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CT Supreme Court denies fired New Haven officer’s petition for appeal

CT Supreme Court denies fired New Haven officer’s petition for appeal

Congratulations to Attorneys Floyd Dugas and Rebecca Goldberg on an impressive victory in the Connecticut Supreme Court! The article and photo below were published in the New Haven Register on April 2, 2025By Brian Zahn, Staff Writer NEW HAVEN — A fired New Haven police officer’s attempt to appeal his termination before the state’s Supreme Court was denied […]

Attorney Ira Bloom Speaks at Land Use Seminar

Attorney Ira Bloom Speaks at Land Use Seminar

Senior Partner Ira Bloom of the Westport office spoke on March 22, 2025 to over 700 people attending a Connecticut Bar Association seminar on Land Use for Municipal Officials.  The speakers were a select group of well-known and experienced attorneys who belong to the Bar Association’s Planning and Zoning Section.  Attorney Bloom spoke on Affordable […]

Unlawful DEI: What does this mean for Employers?
Paul A. Testa, Esq.
By Paul A. Testa, Esq.

Unlawful DEI: What does this mean for Employers?

Since the Trump Administration came back into power there has been a lot of talk about the lawfulness of diversity, equity, and inclusion (“DEI”) policies in the workplace. The Biden administration pushed hard for DEI in the workplace. The Trump Administration is also pushing hard – pushing hard against DEI in the workplace – going […]

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Overcome these common missteps to implement special ed services with fidelity

by Riley Atwater IEPs outline the supports necessary for students to progress, but if services are not delivered correctly or consistently, they may be ineffective. The IEP must be implemented as written, or the district risks denying the student FAPE. 34 CFR 300.323 (c). Districts can protect themselves by clarifying intended implementation roles and documentation. […]

Berchem Moses PC Welcomes Alanna M. Ferrigno as the Firm’s newest Associate
Colleen Lafrancois
By Colleen Lafrancois

Berchem Moses PC Welcomes Alanna M. Ferrigno as the Firm’s newest Associate

Attorney Alanna M. Ferrigno recently joined Berchem Moses PC as an Associate in the firm’s Litigation practice group. Alanna received her Juris Doctor from the Quinnipiac University School of Law in 2023, cum laude.  She served as Vice President of Public Relations for the Mock Trial Society and was bestowed awards in oral advocacy and service […]

Protecting Employees from Workplace Bullying
Christopher M. Hodgson, Esq.
By Christopher M. Hodgson, Esq.

Protecting Employees from Workplace Bullying

Workplace bullying claims have been on the rise for several years. As a result, Berchem Moses PC is regularly asked to investigate claims of workplace bullying. Here is what you should know.  When workplace bullying is based on a protected characteristic such as a person’s age, race, sex, religion, etc., it may violate the law.   […]