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Donald Anderson

U.S. Supreme Court Confirms that Employers Are Not Subject to Heightened Standard in Proving Compliance with Federal Overtime and Minimum-Wage Rules

The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) has been a source of stress for employers since its passage in 1938. It establishes minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping and youth employment standards affecting employees in the private…more

Appeals, Clear and Convincing Evidence, Employees, Employment Litigation, Exempt-Employees

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Russell Anderson

FinCEN Eliminates BOI Reporting for U.S. Companies under the Corporate Transparency Act

On March 21, 2025 FinCEN published an interim final rule that eliminates “beneficial ownership information” (BOI) reporting requirements for all domestic companies…more

Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Corporate Transparency Act, Filing Requirements, Final Rules

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Michael Andreana

Update on the Reconciliation Package: Municipal Bonding Priorities

Pullman & Comley’s Public Finance tax attorneys are pleased to bring you the latest development on the budget reconciliation front as it relates to municipal bonding. Last Thursday, September 9, 2021, the House Ways and Means…more

Biden Administration, Budget Reconciliation, Capital Expenditures, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Financial Institutions

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David Atkins

Solicitation of Potential Clients by a Law Firm’s Employees or Agents

Are there limits on employees or agents of a law firm soliciting work for the firm from individuals known or reasonably believed to be in need of legal services for a particular matter? In a recently issued opinion, the ABA’s…more

American Bar Association (ABA), Business Development, Client Representation, Client Services, Law Practice Management

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Morris Banks

Why a Charitable Lead Trust is an Attractive Gift Vehicle

A charitable lead trust (CLT) is a vehicle in which a donor funds a trust that makes fixed payments to charity over a specified period of time. The designated charity receives the benefits in the early years, while the donor’s…more

Beneficiaries, Charitable Donations, Charitable Trusts, Donors, Estate Planning

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Livia DeFilippis Barndollar

Co-parenting During the Pandemic: Here’s What Parents Need to Know

“HELP – Parenting Emergency!” Almost daily since the pandemic began, this subject line has appeared in our inboxes…more

Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Custody, Emergency Management Plans

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Collin Baron

Connecticut Department of Public Health Issues Two Orders Providing Patients with Disabilities and Minors with a Limited Right to Receive Visitors in Certain Facilities During Pandemic

In case you missed it, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) issued two Orders last week affecting patients with disabilities and patients who are minors in certain health care facilities. Both Orders went into…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Disabilities, Disabled Children, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals

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Campbell Barrett

The Impact of the Coronavirus Shutdown on Alimony and Child Support Orders

The world has changed in the past two weeks. The support agreement you negotiated in 2018 or 2019 may be in jeopardy. With the economy in a state of turmoil, the coronavirus already has impacted many people’s weekly earnings…more

Child Custody, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Family Law Courts

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Margaret Bartiromo

Significant 2024 Connecticut Health Care Case Law

Pullman & Comley’s annual survey of health law cases summarizes important decisions issued in 2024 affecting the practice of medicine and the payment for health care services…more

Affordable Care Act, Certificate of Need, Connecticut, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Data Privacy

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Marshall Berger

Why Mediate a Land Use Dispute?

When disputes arise over land use issues, whether it is the approval or denial of a land use application, we have traditionally turned to our judicial system for their resolution. Indeed, in Connecticut, we have been fortunate…more

Construction Disputes, Construction Project, Environmental Policies, Land Use Claims, Land Use Restrictions

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Isabelle Bibet-Kalinyak

OHS Issues 2025 Statewide Health Care Facilities and Services Plan

On March 14, 2025, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) issued its biennial Statewide Health Care Facilities and Services Plan (the “Plan”), with an effective date of March 15, 2025…more

Health Care Providers, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals

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Kathryn Boucher

PURA Opens Investigation Into Interconnection Process Modifications

On January 21, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“PURA” or the “Authority”) opened Docket 25-01-27 to investigate interconnection process modifications. On February 3, 2025, in its Notice of Proceeding, the…more

Connecticut, Electricity, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Government Investigations

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David Bussolotta

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and…more

Connecticut, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Megan Youngling Carannante

