Dan Deane

Partner / Leader, Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation / Co-Leader, TCPA & Consumer Privacy Team

Dan Deane leads Nixon Peabody’s Class Actions and Aggregate Litigation, and TCPA and Consumer Privacy teams, and is a member of the firm’s Franchising & Distribution team. His practice focuses on representing businesses and individuals in high-exposure, complex civil and criminal litigation and investigations before state and federal courts, arbitral tribunals, and regulatory agencies.

Dan is also committed to providing pro bono legal services in furtherance of important social justice issues, including advocacy on behalf of abused and neglected children and disabled persons.

Practice Areas

Class Actions & Aggregate Litigation Litigation Complex Disputes Arbitration, Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution Healthcare Dispute Resolution Financial Institution Investigations Government Investigations & White Collar Defense Labor & Employment Litigation Appellate Cybersecurity & Privacy Franchising & Distribution State Attorneys General TCPA & Consumer Privacy

Industries

Financial Services

My focus

Complex Commercial Litigation and Class Action/Aggregate Litigation

I focus on defending consumer-facing clients facing claims of unfair and deceptive practices, unfair debt collection practices, illegal marketing, and invasion of privacy. My strategies are calculated to avoid or minimize the disruption of costly class and aggregate litigation and I have a track record of securing efficient victories for clients by defeating class certification and enforcing contractual arbitration and class-waiver provisions. I have particular experience defending lenders, franchise concepts, and other consumer-facing businesses against claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), CAN-SPAM Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and similar state consumer protection laws.

Franchise Litigation

My civil litigation practice includes frequent representation of franchise systems and franchisor clients in all manner of franchise-related litigation, including breach of contract, franchise terminations, enforcement of trademark rights and non-competition covenants, and defending against government enforcement actions and private class actions that threaten entire franchise systems.

Personal Injury, Civil Rights, and Government Investigations

I represent individuals and institutions involved in civil and criminal proceedings concerning claims of sexual misconduct, personal injury, discrimination, and other civil rights violations. I have also helped individuals and companies navigate through complex federal and state civil and criminal investigations, including against charges of mail and wire fraud and other alleged violations of federal and state laws.

Pro Bono and Social Justice

I am a committed partner to Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of New Hampshire, assisting for more than a dozen years in litigation and appeals to the New Hampshire Supreme Court in furtherance of their mission to advocate in the best interests of abused and neglected children. I also provide pro bono support to the New Hampshire Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Currently, I am a member of the NP team that has partnered with the AARP Foundation, the Disability Rights Center of New Hampshire, and New Hampshire Legal Assistance in bringing a class action against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services to ensure that a class of older adults and disabled persons are provided with the home and community-based care the State had promised to deliver to them under Medicaid’s CFI Waiver program.

Appeals

I have an active appellate practice in state and federal appellate courts. I have briefed and argued before the First, Fourth, Ninth, and Tenth United States Courts of Appeal, as well as the New Hampshire and United States Supreme Courts.

Representative experience

class action defense

Defending putative class action over adequacy of fitness club franchisor’s membership agreement under state law; motion to dismiss granted on all counts but one with renewed motion to dismiss pending on that count; Truglio et al. v. Planet Fitness, Inc. et al. USDC(NJ)
Engineered early, small payout settlements of several multimillion-dollar TCPA class action suits, including multiple suits against a jewelry retailer sued for debt collection calls, a TCPA debt collection class action against a national bank, telemarketing class actions against a fitness club franchise and a restaurant franchise, and a TCPA telemarketing class action against a residential solar company
Defended KeyBank, National Association against class action allegations that the bank’s student loan business should be held derivatively liable to the students of a non–Title IV flight school in California that closed its doors; prevailed on appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, obtaining a significant ruling enforcing the bank’s arbitration clause and effectively ending plaintiffs’ class action bid; the precedent-setting decision invalidated California’s “public injunction” exception to arbitration; Kilgore v. KeyBank, Nat’l Assoc., 673 F.3d 947 (9th Cir. Mar. 7, 2012)
In cases involving similar non–Title IV student loans for culinary schools, procured the voluntary dismissal of another large national bank from a series of class actions and aggregate mass actions premised on allegations of derivative lender liability under the Federal Trade Commission’s “Holder Rule”
Negotiated favorable settlements for two national banks in three separate but similar litigations in Utah involving failed flight schools; in a fourth case, drafted briefing that resulted in the dismissal of the action with prejudice and granting attorneys’ fees and costs to the client; Aquila v. JPMorgan Chase & Co., et al., No. 080417681 (3rd Jud. Dist. Ct., Salt Lake Cnty., Utah, Jan. 26, 2010)
Defended a national bank against a $15 million lender liability action in Florida involving allegations of fraud, misrepresentation and civil RICO claims arising from a failed flight school
Preserved KeyBank, National Association’s dismissal in a putative nationwide class action concerning forced place insurance in appeal to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit; Anapoell v. Key Equip. Fin., et al., No. 08-4114, 2009 U.S. App. LEXIS 6315 (10th Cir. Mar. 24, 2009), and defeated plaintiff’s petition for writ of certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court, 130 S. Ct. 264, 175 L. Ed. 2d 132, 2009 U.S. LEXIS 6137 (Oct. 5, 2009)

