Read the article here, written by Susan Danseyer of the Journal Inquirer on June 6, 2023, titled “Enfield town officials should work to improve their behavior after tax fight, independent review says“.
Each year, Choate Rosemary Hall recognizes alumni whose accomplishments – athletic, professional, and personal – enrich the School’s reputation for excellence. During the recent Reunion Weekend, the Alumni Association recognized Christopher M. Hodgson ’78, P’12,’14,’17 with the Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding service. Throughout his life, Chris has continued to serve his alma mater and has […]
Read the article here, written by Katherine Lutge of the Middletown Press on April 21, 2023, titled “Norwalk, developer reach $3.25M settlement over POKO property. A ‘modern’ Wall St. is next, city says“
On March 21, 2023, the United States Supreme Court ruled that parents of students with disabilities who sue for disability discrimination under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”), do not have to exhaust their remedies under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“IDEA”) before seeking monetary damages. The case, Perez v. Sturgis […]
On March 11, 2023, Attorney Ira Bloom spoke to nearly 800 people at the Connecticut Bar Association Planning and Zoning Section seminar on Land Use for Municipal Officials. Mr. Bloom’s topic was the Affordable Housing Law, Section 8-30g, from the Municipal Perspective. He has been a speaker at this seminar for 20 years and has […]
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released new resources to support equal opportunity in athletic programs consistent with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Title IX prohibits discrimination based on sex in programs or activities receiving federal financial assistance and is enforced by OCR. OCR designed these resources to help students, […]
Senior Partner Mario Coppola represents a group of neighbors who oppose this plan for its potential to add a large surge of traffic in an already congested area, as well as for many other issues of serious concern. To read the story by Robert Marchand which was published on greenwichtime.com on February 11, 2023, click […]
The Learner Engagement and Attendance Program (“LEAP”) reports success since its launch in April 2021. The program was established using federal Covid-19 relief funding with the goal of curbing student chronic absenteeism in the districts of Bridgeport, CREC, Danbury, East Hartford, Hartford, Manchester, Meriden, New Haven, New Britain, New London, Norwich, Stamford, Torrington, Waterbury and […]
Rebecca Goldberg was elevated to Senior Counsel, effective January 1, 2023. “This promotion is reflective of Rebecca’s proven record of excellence as a lawyer,” said Attorney Floyd J. Dugas, Senior Partner and head of the firm’s Labor & Employment Law group. “Her knowledge of employment laws and regulations is particularly exemplary. We are lucky to […]
On December 27, 2022, Attorney Matthew L. Studer of Berchem Moses PC was sworn in by Mayor Harry Rilling as the new Norwalk, CT, Zoning Hearing Officer.
