL Poison Pills and the COVID-19 Pandemic" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang

      "Investor Guide Webinar Mini-Series: An Overview of Common Business Structures," co-presented by Michael J. Kearney Jr., J. Michael Wirvin, Jeffrey J. White and Jinhua (Anna) Wang, a virtual program presented by SelectUSA that featured comparisons of some common business structures used by foreign entities to conduct their U.S. operations. (8/14/2020)
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      "Efficient Breach of Contracts in the COVID-19 Era" co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Leslie J. Levinson

      "Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era," co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang, Jeffrey J. White and Edward J. Heath, published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. (July 2020)
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      "Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act" co-authored by Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Michael F. Maglio, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Taylor A. Shea and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV

      "PPP Loans: Further Guidance on the “Necessity Certification”" co-authored by Taylor A. Shea, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Michael F. Maglio, presented by the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz

      "Best Mode or (Trade) Secret Mode: The Evisceration of the Best Mode Requirement and Its Impact on the Biotechnology Industry," authored by Frank W. Eucalitto, published in Vol. 33 of the Quinnipiac Law Review (2014)

      "The CARES Act and the PPP: Where are we today, and what can businesses expect tomorrow? Part III," presented by Taylor A. Shea, as part of a webinar series for business decision makers in closely-held small businesses presented by the Hartford Business Journal and New Haven Biz. (4/29/2020)
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      "The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act" co-authored by Taylor A. Shea, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy and Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV (4/24/2020)

      "Poison Pills, NOL Poison Pills and the COVID-19 Pandemic" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Leslie J. Levinson, Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Michael J. Kearney Jr. (4/20/20)

      "How Will COVID-19 Impact M&A?" co-authored by Leslie J. Levinson, Eric M. Kogan and Frank W. Eucalitto (4/15/2020)

      "COVID-19 Relief: Understanding The Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Michael F. Maglio, Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (4/13/2020)

      "U.S. Small Business Administration Affiliation Rules and Their Application to the Payroll Protection Program" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Taylor A. Shea (4/7/2020)

      "COVID-19 Relief: Understanding SBA Loan Opportunities Under the CARES Act" co-authored by Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Frank W. Eucalitto, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (4/1/2020)

      "COVID-19 SBA FAQs: Economic Injury Disaster Loans" co-authored by Taylor A. Shea, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV, Frank W. Eucalitto, Jeffrey L. Volpintesta and Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy (3/31/2020)

      "COVID-19 SBA FAQs: Paycheck Protection Program" co-authored by Taylor A. Shea, Frank W. Eucalitto, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy, Endicott (Kit) Peabody IV and Jeffrey L. Volpintesta (3/30/20)

      "SEC Extends Temporary Relief for Public Companies and Registered Investment Advisers Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Shant H. Chalian, Mitchell L. Lampert and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (3/27/20)

      "COVID-19: Governor Baker Issues Order Closing All “Non-Essential” Businesses Until April 7, 2020" co-authored by William M. Daley, Barrett P. Wilson-Murphy and Kathleen M. Porter (3/25/20)

      "COVID-19: New York and Connecticut among states ordering non-essential businesses closed" co-authored by Jeffrey J. White, Kathleen M. Porter and William J. Egan (3/24/20)

      "SEC Provides Temporary Relief for Registered Investment Advisers Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored by Shant H. Chalian, Eric M. Kogan and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (3/24/2020)

      "The Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Material Adverse Effect Clause" co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang, Kathleen M. Porter and J. Michael Wirvin (3/23/20)

      "SEC’s Conditional Regulatory Relief for Companies Affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Mitchell L. Lampert (3/6/2020)

      "Planning for Business Delays and Disruptions Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)" co-authored by William J. Egan and Kathleen M. Porter (3/4/2020)

      "SEC’s Proposed Amendments to Financial Disclosure Requirements in Regulation S-K and New Guidance on Metrics in MD&A" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (2/7/20)