Other Litigation

Recent federal trial experience defending a private boarding school in litigation stemming from an allegation of student-on-student sexual assault and the student disciplinary proceedings that followed
Negotiated favorable settlement for a student loan lender defending against claims that it had violated the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act and several state consumer protection laws
Assisted a state insurance guaranty association obtain summary judgment against the United States Department of Labor’s attempt to establish a priority, through a novel federal preemption argument, over the guaranty association’s claims in insurer liquidation proceedings; Solis v. The Home Ins. Co., et al., No. 10-cv-572-SM, 2012 DNH 120; 2012 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 9551 (D.N.H. Jan. 27, 2012)
Obtained a favorable global settlement for a national bank defending against dual lawsuits in the New York Supreme Court and before a FINRA arbitration panel alleging investment mismanagement
Negotiated several favorable confidential settlements on behalf of multiple health care and financial services clients facing claims brought by former employees
Successfully obtained injunctive relief for a business division of Dell against a former high-level sales executive enforcing the company’s confidentiality and non-competition agreements; in subsequent related proceedings, successfully fended off the former employee’s claim for wrongful injunction both in Superior Court and on appeal to the New Hampshire Supreme Court; EqualLogic, Inc. v. Shea, S. D. Hillsborough Cnty. Superior Ct. No. 08-E-265 (2009), N.H. Supreme Ct., No. 2009-0679 (Jan. 5, 2011)
In a case in New Hampshire state court involving allegations that an IRA custodian account was improperly handled, filed a motion to dismiss for a national bank that caused the plaintiff to voluntarily dismiss the bank

Looking ahead

Class action growth continues unabated, particularly alleged violations of consumer protection statutes that provide for statutory damages and claims that retailers induced consumers with false or misleading representations.

Insights

“United States,” The Franchise Law Review, 8th edition, chapter 42, Law Business Research Ltd., March 2021 (co-author)
“The uncertain future of the TCPA in the Trump era,” Bloomberg Law, May 08, 2017
“Protect your consumers’ privacy from mass telemarketing,” Rochester Business Journal, October 9, 2015
“Think Before You Hit Send: What businesses need to know about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act,” New Hampshire Business Review, September 4, 2015
“Avoiding the Risks of Local Counsel Engagement in Federal Court,” New Hampshire Bar News, December 17, 2014
“Law: ‘Associational discrimination’ emerges in lawsuits,” New Hampshire Business Review, December 4, 2011
“The Articulate Advocate: New Techniques of Persuasion for Trial Lawyers” (book review), New Hampshire Bar News, September 18, 2009
“What to Do When the Feds Knock on Your Door: Responding Appropriately To An Unwanted Government Intrusion Is Critical To the Future of A Company,” New Hampshire Business Review , May 22, 2009
“COPA and Community Standards on the Internet: Should the People of Maine and Mississippi Dictate the Standard in Las Vegas and New York?” 51 Cath. U. L. Rev. 241, Fall 2001