Ten Immigration Compliance Tips for Health Care Providers and Businesses

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving immigration landscape, health care providers and businesses that employ foreign nationals (more than 25% of physicians in the United States are foreign-born) must be proactive in ensuring…more

Foreign Nationals, Foreign Workers, Form I-9, Health Care Providers, Healthcare

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Laura Bellotti Cardillo

Upcoming 2024 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024…more

Connecticut, Fair Market Value, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax

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Kimberly Catala

The Newest Wage Hour Risk in Connecticut: Election Poll Workers

A new Connecticut law went into effect this year creating early voting procedures for the first time in Connecticut. The law, Connecticut General Statutes § 9-163aa, provides that before each election, a period of early voting…more

Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL), Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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Meagan Cauda

Show Me the Money: When and How You Can Recover Attorney’s Fees Following a Successful Appeal

One of the questions that comes up often in the context of appeals is whether a successful party to an appeal may recover their attorney’s fees, and if so, under what circumstances. As usual, the short answer is our favorite…more

American Rule, Appeals, Appellate Courts, Attorney's Fees, Breach of Contract

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Michael Ceccorulli

Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”), and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Licenses, Marijuana

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Adam Cohen

Supreme Court Says No to Equity Forfeiture in Tax Foreclosures

In 14 of our 50 states, laws are on the books that say when authorities foreclose real estate for unpaid taxes, the government is entitled to keep the full auction proceeds - even beyond the owner’s debt obligation. Enabled by…more

Foreclosure, Property Tax, Property Valuation, Reversal, SCOTUS

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Joshua Cole

Manufacturing Updates - Spring 2021

Welcome to Manufacturing Updates, Pullman & Comley’s new quarterly publication that summarizes important legal developments for manufacturers. Manufacturing Updates brings together insights from attorneys across our many…more

Acquisition Agreements, American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, COBRA, Federal Contractors, Land Use Restrictions

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Stephen Cowherd

OHS Issues 2025 Statewide Health Care Facilities and Services Plan

On March 14, 2025, the Connecticut Office of Health Strategy (OHS) issued its biennial Statewide Health Care Facilities and Services Plan (the “Plan”), with an effective date of March 15, 2025…more

Health Care Providers, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Healthcare Facilities, Hospitals

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Sebastian D'Acunto

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and…more

Connecticut, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Lauren Davies

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and…more

Connecticut, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Sandra Dawson

Extension for Issuance of 30-Year Municipal Bonds

During the 2022 Legislative Session, the General Assembly passed, and the Governor signed into law, HB 5506, commonly referred to as the Implementer (the “New Law”). For municipalities issuing bonds and refunding bonds, prior…more

Bonds, Connecticut, Municipal Bonds, Municipal Securities Issuers, Municipalities

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Danielle Erickson

Decanting Isn’t Just for Wine Anymore – The Connecticut Uniform Trust Decanting Act

Not all trusts age like fine wine. Family situations change, tax laws are updated, and an irrevocable trust created years ago may no longer be ideal for today’s circumstances…more

Beneficiaries, Connecticut, Estate Planning, Fiduciary Duty, Irrevocable Trusts

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Geoffrey Fay

Groundbreaking News - Spring 2021

Welcome to Pullman & Comley's Real Estate Newsletter, Groundbreaking News. Written by our team of attorneys, you'll find articles that highlight hot topics and developments spanning the fields of real estate, land use and…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, E-Signatures

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Liana Feinn

CT DEEP Releases Draft Release-based Cleanup Regulations to Working Group for Review, Comments Due February 6, 2024

The Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 20-09 in the fall of 2020 with the promise that the Connecticut Transfer Act would be abolished in favor of a released-based, rather than a transaction-based, remediation…more

Comment Period, Community Development, Connecticut, Economic Development, Environmental Policies

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Monte Frank

Governor Lamont Suspends Statutes of Limitations in Connecticut in Executive Order 7G

In Executive Order 7G, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont took the unprecedented step of suspending most of the state’s statutes of limitations, effective March 19, 2020, thereby holding in abeyance the deadlines by which most…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Executive Orders, Litigation Strategies, Relief Measures, Rules of Civil Procedure

