Jason D. Kaplan is a member of the firm’s municipal law group, based in the Westport office. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state courts. Jason has a J.D. from New York University and an A.B. in philosophy from Princeton University. He also has a Masters in biomedical science from Robert Wood Johnson Medical […]
From the U.S. Supreme Court to the proliferation of artificial intelligence in the workplace, the importance of organizational ethics has recently been in the news. The character, habits, and customs of an organization define how the organization functions and is viewed in the eyes of others. A strong commitment to ethics breeds trust and confidence. […]
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“.
Are you paying your employees correctly? Are you hoping your payroll company is ensuring all aspects of your wage-and-hour compliance? Are you on autopilot from decisions made by your office manager more than a decade ago? With liquidated damages and penalties, an audit from the Department of Labor or a wage and hour lawsuit from […]
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 […]
From time to time, we receive emails from clients seeking advice on whether an information request should be classified as a request under the Municipal Employees Relations Act (MERA) or the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). It is crucial to properly distinguish between the two laws as conflating them or treating a request under […]
Changes on the federal and state levels require employers to update notices to employees and applicants subject to criminal background checks or inquiries. Employers conducting background checks must update the Summary of Fair Credit Reporting Act Rights issued to employees and applicants. The new notice is available here. The changes to the notice are not […]
As the old saying goes, March comes in like a Husky. Well, not exactly but as both the UCONN Women’s and Men’s basketball teams embark on their journeys to National Titles (hopefully), it is a good time to answer the age-old question: Are office pools legal in Connecticut? The answer is for the most part, […]