In the news

Associated Press
Both sides argue for resolution of verdict dispute in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
This article covers final requests filed by both sides to resolve David Meehan’s $38 million disputed jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan, discusses the injustice that would be created by either a new trial or Meehan’s acceptance of a small fraction of the jury’s intended award. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
Aug 23, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Fiscal OKs changes to YDC settlement program; Chairman suggests lie detectors
This article covers approved changes to the YDC Settlement Fund to make it more attractive to victims and Fiscal Committee Chair Rep. Ken Weyler’s suggested use of lie detector. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing how the legislature expressly directed that the Settlement Fund process be conducted in a victim-centered manner to avoid retraumatizing survivors. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
Aug 16, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Maine law firm vets YDC abuse claims and paid from same victims’ settlement fund
This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s enlistment of a Maine law firm to vet victim claims for the YDC Settlement Funds. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing the significant concern this enlistment should cause New Hampshire taxpayers and what it could mean for victims. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
Aug 14, 2024
WMUR
Judge grants new extension to figure out how to proceed in $38 million YDC abuse verdict
This article covers an additional extension by the court to determine how to proceed in David Meehan’s $38 million YDC abuse verdict. Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, part of the NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,300 abuse victims, is quoted in the coverage discussing how he thinks the court can correct the verdict to reflect the jury’s actual intent, which was to award the full $38 million to Meehan. NP’s YDC team also includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
Aug 2, 2024
WMUR
More money needed for settlement fund to pay YDC victims, New Hampshire Senate president says
This article and related broadcast segment cover the potential major shortfalls in the YDC Settlement Fund based on the hundreds of claims that remain to be addressed. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights joins the segment to discuss the generational and societal impacts of abuse and the potentially massive financial burden for the state. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
July 30, 2024
InDepthNH.org
YDC abuse settlement fund headed for ‘looming shortfall,’ victims’ attorney says
This article covers YDC Fund Administrator John Broderick’s latest report. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted, discussing how the fund has a little less than $60 million remaining, with almost six times as much in pending claims. He notes that if the state doesn’t allocate more soon, the fund will fail despite recent progress to improve it. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims. The team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
July 24, 2024
New Hampshire Union
Top lawmakers call pause on paying YDC victims a ‘bad look’
This article covers the YDC Settlement Fund and the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for victims. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted in the coverage, discussing concerns the pause raises and how replenishing it in a timely manner is essential to the program’s success. Dave leads the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
July 11, 2024
InDepthNH.org
YDC abuse fund on temporary hold; revised law allows 10 years to pay victim claims
This article covers the State of New Hampshire’s temporary pause on claims and payment processing for the YDC Settlement Fund. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage, discussing discontent among claimants who accepted settlements but won’t get paid for several months, and how uncertainty around whether and when the state will pay the awards could drive people away from the settlement fund and back into court. Mark is part of the NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
July 8, 2024
Associated Press
Disputed verdict draws both sides back to court in New Hampshire youth detention center abuse case
The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
June 24, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Debate continues on $38 million jury award to YDC victim
The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
June 24, 2024
WMUR
Hearing held regarding recent YDC civil trial outcome
The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
June 24, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Arrest affidavits of accused YDC abusers unsealed; hearing on payout to first victim to win civil suit
The following coverage reports on Monday’s hearing related to David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial, as well as the public release of long-sealed arrest warrant affidavits against several men charged with abusing children at YDC. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
June 24, 2024
New Hampshire Business Review
Overview of historic $38 million jury award in landmark YDC abuse case
This article recaps the news to date following the verdict in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, Washington, DC Complex Disputes associate Myra Benjamin, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester, and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
June 20, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Judge: State’s liability in YDC abuse ‘beyond doubt’
The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 15, 2024
Associated Press
Judge quickly denies request to discard $38 million verdict in New Hampshire youth center abuse case
The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 15, 2024
The Boston Globe
New Hampshire judge denies state’s request to invalidate $38 million YDC verdict
The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 15, 2024
WMUR News 9
Judge denies state’s motion to change jury’s verdict in YDC trial