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Sharon Kowal Freilich

Retirement Plan Update – Forfeitures are New Focus of Fiduciary Breach Litigation

Many employer-sponsored defined contributions plans, including 401(k) profit sharing plans and money purchase pension plans include a vesting schedule – a period over which a plan participant earns a nonforfeitable right to the…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Breach of Duty, Compensation & Benefits, Corporate Counsel

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Andrew Glassman

Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”), and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Licenses, Marijuana

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Matthew Glennon

Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”), and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Licenses, Marijuana

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Irve Goldman

BANKRUPTCY BEAT: Connecticut Supreme Court Rules that New Homestead Law Applies to Protect up to $250,000 in Equity in a Home from Debts Incurred Prior to Act’s Effective Date

In an important ruling for personal bankruptcy cases in Connecticut, the Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that Connecticut’s new homestead law, which increased the exempt amount of a “homestead” from $75,000 to $250,000, can…more

Bankruptcy Court, Connecticut, Consumer Bankruptcy, CT Supreme Court, Equity

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Jessica Grossarth Kennedy

What All Municipal Bond Issuers Should Know About Cybersecurity Risk Disclosure in 2024

SEC’s View of Disclosure Obligations Over the last fifteen years, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has increased its focus on inadequate disclosure relating to governmental debt issues. Although municipal bond…more

Cybersecurity, Disclosure Requirements, Municipal Bonds, Municipal Securities Issuers, Public Finance

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Nancy Hancock

Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”), and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Licenses, Marijuana

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Joshua Hawks-Ladds

Important Update to our Wage Alert Regarding the DOL’s Final Rule Increasing the Salary Level for the Executive, Administrative and Professional Exemptions

In November, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas blocked the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) final rule discussed below. See Texas v. U.S. Dep’t of Lab., No. 4:24-CV-468-SDJ, 2024 WL 4806268 (E.D. Tex…more

Department of Labor (DOL), Employer Liability Issues, Exempt-Employees, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Labor Laws

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Lee Hoffman

PURA Opens Investigation Into Interconnection Process Modifications

On January 21, the Connecticut Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (“PURA” or the “Authority”) opened Docket 25-01-27 to investigate interconnection process modifications. On February 3, 2025, in its Notice of Proceeding, the…more

Connecticut, Electricity, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Government Investigations

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Robert Holzberg

Notes From the Judge: Keys to a Successful Mediation

Almost eight years ago I authored an article titled “10 Tips for a Successful Mediation,” and here we are more than 1,000 mediations and arbitrations later. I thought now would be a good time to revisit that topic based on…more

Arbitration, Arbitrators, Best Practices, Client Services, Mediation

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Dana Hrelic

Show Me the Money: When and How You Can Recover Attorney’s Fees Following a Successful Appeal

One of the questions that comes up often in the context of appeals is whether a successful party to an appeal may recover their attorney’s fees, and if so, under what circumstances. As usual, the short answer is our favorite…more

American Rule, Appeals, Appellate Courts, Attorney's Fees, Breach of Contract

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Karen Jeffers

January 1 Brings Big Changes to CT’s Family and Medical Leave Law. Is Your Company Ready?

The Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act (CT FMLA) generally requires private-sector employers to provide unpaid, job-protected leave to employees for various reasons related to their health, the health of a family member or…more

Employee Benefits, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Labor Reform, Medical Leave, Paid Family Leave Law

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Jonathan Kaplan

Executions On Commercial Evictions and Limited Residential Evictions Can Proceed Starting September 2, 2020

Although Governor Lamont’s Executive Orders did not stay commercial evictions, they were practically stayed as the Judicial Branch imposed a stay on the service of any execution of eviction – the final step necessary to re-take…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Eviction, Executive Orders

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George Kasper

Retirement Plan Update – Forfeitures are New Focus of Fiduciary Breach Litigation

Many employer-sponsored defined contributions plans, including 401(k) profit sharing plans and money purchase pension plans include a vesting schedule – a period over which a plan participant earns a nonforfeitable right to the…more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Breach of Duty, Compensation & Benefits, Corporate Counsel