      "The Mortgage Industry and ‘Climate Change’ – How the Changing Political, FinTech and Financial Climate Will Impact Our Industry," presented by Norman H. Roos, presented at the New England Mortgage Expo 2020 (1/17/2020)
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      "New York Reinstates Six-Year Statute of Limitations Under Martin Act" co-authored by Eric M. Kogan, Leslie J. Levinson and Jinhua (Anna) Wang (9/5/2019)

      "International Space Trade Summit," co-presented by Kevin P. Daly, Jeffrey J. White and Edward J. Heath, in Hartford, CT (5/19-21/2019)
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      "Getting Your Business Ready for a Sale Transaction," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson and Eric M. Kogan, in a Robinson+Cole webinar (5/15/2019)
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      "Global Growth Without Friction," co-presented by Jeffrey J. White and Edward J. Heath, for executives at mid-market companies at the Chief Executives Group’s 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit in Dallas Texas (5/14-15/2019)

      "Contracts 101: Drafting and Negotiating Tips and Strategies," co-presented by Adam Anderson, Alaine C. Doolan and Nathaniel T. Arden, went over the basics in contract negotiation and other tips in Hartford, CT (4/24/2019)

      "Private Equity Fund Terms: Key Provisions for Fund Sponsors and LP Investors and the New ILPA Model Limited Partnership Agreement," presented by John J. McDonald, presented as a Strafford Webinar/CLE Program

      "Restructuring Your Way to a New Tomorrow: The Emerging Trend of “Stapled Secondary” Private Equity Fund Restructurings," authored by John J. McDonald, published as a LexisNexis Practice Advisor

      "Actions That Private Equity Fund Representatives on Portfolio Company Boards Can Take to Help Avoid Liability," authored by John J. McDonald, published in The Journal of Private Equity

      "Advanced Mergers & Acquisitions," presented by John J. McDonald, presented as an American Management Association CPE/CLE seminar

      "Negotiating Private Equity M&A Key Deal Terms: Rollover Equity; Bolt-on, Tuck-in and Platform Acquisitions, Earnouts & More," presented by John J. McDonald, presented as a Strafford Webinar/CLE Program

      "Not Just Earnouts: Creative Ways to Bridge M&A Valuation Gaps," authored by John J. McDonald, published in Law360

      "Corporate Law & Compliance Issues Facing Manufacturers," presented by Jeffrey J. White, at the National Business Institute (NBI) webinar "Manufacturing Law" (12/15/2016)
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      "Deal Breakers: What Can Derail a Deal and How a CFO Can Keep It on Track," presented by Eric M. Kogan, moderator, hosted by the CFO Knowledge Network in Norwalk, Connecticut (9/23/2016)
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      "2016 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (9/6/2016)

      "The Crackdown on Private Equity Conflicts of Interest Regarding Fee and Expense Allocation Practices: Proactive Steps That Sponsors Can Take," authored by John J. McDonald, published in Law360

      "We are pleased to introduce our Sustainability Team" (4/11/2016)

      "SEC-Registered Investment Advisers – Annual Compliance Requirements" authored by Shant H. Chalian (3/14/16)

      "Private Equity and Hedge Funds – What's Ahead for 2016?" authored by Shant H. Chalian (2/29/16)

      "Robinson+Cole Deal Report Q4 2015" (1/31/16)

      "2015 Q3 Business Transactions Deal Report" (11/3/2015)

      "2015 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (7/31/2015)

      "2015 Q1 Business Transactions Deal Report" (5/13/2015)

      "A Revolution in Renewable Energy Finance," authored by John J. McDonald, published in Law360

      "New York Labor Law Amendments Put LLCs and Their Members on the Front Line" (3/5/2015)

      "2014 Q4 Business Transactions Deal Report" (Feb 2015)

      "New York Appellate Court Affirms Business Judgment Rule for Going-Private Transaction" (12/1/2014)

      "2014 Q3 Business Transactions Deal Report" (11/25/2014)

      "2014 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (9/15/2014)

      "Robinson+Cole's Education Group Launches HigherEdWire LinkedIn Group" (8/11/2014)