The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 15, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Judge denies state’s attempt to toss YDC lawsuit
The following article covers a New Hampshire Superior Court judge’s order denying the State’s motion to invalidate David Meehan’s $38 million jury verdict in the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing Meehan. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester GIWC counsel Amy Spencer, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 15, 2024
Associated Press
New Hampshire jury finds state liable for abuse at youth detention center and awards victim $38 million
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 3, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Jury awards $38 million to YDC abuse victim
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 3, 2024
New Hampshire Public Radio
Jury awards $38 million to plaintiff in landmark New Hampshire child abuse lawsuit
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing Meehan and more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt of Boston and Mike Philippi of Chicago, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston.
May 3, 2024
New Hampshire Bulletin
AG: Bill would reduce YDC lawsuits by paying victims more, expanding eligibility
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 30, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Plaintiff in YDC trial rests his case; defense case to being Tuesday
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor are quoted and mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 29, 2024
Eagle-Tribune
Our view: New Hampshire miserably failed its children at YDC
The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 27, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Medical expert says Meehan needs $1.5 million for lifelong PTSD treatment
The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 25, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Judge won’t allow criminal defendants to testify at YDC trial
The following article covers last week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester GIWC associate Allison Regan, eDiscovery and Litigation Support director Mike Swiatocha, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and GIWC paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 25, 2024
Associated Press
Ex-youth center worker testifies that top bosses would never take kids’ word over staff
The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 15, 2024
Boston Globe
Youth detention center leadership sided with staff over residents, former worker testifies
The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 15, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Lawyers for DHHS seek to block criminal defendants from pleading the Fifth
The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 15, 2024
InDepthNH.org
Testimony: YDC leaders turned blind eye to child abuse
The following article covers this week’s proceedings in the first New Hampshire Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor, Manchester Complex Disputes associate Erin Bucksbaum, Manchester Complex Disputes senior paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense paralegal and victim specialist Joelle Wiggin of Manchester and paralegal Erin MacMahon of Boston. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 15, 2024
Associated Press
Ex-worker at New Hampshire youth detention center describes escalating retaliation for complaints
The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 10, 2024
People Magazine
There are nearly 1,200 lawsuits alleging abuse at Sununu Youth Services Center; now, a trial has begun
The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 10, 2024
InDepthNH.org
YDC victim used as ‘child sex slave, punching bag’ under health and human services’ care, lawyer tells jurors
The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 10, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
First witnesses take the stand in YDC civil trial
The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 10, 2024
Boston Globe
First trial over abuse at state-run Sununu Youth Services Center in New Hampshire is underway
The following article covers this week’s start of the first NH Youth Development Center trial. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is quoted and mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor. In addition to the following coverage, local TV station WMUR is also livestreaming the trial.
April 9, 2024
New Hampshire Public Radio
First civil trial in the YDC abuse scandal to begin: What you need to know
This article covers the first NH Youth Development Center trial beginning this week. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo and NP are mentioned in the coverage for representing plaintiff David Meehan in the trial. The NP team representing more than 1,400 abuse victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
April 7, 2024
InDepthNH
Judge considers releasing YDC abuse affidavit AG wants sealed
This article covers a hearing to determine whether to release a three-year-old search warrant affidavit from the early days of the NH Youth Development Center criminal investigation. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo is mentioned in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
March 18, 2024
WMUR
Some entities involved in YDC lawsuits look to get claims of abuse dismissed
This article covers several state-contracted organizations affiliated with the NH Youth Development Center that are asking a judge to dismiss some abuse claims against them. Manchester Complex Disputes partner Nate Warecki is quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
March 12, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Brett Malcolm: Pass vital changes to YDC settlement fund
NP client Brett Malcolm, John Doe #292, contributed this op-ed sharing his story of abuse and urging the New Hampshire legislature to pass changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. In the op-ed, Brett expresses thanks for NP’s YDC legal team, which includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights of Manchester and Brian French of Boston, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Chicago Healthcare partner April Schweitzer, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
March 2, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
