Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe recently ruled that the Success Village, a 924-unit residential co-op with 96 separate buildings located in Bridgeport and Stratford, will be placed under the oversight of an independent receiver to manage its assets and finances. The order of the Court noted that the appointment of a receiver was an “extraordinary […]
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.
After four days of hearings and the filing of post-hearing briefs, as well as reply briefs, the City of New Haven prevailed in a matter before the State Board of Labor Relations (SBLR). The complaint filed by the New Haven Fire Union (IAFF AFL-CIO, Local 825) against the City of New Haven alleged discrimination against a […]
On April 4th, 2024, Attorney Chris Hodgson presented on the topic of “What is the Right Design for your Community?” to the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut, a group of over 400 state and local government finance officers and others. The Association is committed to promoting professionalism and excellence in government financial management by […]
On March 21, 2024 a Milford Court returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Seymour in a lawsuit brought by Phoumareth Phouangphiarith, a Seymour police officer, against the Town. The officer sought to permanently prohibit the Town from removing him from his present position as a temporary acting Sergeant. Although a temporary, ex […]
Berchem Moses PC won an important victory at the Connecticut Supreme Court for the Town of Madison in a decision that will impact municipal police departments throughout the state. Floyd Dugas argued the case on behalf of the Town from the Freedom of Information Commission (“FOIC”) through an appeal to the Connecticut Superior Court, and […]
On January 31, 2024, a New Haven jury returned a verdict in favor of the Town of Stratford in a lawsuit brought by Anthony Zona, a Stratford police officer, against the Town. Anthony Zona claimed that he was suspended without pay for exercising his free speech rights and that the suspension was excessive. The Plaintiff […]
“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.” […]
