Attorneys Ira Bloom and Peter Gelderman spoke to 100 land use planners on June 12, 2015 at a conference of the Connecticut Chapter of the American Planning Association titled “Hot Topics in Land Use Law and Practice”. Mr. Bloom and Mr. Gelderman updated the group on Mackenzie v. Planning & Zoning Commission of Monroe, a […]
On May 14, 2015, a ConnPELRA workshop titled “Supervising in a Unionized Environment, ” was held at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library in Monroe, CT. Attorneys Floyd Dugas and Christopher Hodgson presented on topics including “Setting Policy in Your Department,” “Progressive Discipline and Employee Performance Evaluation,” and “Attendance and Absence Control: Understanding the Different Types of Leave and Knowing […]
The topic for the presentation was Buy-Sell Agreements for Closely Held Businesses. The panel reviewed practical issues and tax considerations when assisting clients with succession planning and putting a buy-sell agreement in place for closely held business owners. Also discussed were valuation issues and funding mechanisms for practitioners to consider. Shelby Wilson is the Vice Chair […]
The Connecticut House has taken up Raised Bill No. 6933 which would require employers (including public sector employers) to begin posting employee schedules at least 21 days in advance. Employers will also be required to provide advance notice of at least 21 days if the employer changes the schedule and that these changes must be approved by […]
The Connecticut General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill No. 426 (2015) titled “An Act Concerning Employee Online Privacy.” This new law will prohibit employers from requiring employees or applicants to: (1) provide their user name and password or any other access to an employee’s personal online account; (2) access an online account in the employers presence; or […]
Led by Attorneys Michelle Laubin, Floyd Dugas, and Ryan Driscoll, Team BMD joined over 1,000 runners to participate in the March 28, 2015 event themed, “Love Runs Through.” Berchem Moses friends and family members raised more than $1,000 in matching donations. All race expenses were covered, and at least $70,000 in proceeds from the Sandy […]
Pictured above: (front row, left to right) Attorneys Richard C. Buturla, Robert L. Berchem Richard J. Buturla (back row) Joseph H. Corselli, Bryan L. LeClerc, Brian W. Smith, Gregory S. Kimmel On Thursday, March 26, the 2015 Housatonic Community College Foundation’s “Distinguished Citizen” Luncheon was held in Bridgeport, CT, to recognize key leaders who have […]
Attorney Ira W. Bloom spoke on March 21, 2015 at the Connecticut Bar Association Planning & Zoning Seminar on Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions. Over 300 attendees gathered at Wesleyan University for this seminar, which is given every two years. Attorney Bloom was one of several prominent land use […]
Attorney Ira W. Bloom spoke on March 21, 2015 at the Connecticut Bar Association Planning & Zoning Seminar on Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions. Over 300 attendees gathered at Wesleyan University for this seminar, which is given every two years. Attorney Bloom was one of several prominent land use […]
Rethinking teacher due process rights was the topic of the opening general session last Thursday of NSBA’s Council of School Attorneys (COSA) School Law Seminar. Attorney Floyd Dugas moderated the panel.