Court rejects state’s appeal request in AARP disabilities lawsuit
This article covers the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit rejecting the State of New Hampshire’s appeal request in a class action lawsuit claiming the state-run Choice for Independence (CFI) program is failing to provide authorized services to participants, putting them at unnecessary risk of being institutionalized in nursing homes. Manchester Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz is quoted in the coverage. The article mentions NP for representing the plaintiffs in the case along with NH Legal Assistance, the AARP Foundation, and Disability Rights Center-NH. The NP team also includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights and Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, both of the Manchester office, and Complex Disputes associates Tammy Nguyen of Chicago and Scott Dinner of Washington, DC.
Feb 26, 2024
WMUR
New Hampshire lawmakers consider changes to YDC settlement process
This article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights is quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Dave Vicinanzo, Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
Feb 21, 2024
Associated Press
New Hampshire considers greatly expanding scope of settlement fund for youth center abuse victims
The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
Feb 20, 2024
New Hampshire Union Leader
State, victim lawyers agree on changes to YDC settlement fund
The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
Feb 20, 2024
New Hampshire Public Radio
Changes to youth detention abuse fund could lead to hundreds of settlements, price tag unknown
The following article covers a proposed bill before the New Hampshire Senate Judiciary Committee that would make changes to the settlement fund created for victims of alleged abuse at the NH Youth Development Center and other state-run facilities. Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partners Dave Vicinanzo and Mark Knights are mentioned and quoted in the coverage. The NP team representing more than 1,400 alleged victims also includes Manchester Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, Boston Complex Disputes senior counsel Sam Goldblatt, and Long Island Healthcare counsel Michal Cantor.
Feb 20, 2024
New Hampshire Bulletin
State facing class-action lawsuit over in-home care for older and disabled residents
This article covers a New Hampshire federal judge certifying a class-action lawsuit filed on behalf of a group of disabled individuals alleging that the state health department mismanaged the Choices for Independence (CFI) Medicaid Waiver program, which allows participants to safely live at home rather than being forced into institutional settings such as nursing facilities. The article mentions NP for representing the plaintiffs in the case along with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation. The NP team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, and Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz, all of the Manchester office, and Complex Disputes associates Tammy Nguyen of Chicago and Scott Dinner of Washington, DC.
Dec 4, 2023
New Hampshire Union Leader
Healthcare lawsuit vs. state can proceed as class action
This article quotes Manchester Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz on a New Hampshire federal court decision to certify a class of disabled individuals in their lawsuit alleging that the state health department mismanaged the Choices for Independence (CFI) Medicaid Waiver program, which allows participants to safely live at home rather than being forced into institutional settings such as nursing facilities. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—is representing the plaintiffs. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights and Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, both of the Manchester office, and Complex Disputes associates Tammy Nguyen of Chicago and Scott Dinner of Washington, DC.
Nov 30, 2023
Bloomberg Law
Disabled participants get class status in home care gap case
The following article covers a New Hampshire federal court decision to certify a class of disabled individuals in their lawsuit alleging that the state health department mismanaged the Choices for Independence (CFI) Medicaid Waiver program, which allows participants to safely live at home rather than being forced into institutional settings such as nursing facilities. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—is representing the plaintiffs. The NP team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, and Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz, all of the Manchester office; and Complex Disputes associates Tammy Nguyen of Chicago and Scott Dinner of Washington, DC.
Nov 28, 2023
Law360
Now-certified class alleges NH has bungled Medicaid program
The following article covers a New Hampshire federal court decision to certify a class of disabled individuals in their lawsuit alleging that the state health department mismanaged the Choices for Independence (CFI) Medicaid Waiver program, which allows participants to safely live at home rather than being forced into institutional settings such as nursing facilities. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—is representing the plaintiffs. The NP team includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, Privacy & Technology partner Dan Deane, and Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz, all of the Manchester office; and Complex Disputes associates Tammy Nguyen of Chicago and Scott Dinner of Washington, DC.
Nov 27, 2023
New Hampshire Bulletin
‘We’re teetering on the edge.’ Are Medicaid rates making it harder to age at home?
This article, focusing on roughly 600 New Hampshire residents at risk of losing at-home care in July if the state doesn’t increase its Medicaid-funded Choices for Independence (CFI) payments to providers, refers to a pending CFI federal lawsuit filed against the state Department of Health and Human Services by NP, New Hampshire Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center – New Hampshire, and the AARP Foundation. The NP team involved in the case is led by Manchester Complex Disputes counsel Kierstan Schultz and includes Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights and Cybersecurity & Privacy partner Dan Deane, both of Manchester, and Complex Disputes associates Scott Dinner of Washington, DC and Tammy Nguyen of Chicago.
