The firm has once again helped sponsor the Westport Rotary Lobsterfest held on September 21, 2024. Westport Rotary raises hundreds of thousands of dollars from this event for local charities. Shown attending the event are Attorney Matthew Sponheimer (left, with wife Jessica) and Attorney Ira Bloom (right, with wife Karen).
Public and private employers with at least 25 employees in Connecticut must prepare for changes to the CT Paid Sick Leave Law (CPSLL) that go into effect on January 1, 2025. Now is the time to review and update policies to be ready for the change. Employers with 25-49 employees and manufacturers become obligated to […]
Ensuring workplace safety goes beyond mere compliance; it’s about safeguarding your most valuable asset—your employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) plays a critical role in this mission, enforcing standards to maintain safe work environments. Yet, dealing with OSHA citations can seem complex and intimidating. By mastering the citation process and knowing how to […]
Back in April, the Federal Trade Commission (“FTC”) announced a Final Rule that banned virtually all non-compete agreements, creating upheaval for employers who rely on them to protect their business interests. The ban, which was to go into effect on September 4, 2024, has been halted by a federal court in Texas, with nationwide impact. […]
Berchem Moses PC is pleased to announce that 12 lawyers have been included in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Congratulations to the following lawyers: Robert L. Berchem – Land Use & Zoning Law […]
When The Sterling House Community Center needed help collecting 50 backpacks, pencil cases, and notebooks, Berchem Moses PC’s Social Action Committee and staff answered the call. The initiative was led by Legal Assistant Maria Deleo who organized the collection, assembly, and donation of much-needed school supplies for this incredible non-profit agency. The Sterling House provides […]
Attorney Richard C. Buturla has been recognized as a “New Leader in the Law” by the Connecticut Law Tribune. He will be honored at the New England Legal Awards on September 26th at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston. Rich has earned this recognition among attorneys from throughout Connecticut, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and […]
Effective July 1, 2024, municipalities in Connecticut must provide service animal leave to employees with disabilities. The benefit is available to full-time employees in permanent (non-temporary) positions who have a disability and who have been employed for at least twelve consecutive months. An employee meeting these requirements is permitted to use accumulated paid sick leave, […]
The task force, created under a law passed in 2021, is charged with recommending how special needs students are identified, the services provided by school districts, and how the state funds special education. Attorney Michele C. Laubin is a Senior Partner in the firm’s Education Law Department.
Attorneys Mario Coppola and Matthew Studer presented a seminar regarding “The Law In Connecticut Regarding Municipal Tax Exemptions For Real Property” to the Connecticut Association of Assessing Officers during its Annual Assessors School at the University of Connecticut. There were approximately 100 municipal officials and staff in attendance.