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Melinda Kaufmann

Kentucky Federal Court Vacates the 2024 Title IX Regulations in Their Entirety

The Federal District Court of Kentucky just issued a sweeping ruling vacating the 2024 Title IX Regulations that went into effect on August 1, 2024. The case, State of Tennessee v. Miguel Cardona, is one of numerous cases…more

Arbitrary and Capricious, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, Gender Discrimination

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Brion Kirsch

Manufacturing Updates - Fall 2021

Welcome to Manufacturing Updates, Pullman & Comley’s quarterly publication that summarizes important legal developments for manufacturers. Manufacturing Updates brings together insights from attorneys across our many practice…more

Consumer Financial Products, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Data Privacy, Employer Mandates, Financial Services Industry

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Frederic Lee Klein

Effective Immediately, Connecticut Siting Council Requires Photographic Documentation

Effective immediately, the Connecticut Siting Council requests all Exempt Modification, Tower Share, Declaratory Ruling, including sub-petitions,* and Development and Management Plan completion of construction notices include a…more

Connecticut, Energy Policy, Energy Projects, Infrastructure, Regulatory Requirements

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Jon Kukucka

The Impact of the Coronavirus Shutdown on Alimony and Child Support Orders

The world has changed in the past two weeks. The support agreement you negotiated in 2018 or 2019 may be in jeopardy. With the economy in a state of turmoil, the coronavirus already has impacted many people’s weekly earnings…more

Child Custody, Child Support, Child Support Modification, Coronavirus/COVID-19, Family Law Courts

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Michael Kurs

Is a Civil Rights Lawsuit by Private Parties a Means to Enforce a Federal Free Choice of Medicaid Provider Provision? A Spending Clause Case with Abortion in the Background

CASE AT A GLANCE - In 2018, Planned Parenthood South Atlantic (PPSAT) and one of its patients, Julie Edwards, sued the administrator of South Carolina’s Medicaid program to enforce the “free choice of Medicaid provider”…more

Abortion, Civil Rights Act, Constitutional Challenges, Equal Protection, Federal Funding

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Thomas Lambert

Five Tips for Municipalities to Keep in Mind When Embarking on Construction Projects

Municipalities are some of the largest land developers in the state, accounting for building projects that include everything from schools and stadiums, municipal buildings - such as fire departments or public works facilities,…more

Construction Contracts, Construction Project, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Municipalities, Public Projects

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Bianca LoGiurato

FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements for All Workers

On April 23, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (the “FTC” or “Commission”) held an open meeting on noncompetition agreements, at which they voted 3-2 to approve a proposed final Noncompete Rule. The final Rule is a…more

Competition, Confidential Information, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Contract, Federal Labor Laws

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Michael Marafito

AI In Real Estate Appraisal: Legal Skepticism, Industry Adoption, And An In-House Experiment On Its Accuracy

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly change, the laws regarding AI use likewise adapt. For instance, the New York Surrogate’s Court recently grappled with an expert witness’ use of AI to support his…more

Artificial Intelligence, Evidence, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, Machine Learning

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Randall Mathieson

Alert: 2016 Round-Up: Key Decisions Affecting Connecticut Health Care Providers

Connecticut state and federal courts faced a number of significant health care issues last year. We have summarized those cases that we think are particularly relevant to Connecticut hospitals, group practices and individual…more

Drug Pricing, EMTALA, Health Care Providers, Health Insurance, Hospitals

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Thomas Maxwell Jr.

ABA Ethics Opinion Clarifies Confidentiality Duties To A Former Client

One of the most commonly misunderstood terms in the Rules of Professional Conduct is contained in the admonition of Rule 1.9(c)(1) (“Duties to Former Clients”) that a lawyer may not “use information relating to the…more

Conflicts of Interest, Former Clients, Legal Ethics, Rules of Professional Conduct

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Brian McCann

Upcoming 2024 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024…more

Connecticut, Fair Market Value, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax

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John Moore

Preparing to Fail at Mediation May Be the Best Way to Succeed

Every good attorney knows the best way to prepare for a mediation. Marshal the facts. Master the law. Hone your presentation. Employ compelling visual aids. Anticipate the opposition and craft effective counters…more