March 22, 2023
Associated Press
Fund urged for sex abuse victims at youth detention center
This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.
Jan 20, 2022
Associated Press
Settlement fund proposed for youth center sex abuse victims
This article covering New Hampshire’s proposed $100 million settlement fund related to claims of child sex abuse by former workers at a state-run youth detention center quotes Manchester partner and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense leader David Vicinanzo, who is representing alleged victims in the case. The NP team also includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associates Kierstan Schultz and Nate Warecki, and GIWC partner Mark Knights and associate Michael Strauss, all of Manchester.
Jan 18, 2022
Portsmouth Herald
'Rigged' cannabis shop process? Sweet Dirt threatens to sue Kittery over lottery system
Manchester Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense associate Michael Strauss is quoted throughout this article on cannabis client Sweet Dirt’s assertion that the town of Kittery, ME should undo results of a flawed recreational marijuana license selection process or face a lawsuit. Mike and Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane are representing Sweet Dirt parent Northeast Kind Holdings in the pending litigation.
Dec 30, 2021
Granite State News Collaborative
Lawsuit alleges DHHS fails to properly administer Medicaid waiver program
This article covers a federal judge’s decision that a class-action lawsuit over the plaintiffs’ right to live independently instead of being placed in institutional care may proceed, quoting Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team working on the case includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Daniel Deane, Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, and paralegal Sharon Willier, all of the Manchester office.
Dec 4, 2021
New Hampshire Union Leader
Judge allows health care lawsuit vs state to proceed
This article, covering a federal judge’s ruling that a class-action lawsuit over the plaintiffs’ right to live independently instead of being placed in institutional care may proceed, quotes Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz on the decision. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team working on the case includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Daniel Deane, Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, and paralegal Sharon Willier, all of the Manchester office.
Nov 29, 2021
Law360
Planet Fitness scores end to two suits over fees in pandemic
This article covers an Illinois federal judge’s decision to toss out a lawsuit filed by two Planet Fitness members claiming the gym had unlawfully charged them fees during the pandemic. Chicago partner Rich Tilghman and associate Henry Caldwell, and Manchester partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, all in the Complex Commercial Disputes group, were mentioned for representing Planet Fitness.
March 26, 2021
Inside Health Policy
Lawsuit Says Missing NH In-Home Care Leads to Nursing Home Stays
This article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program. The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 19, 2021
Concord Monitor
Lawsuit Seeks Stop to Unnecessary Placements in NH Nursing Homes
Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Kierstan Schultz is quoted in this article covering a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program. In addition to Kierstan, the NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 12, 2021
McKnight’s Senior Living
Medicaid waiver enrollees put at risk of unnecessary nursing home placement, lawsuit claims
The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.
The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 12, 2021
New Hampshire Public Radio
Lawsuit Alleges New Hampshire Is Failing to Administer Program for Seniors, People with Disabilities
The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.
The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 11, 2021
New Hampshire Union Leader
Lawsuit: State Shirking Responsibility for At-Home Care Services
The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.
The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 11, 2021
The Associated Press
New Hampshire House to Hold Hybrid Public Hearings on Bills
The following article covers a class action complaint filed against the New Hampshire Department of Health & Human Services for failing to properly administer its CFI Medicaid waiver program. NP—together with NH Legal Assistance, Disability Rights Center-NH, and the AARP Foundation—filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of older adults and persons with disabilities enrolled in the CFI program.
The NP team includes Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, associate Kierstan Schultz and paralegal Sharon Willier, and Government Investigations & White Collar Defense partner Mark Knights, all of Manchester.
Jan 11, 2021
Law360
Judge Allows Immigrant Detainees To Fight Living Conditions
This article, covering a federal judge’s order that immigration detainees at Strafford County (NH) Department of Corrections can challenge their living conditions amid COVID-19, quotes Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes associate Nathan Warecki. The article also mentions the team of NP attorneys representing the detainees in the case: Litigation Department Head Scott O’Connell; Government Investigations & White-Collar Defense practice group leader Dave Vicinanzo and associate Colin Missett; Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane, and associates Marx Calderon and Michael Strauss.
June 17, 2020
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Former United Way VP asks judge for home confinement, claims he is vulnerable to COVID-19
This article highlights the efforts of Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and associate Michael Strauss to secure home confinement for their client, who is currently serving a sentence in a Merrimack County jail where a corrections officer has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 30, 2020
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
Unwanted pre-recorded calls don’t violate TCPA
