Doug LoMonte represented Orange, Connecticut based Colony Hardware Corporation in its acquisition of A. W. Meyer Co., Inc., of Ridgefield, New Jersey. The acquisition was completed on April 8, 2016.
A much anticipated decision was released last week in which the U.S. Supreme Court was deadlocked (4 to 4) on a challenge to so called “service fees” charged to employees who opt out of union membership. The lawsuit was based upon a lawsuit brought by a number of California teachers who objected to being required […]
Team BMD again participated in the Sandy Hook 5K to help raise money for the Newtown Collaborative Recovery Fund which helps pay the out of pocket mental health expenses for those who have been most impacted by the 12-14-12 tragedy. More than $70,000 was raised through this event; a percentage of the proceeds will go […]
Berchem Moses PC recently partnered with the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS) to sponsor the highly esteemed Governor’s Scholars Program. This year’s award luncheon was held on May 19, 2016 at the Aqua Turf Club in Southington, Connecticut. Senior Partner Michelle Laubin addressed the thirty honorees along with their parents, teachers, and school administrators. These […]
Attorney Rebecca Goldberg was a panel member at the Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference presented by the Connecticut Bar Association on March 17, 2016 at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT. The conference covered a wide range of topics including the growth of “joint employment” issues, the NLRB’s increased jurisdiction, the impact […]
Attorney Rebecca Goldberg was a panel member at the Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference presented by the Connecticut Bar Association on March 17, 2016 at the Grassy Hills Country Club in Orange, CT. The conference covered a wide range of topics including the growth of “joint employment” issues, the NLRB’s increased jurisdiction, the impact […]
On December 31, 2015, the Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter before the beginning of the new year to remind schools of the importance of providing a discrimination free learning environment. The letter specifically focused on discrimination and harassment in schools based on race, religion, and national origin in light of the large […]
Rebecca Goldberg Is A Featured Presenter At Recent ConnPELRA Seminar Titled, “Dealing With Employees With Mental Health Issues” Can I ask an employee about mental health issues? When are accommodations necessary, and what goes beyond a “reasonable” accommodation? FMLA – Does it apply? These and other questions were addressed at a January 29, 2016 workshop presented […]
On January 21, 2016, an anniversary celebration was held at Race Brook Country Club in honor of Robert L. Berchem’s 50 years admitted to the Connecticut Bar. More than 170 friends, colleagues, clients and family members attended this very special event. Managing Partner Marsha Moses welcomed guests and introduced a video tribute to Bob, titled “50 Years […]
Christine A. Sullivan recently joined Berchem Moses PC as Senior Counsel in the firm’s Education Law Department. She is the former Director of Education and Training at the UConn Health Center, A.J. Pappanikou Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research and Service. Christine holds a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Connecticut. […]