      "2014 Q1 Business Transactions Deal Report" (5/22/2014)

      "An In-House Counsel’s Guide to Raising Venture Capital," authored by John J. McDonald, published in the Association of Corporate Counsel Docket

      "2013 Q4 Business Transactions Deal Report" (02/27/2014)

      "2013 Q3 Business Transactions Deal Report" (12/04/2013)

      "2013 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (10/04/2013)

      "Agreements Among Stakeholders," published in A Practical Guide to Organizing a Business in Connecticut, co-authored by Taylor A. Shea and John B. Lynch Jr. (8/8/13)

      "Connecticut Grants Tax Amnesty" (06/17/2013)

      "2013 Q1 Business Transactions Deal Report" (06/12/2013)

      "2012 Q4 Business Transactions Deal Report" (02/27/2013)

      "The Art of the Deal: Mastering M&A Transactions," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, moderator and panelist at Home Care 100 Leadership & Strategy Conference, San Diego, California (1/26 - 1/29/2013)

      "The Art of the Deal: Excellence in M&A Transactions," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, moderator and panelist at HCap Conference, Washington, DC (12/5 - 12/7/2012)

      "2012 Q3 Business Transactions Deal Report" (11/08/2012)

      "From the Bar...Demystifying D&O Coverange," published in SEC Trends & Developments, authored by Leslie J. Levinson, co-author (9/2012)

      "2012 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (08/21/2012)

      "The Art of the Deal," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, speaker at the VCPI Conference, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (8/9/2012)

      "2012 Q1 Business Transactions Deal Report" (06/15/2012)

      "Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional" (06/04/2012)

      "2011 Q4 Business Transactions Deal Report" (03/30/2012)

      "CT's U.S. Attorney Announces Initiative against Financial Crimes" (02/28/2012)

      "Is Your Mobile Device Communications Policy Up-to-Date?" (01/09/2012)

      "2011 Q2 Business Transactions Deal Report" (12/23/2011)

      "CT General Assembly Special “Jobs Session” Tax-Related Measures" (12/14/2011)

      "SEC's Proxy Access Rule Vacated; Shareholder Proposals Regarding Proxy Access Permitted" (12/8/2011)

      "2011 Q3 Business Transactions Deal Report" (11/22/2011)

      "Advertising Law: NAD issues guidance for Facebook “like-gated” campaigns" (11/15/2011)

      "Join the Club? Guidelines to Avoid Litigation in the LBO Bidding Process" (11/04/2011)

      "CT Majority Leaders' Job Growth Roundtable Recommendations Enacted" (07/26/2011)

      "The Environmental Exception and Treatment of Nonresident Contractors" (07/12/2011)

      "Supreme Court Heightens the Standard for Class Certification in Wal-Mart v. Dukes" (06/24/2011)

      "Connecticut Budget Act and Pending Tax Legislation" (05/19/2011)

      "Aquaculture 101: Selecting a Business Entity That Works for You – Alternatives & Considerations," at Aquaculture America 2011 Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana, presented by W. Richard Smith Jr. (2/2011)

      "Construction Solutions - November 2010" (11/22/2010)

      "Can Connecticut's Economic Nexus Rule Withstand Judicial Challenge?" (11/11/2010)

      "DRS Issues Guidance on Waiver of Civil Penalties" (10/21/2010)

      "FTC and DOJ Issue Revised Horizontal Merger Guidelines" (10/18/2010)

      "Once Again, Connecticut Supreme Court Rejects DRS's Restrictive Reading of a Statute" (09/02/2010)

      "New Incentives for Connecticut Investments and Jobs" (08/09/2010)

      "SEC Issues New Pay-To-Play Regulations on Investment Advisers" (07/20/2010)

      "Preferred Stockholders v. Common Stockholders: Who's Really the Preferred Stockholder?" authored by Eric M. Kogan (07/07/2010)

      "Film Tax Credits Criteria Changed - But Incentives Left Intact" (06/23/2010)

      "Bradley Airport Development Zone Provides Opportunities for Investment" (06/17/2010)