This article mentions Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Dan Deane and Boston Complex Commercial Disputes associate Troy Lieberman, who earned a favorable ruling on behalf of defendant Boston Scientific in a class action suit alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Jan 23, 2020
Law360
In High Court's Kisor Ruling, 2 Important Doctrines Survive
Manchester Complex Commercial Disputes partner Daniel Deane and associate Nathan Warecki authored this article about the Supreme Court’s decision in Kisor v. Wilkie and the potential impact the ruling will have in the future.
June 28, 2019
Law360
State AGs at odds over Google privacy pact at high court
This article mentions Complex Commercial Disputes partners Chris Mason, Sarah André, Dan Deane and Seth Horvath as counsel for The New York Bar Foundation and The New York State Bar Association in an amicus brief—filed with the United States Supreme Court—in support of the approval by a California District Court, and the Ninth Circuit, of Google’s settlement involving a “cy pres” remedy in a privacy-related case.
Sep 6, 2018
Seacoastonline.com
Long ordeal continues for local Indonesians
This op-ed discusses the Indonesian Christian immigrants in New Hampshire facing deportation and mentions Nixon Peabody’s work to successfully halt the deportations in order to reopen the individuals’ immigration cases. The pro bono team includes Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero.
March 20, 2018
Law360
Removal of 50 Indonesian Christian immigrants put on hold
Nixon Peabody’s pro bono team, which includes Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations & white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero, is featured in this article noting a judge’s decision to halt immigration officials from deporting a group of Indonesian Christians living in New Hampshire.
Feb 2, 2018
Reuters
Federal Judge Blocks Deportation of Indonesians Living Illegally in NH
In the following coverage, Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero are mentioned for their pro bono work representing Indonesian Christians in New Hampshire who face possible deportation by ICE.
Feb 1, 2018
Boston Globe
For Judge These Immigrants in US are Like Jews Fleeing Nazis
This front-page story recaps a federal court hearing for a group of Indonesian Christians seeking to reopen their immigration cases because they fear persecution back home. Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, Boston government investigations and white collar associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero, and Manchester commercial litigation associate Nate Warecki are representing this group pro bono.
Jan 18, 2018
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Indonesian Case to Be Heard Wednesday
The story previews a hearing in federal court in Boston about a group of Indonesian Christians living in New Hampshire who are attempting to delay deportation while they reopen their asylum claims. Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, Boston government investigations and white collar associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero, and Manchester commercial litigation associate Nate Warecki are representing this group pro bono.
Jan 15, 2018
Foster’s Daily Democrat
ICE: No cause to delay Indonesian deportations
This article mentions Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero for representing the Indonesian immigrants facing possible deportation and covers recent developments in the ongoing case.
Dec 22, 2017
Courthousenews.com
Judge blocks deportation about-face by U.S. government
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were mentioned in this article for their key court victory representing Indonesian immigrants who faced possible deportation.
Nov 29, 2017
Seacoast Online
Federal judge affirms right to halt Indonesian deportations
Manchester commercial litigation associate Nate Warecki talks about a favorable ruling in U.S. District Court on a pro bono matter that will ensure due process for 51 immigrants from Indonesia. Nate, along with Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero teamed with the ACLU to represent the immigrants, who fled religious persecution in their home country but were threatened with deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Nov 28, 2017
New Hampshire Union Leader
NH Indonesian community celebrates legal victory in deportation case
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and associate Nate Warecki, and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were mentioned in this article on the 51 Indonesian immigrants who fled their home country due to religious persecution but faced possible deportation by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Nov 28, 2017
New Hampshire Business Review
CPFB arbitration rule: What you need to know
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane authored this article about what businesses should know about the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new rule that limits arbitration use in consumer financial products and services agreements.
Oct 27, 2017
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Shaheen pleased by Sununu’s letter on Indonesians
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were quoted in the following coverage of a hearing regarding their pro bono class action case involving Indonesian Christians facing deportation.
Oct 24, 2017
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Sununu asks Trump to stop deportations
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were mentioned in the following coverage for their pro bono class action case involving Indonesian Christians facing deportation.
Oct 22, 2017
WMUR
Hearing held to address concerns of Indonesian immigrants facing deportation
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were quoted in the following coverage of Friday’s hearing regarding their pro bono class action case involving Indonesian Christians facing deportation.
Oct 20, 2017
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Court battle continues for Indonesians
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero were quoted in the following coverage of a hearing regarding their pro bono class action case involving Indonesian Christians facing deportation.
Oct 20, 2017
