When a business owner or representative enters into a contract with another organization in Milford, they likely feel a certain amount of security due to the nature of such an agreement. After all, a party cannot end a contractual agreement without first having cause to do so. Yet is that assumption entirely correct? There is […]
On July 30, 2019, the Connecticut Supreme Court decided a First Amendment free speech case with significant implications for both local and regional boards of education and institutions of higher education. In Haughwout v. Tordenti, 332 Conn. 559 (2019), the Court heard an appeal of a Southern Connecticut State University student who had been expelled for […]
Rent increases may be a common point of contention between Connecticut tenants and landlords. Disputes over rental increases are common, so it is important for landlords and tenants to understand the legal ramifications of changing rent. Violations of the law can lead to unnecessary conflict and expense. According to the Rights and Responsibilities of Landlords […]
A marshal arrives at your office with a formal looking paper. You are being subpoenaed to appear at a deposition and provide documents relating to an employee in a state court matter. The subpoena requests that you provide all documents related to the employee’s employment, including all personnel and medical records. What are your obligations as a Connecticut […]
Attorney Eileen Lavigne Flug of Berchem Moses PC will be recognized by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) as among this year’s “First 100 Plus” leaders who make a positive difference in the organization’s work to assist survivors of domestic violence in Connecticut. A breakfast and awards ceremony will be held on November 15, […]
Connecticut has unique laws when it comes to landlords and tenants. This comes into play when you need to evict a commercial tenant. When you evict a tenant, they may leave behind property, especially if the eviction is tied to a failing financial status. Once you take possession of the property, you then have to […]
Any law that aims to change taxes is a matter of interest. As a resident in Connecticut, you may want to take notice of the proposed payroll tax being worked out currently by state representatives. According to Tax Foundation, this new tax law aims to do away with income tax for most taxpayers. Instead, the law will […]
At this time of year, the bright yellows and reds in the fall foliage on the drive north from Milford can be stunning. Some business owners in Grafton County, New Hampshire, aren’t celebrating the colors or even their recent legal victory in court. Though a jury awarded them nearly $3.8 million in their breach of contract […]
Many business owners are keen planners, able to consider both the short- and long-term needs of the company. For many of those thinking of that long-term plan, the dream is to eventually pass their hard work to the next generation, ensuring the company continues to support the family into the future. While this situation might […]
More than 250 guests attended charity drive and tailgate party held before the Yale vs. Holy Cross football game at historic Yale Bowl NEW HAVEN, CT: The annual Walter Camp Day at the Yale Bowl was held on Saturday, September 21, when the Yale University Bulldogs hosted the Holy Cross Crusaders. Berchem Moses PC sponsored the […]