      "Successor Liability Can Snare the Unsuspecting Purchaser of Assets" (05/20/2010)

      "Massachusetts DOR Initiates Amnesty for Business Taxes" (04/05/2010)

      "CT Adopts and Clarifies New Safe Harbor for Withholding on Nonresident Employee Wages" (01/21/2010)

      "States divided over asset purchases and non-competes," published in New England In-House, more details (1/2010)

      "Connecticut Supreme Court: DRS Argument Won't Fly" (12/11/2009)

      "Connecticut's Budget Act" (11/09/2009)

      "What you should know about open source software," published in New England In-House, authored by Jacqueline Scheib (11/2009)
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      "Court Says "No" to Double Tax on Construction Contracts" (09/29/2009)

      "Mid-Market Deals in a Down Market," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, presenter at NJCCA's 7th Annual Full Day Conference, Whipanny, New Jersey (9/24/2009)

      "Letters of Credit - How a Seller Can Ensure Payment Even in a Bad Economy" (04/01/2009)

      "American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009: Renewable Energy Incentives for Business" (04/01/2009)

      "Connecticut Tax Amnesty" (01/21/2009)

      "New York State Tax Authority Eliminates Temporary Stay Exception for Purposes of Determining Residency" (01/15/2009)

      "Recent MA Ruling Illustrates Differences in the Taxation of Investment Income Among CT, MA, and NY" (10/24/2008)

      "So You Want to Outsource Your Manufacturing . . . 11 Points to Keep in Mind," at 2008 Wine, Beer & Spirits Law Conference, Seattle, Washington (9/2008)
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      "Potential Refund Opportunity Foreshadowed by Connecticut Tax Court Decision" (06/16/2008)

      "Legal Lowdown: Spot the Powder Kegs Before They Blow," presented by Leslie J. Levinson, speaker at Art of the Deal Conference, Dallas, Texas (5/2008)

      "Smart Business Seminar - Contract Law," at Connecticut Marine Trades Association's Smart Business Seminar on Contract Law, presented by John P. Casey (3/16/2006)
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      "Reconsidering Force Majeure Clauses in the Wake of Increased Acts of Terrorism," authored by Alex Steffan, published in Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts, Fall 2004 newsletter (Fall 2004)

      "Regionalization of Municipal Wastewater Services," at 2004 Spring Workshop of the Connecticut Association of Water Pollution Control Authorities, Inc., presented by Glenn A. Santoro (4/28/2004)
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      "Sarbanes-Oxley Act: Impact on Life Science Companies," published in New Jersey Life Sciences Technology Quarterly, authored by Leslie J. Levinson (2003)

      "IP: Making or Breaking the Business Deal: Practical Methods for Overcoming Obstacles," at American Bar Association Annual Meeting, San Francisco, presented by William T. Sellay, program chair (8/2003)

      "The Art & Science of Buying & Selling an Oilheat Business," at the 2003 New England Fuel Institute Convention, co-presented by John B. Lynch Jr. and Gray, Gray & Gray LLP (2003)

      "The Contract Law Aftermath of September 11: Force Majeure and 'MAC' Clauses Re-examined," published in United States Law Firm Group Newsletter, republished in The Connecticut Financial Tribune (9/2002), republished in The Recorder (9/2002) (12/18/2001)

      "Worker and Community Right-to-Know Requirements," at Connecticut Marine Trades Association (CMTA), presented by Pamela K. Elkow (3/10/1999)
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      "Tapping Equity Markets for Small Businesses: The SCOR Alternative," published in Securities & Commodities Regulation, authored by Leslie J. Levinson (1992)

      "Doing Business in China," at U.S. Department of Commerce District Export Council (12/2004), presented by William T. Sellay

      "Who Wants to Avoid a Million-Dollar Mess?" at interactive sessions with various clients, tailored to their needs, presented by Michael R. Enright
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      "Successful Partnering Between Inside and Outside Counsel," co-presented by William T. Sellay and American Corporate Counsel Association (ACCA) (9/2001)
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