Foster’s Daily Democrat
Sen. Shaheen questions Trump nominee on Indonesian immigration policy
This article on Kansas Gov. Sam Brownback, Trump nominee to ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom, includes the court win by Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero to delay the deportation of dozens of Indonesian immigrants.
Oct 5, 2017
Portsmouth Herald
Judge puts deportations of local Indonesians on hold
This article recaps a federal court decision to delay the deportation of dozens of Indonesian immigrants living in New Hampshire. Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero are providing pro bono representation to these immigrants.
Sep 26, 2017
Foster's Daily Democrat
Suit filed to halt deportation of local Indonesians
This article is about Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane, associate Nate Warecki and Boston government investigations and white collar defense associate Ronaldo Rauseo-Ricupero’s pro bono class action case involving Indonesian Christians facing deportation.
Sep 26, 2017
Bloomberg BNA
FTC gives qualified support to FCC fight against illegal calls
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane provided commentary in this article about the Federal Trade Commission’s recent comments in support of the Federal Communications Commission’s initiative to allow telephone providers to block illegal telemarketing robocalls.
July 6, 2017
Bloomberg BNA
Failure to respond dooms robocall lawsuit against tech university
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane is quoted in this article about a matter involving a Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) case against Colorado Technical University.
June 5, 2017
Bloomberg Law
The uncertain future of the TCPA in the Trump era
Manchester commercial litigation partner Dan Deane and New York City commercial litigation associate Paul Williamson contributed this article addressing the ways in which the Trump administration may affect the TCPA.
May 8, 2017
Law360
Planet Fitness Member Contract Class Action Trimmed In NJ
New York City partner Craig Tractenberg, Boston partner Arthur Pressman, Manchester partner Dan Deane and Boston associate Morgan Nighan are mentioned as representing Planet Fitness in a case about its membership agreements with regard to state consumer protection laws.
July 30, 2016
Concord Monitor
N.H. Supreme Court to decide whether child abuse cases can be made public
Manchester partner Dan Deane is noted in this article as counsel for Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). The coverage notes efforts by attorneys representing the adoptive parents of two children who were victims in a highly publicized sexual abuse case before the state Supreme Court in their effort to make their lawsuit public. CASA and the state Division of Children, Youth and Families are arguing to keep confidential information identifying the children under seal to protect their anonymity.
April 6, 2016
Rochester Business Journal
Protect your consumers' privacy from mass telemarketing
This column explains the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), the risks to businesses, and how businesses can avoid TCPA liability. Corporate transactions partner Jeff LaBarge, commercial litigation associate Dan Deane and IP litigation associate Troy Lieberman collaborated on the piece.
Oct 9, 2015
New Hampshire Business Review
Think Before You Hit ‘Send'
Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Dan Deane and Boston IP Litigation associate Troy Lieberman co-authored this column discussing what businesses need to know about the Telephone Consumer Protection Act.
Sep 4, 2015
Union Leader
NH Business Newsmakers
This news brief notes that Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Dan Deane has been elected vice chair of the New Hampshire Bar Association’s Federal Practice Law Section.
Aug 23, 2015
Law360
SCOTUS Cert Skirt Left Door Open For Cy Pres Tune-Up
This column discusses the U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of a petition for a writ of certiorari in Marek v. Lane. New York City Commercial Litigation partner Chris Mason, San Francisco Commercial Litigation partner Bruce Copeland, Manchester Commercial Litigation associate Dan Deane and Rochester Products: Class Action, Industry & Trade Representation associate Kevin Saunders authored the piece.
Nov 8, 2013

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Education

Catholic University of America, J.D., magna cum laude
University of Connecticut, B.A., Journalism and Political Science

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Chair, Federal Practice Section of the New Hampshire Bar Association

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Daniel was selected, through a peer-review survey, for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2025 in the fields of Appellate Practice; Commercial Litigation; and Franchise Law. Daniel has been listed in Best Lawyers since 2016.
Daniel has been recognized for exceptional standing in the legal community in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business 2024 for Litigation: General Commercial (New Hampshire). He was recognized as “Up and Coming” in the 2020 edition of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business in the area of Litigation: General Commercial (New Hampshire).
Recommended in The Legal 500 United States 2023 editorial for Dispute resolution—Corporate investigations and white-collar criminal defense

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Jury returns $38M verdict in first New Hampshire YDC trial, largest verdict in contested personal injury case in state’s history
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Christopher M. Mason
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- Rochester
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  Mobile:+1 585.766.1480
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- San Francisco
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- New York
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- jortego@nixonpeabody.com
Stephen J. Jones
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- Rochester
- Office:+1 585.263.1386
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Complex Commercial Litigation and Class Action/Aggregate Litigation

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