In the dynamic landscape of business, where consumer preferences and market trends constantly evolve, customer lists can be a cornerstone of a successful business strategy. When a customer list falls into the wrong hands, the impact can be devastating. Is a customer list a trade secret in Connecticut? How can businesses protect their customer lists […]
“After working with [Buturla] as a member of the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen a few years ago,” Mayor-Elect Joseph DiMartino said in a news release, “it was clear to me that his thorough and transparent approach to giving legal advice to the city of Derby is consistent with my new approach to government here in Derby.” […]
Jordan A. Vazzano is an Associate in the firm’s Milford office. He is admitted to practice in Connecticut state courts. Jordan’s practice focuses primarily on Labor and Employment Law. He assists in advising public and private sector employers on various personnel, labor, and employment matters. Jordan graduated from Trinity College in 2019, magna cum laude, with […]
Co-authored by Jordan A. Vazzano The Connecticut Supreme Court issued a decision on October 19 with considerable implications for municipalities and labor relations. Importantly, it clarified the role of the State Labor Board, the influence of the National Labor Relations Act which governs private sector labor law on the national scale, and examined the authority […]
When dealing with an at-will employee, can you really fire someone for any reason? Can the company make deductions from the final paycheck? Does accrued, unused vacation get paid out? When terminating the employment relationship, it is important to get the details right. Disgruntled ex-employees are more likely to file legal complaints than current employees, […]
On October 11, 2023, Berchem Moses secured a hearing officer’s order preventing the retroactive application of Section 47 of Public Act 23-137 concerning which party proceeds first with their evidence in a special education due process hearing to a case that had originally been filed with the Bureau of Special Education on May 1, 2023. […]
Only 5 percent of attorneys in the state are selected to receive this prestigious honor Ira W. Bloom, Richard J. Buturla, Mario F. Coppola, Floyd J. Dugas, Christopher M. Hodgson and Warren L. Holcomb of Berchem Moses PC have again been named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list as top attorneys for 2023. Each year, no more […]
On September 28, 2023, Attorney Floyd J. Dugas was a featured speaker at the CT State Board of Mediation and Arbitration. The topics discussed were police accountability, the intersection of arbitration, and the process of police officer decertification. Attorney Dugas heads up the firm’s Municipal Labor & Employment practice. He regularly lectures on labor, employment […]
The State of Connecticut General Assembly recently honored Attorney Bryan LeClerc with an official citation in recognition of his fourteen years of service as the Boy Scout Troop 82 Scoutmaster and leadership that totals over two decades of service to the Troop. The citation reads, “Over Seventy Scouts Achieved The Rank Of Eagle And Hundreds […]
Berchem Moses once again was a proud sponsor of the Westport Rotary Lobsterfest. Despite damp and rainy weather, a large crowd attended this popular event, and thousands of dollars were raised for local charities. Westport Senior Partner Ira Bloom and his grandson enjoyed the event.
