In one of the few jury trials in Waterbury Superior Court since the COVID-19 pandemic, Attorney Richard C. Buturla represented two individuals from Maryland who were returning home with their four children from a 2017 vacation on Cape Cod when a four-car, 13-person accident occurred on I-95 South in Darien, Connecticut. The accident was caused […]
On April 4th, 2024, Attorney Chris Hodgson presented on the topic of “What is the Right Design for your Community?” to the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut, a group of over 400 state and local government finance officers and others. The Association is committed to promoting professionalism and excellence in government financial management by […]
Are your non-union employees entitled to representation during meetings which may lead to discipline? Not yet, but the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is looking to change that dynamic. For the union-free among us, unionized employees are entitled to, upon request, union representation in any investigatory interview that could reasonably lead to discipline of that […]
On March 21, 2024 a Milford Court returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Seymour in a lawsuit brought by Phoumareth Phouangphiarith, a Seymour police officer, against the Town. The officer sought to permanently prohibit the Town from removing him from his present position as a temporary acting Sergeant. Although a temporary, ex […]
Master’s Table Community Meals in Ansonia provides meals to food-insecure guests and is sustained by committed and compassionate volunteers and the generous contributions of donors. Berchem Moses PC’s Social Action Committee, led by Senior Partner Michelle Laubin, participates by volunteering in this effort. Established in 2011, Master’s Table Community Meals, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization […]
Berchem Moses PC won an important victory at the Connecticut Supreme Court for the Town of Madison in a decision that will impact municipal police departments throughout the state. Floyd Dugas argued the case on behalf of the Town from the Freedom of Information Commission (“FOIC”) through an appeal to the Connecticut Superior Court, and […]
A recently published study by a law professor and a political science professor revealed that plaintiffs in sexual harassment lawsuits brought in Federal District Court between 2016 and 2020 were seven times more likely to prevail than pre-#metoo claims. Exactly why is not clear. Some legal commentators suspect judges have been swayed by the social […]
On January 31, 2024, a New Haven jury returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Stratford in a lawsuit brought by Anthony Zona, a Stratford police officer, against the Town. Anthony Zona claimed that he was suspended without pay for exercising his free speech rights and that the suspension was excessive. The Plaintiff […]
If you have decided 2024 is going to be a better year, you may have made some personal New Year’s resolutions. You can bring these goals into the workplace as well to help your organization run better than ever. Resolution #1: Get a checkup. Schedule a checkup – with your employment lawyer. You’re busy with […]
Supervising employees is not easy. Providing constructive feedback can be one of the most challenging aspects of management, but it is crucial to creating and maintaining strong staff performance, so supervisors need to approach performance evaluations and staff feedback skillfully. The annual review should not be the first time an employee receives feedback. Successful management […]