Arbitration, Arbitrators, Dispute Resolution, Litigation Strategies, Mediation

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D. Robert Morris

Substantially Increased Medicare Benefits For Prescription Drugs in 2025 – What You Need to Know

There are important new rules this year relating to prescription drug coverage which may be relevant to your Medicare plan beginning January 1, 2025. The “Open Enrollment” period this year during which eligible individuals may…more

Drug Pricing, Health Insurance, Healthcare, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), Medicare

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Gary O'Connor

Forever Chemicals Present Significant Challenges for Commercial Real Estate

In recent years, PFAS — or “forever chemicals” — have emerged as a major topic of concern for landowners, business owners and environmental and real estate professionals as regulators focus more attention on the management and…more

CERCLA, Contamination, Discharge of Pollutants, Drinking Water, Environmental Liability

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Ryan O'Donnell

Immigration Enforcement Actions and Compliance – Best Practices for Employers

Through a series of sweeping executive orders, the Trump Administration has launched a systematic overhaul of U.S. immigration policy. The Administration’s prioritization of immigration enforcement will likely impact employers…more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employee Rights, Employees, Employer Liability Issues, Enforcement Actions

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Jonathan Orleans

The Supreme Court Imposes New Obligations on Employers to Accommodate Employees’ Religious Practices

In a case decided last month, the U.S. Supreme Court made it more difficult for employers to deny employees’ requests for accommodations for their religious practices, rejecting the understanding of Title VII (the fundamental…more

Civil Rights Act, De Minimus Doctrine, Employer Liability Issues, Groff v DeJoy, Reasonable Accommodation

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Alan Parker

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and…more

Connecticut, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Marie Phelan

House Ways and Means Committee Proposes Expansion of Affordable Housing Financing Incentives in the Reconciliation Package

On September 10, 2021, the House Ways and Means Committee (the “Committee”) released proposed legislation providing for an expansion of affordable housing financing incentives in their portion of the $3.5 trillion reconciliation…more

Affordable Housing, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Financing, Housing Market, Legislative Agendas

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Jean Perry Phillips

CT DEEP Releases Draft Release-based Cleanup Regulations to Working Group for Review, Comments Due February 6, 2024

The Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 20-09 in the fall of 2020 with the promise that the Connecticut Transfer Act would be abolished in favor of a released-based, rather than a transaction-based, remediation…more

Comment Period, Community Development, Connecticut, Economic Development, Environmental Policies

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Elliott Pollack

Upcoming 2024 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

A number of Connecticut municipalities listed below are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2024…more

Connecticut, Fair Market Value, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax

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Stacie Provencher

Petitioning for De Facto Parentage

The Connecticut Parentage Act has introduced a new way for people to become legal parents in the state. A de facto parentage petition can now establish the same legal relationship between a child and the individual as its parent…more

Adoption, Child Custody, Co-Parenting, Connecticut, Family Law Courts

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Mary Beth Rapice

Groundbreaking News - Spring 2021

Welcome to Pullman & Comley's Real Estate Newsletter, Groundbreaking News. Written by our team of attorneys, you'll find articles that highlight hot topics and developments spanning the fields of real estate, land use and…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Real Estate Contracts, Contract Terms, Coronavirus/COVID-19, E-Signatures

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Maria Rapp

High Steaks: Don’t Get Cooked by Ignoring Your Employee Handbook

Whether you run a small café with five employees or a bustling restaurant with 100 team members, having a legally compliant and regularly updated employee handbook is essential. It’s more than just a guide—it's a powerful tool…more

Employee Handbooks, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hospitality Industry

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Richard Robinson

The NLRB’s Challenge To Bridgewater’s Confidentiality Clauses: Its Significance For Employers

The NLRB’s new focus on non-union employment has been well–chronicled here. Employment contract provisions thought to be governed only by state contract law principles are now subject to the federal National Labor Relations Act…more

Confidential Information, Confidentiality Agreements, Corporate Counsel, Employment Contract, NLRA

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Timothy Ronan

Governor Lamont Suspends Statutes of Limitations in Connecticut in Executive Order 7G

In Executive Order 7G, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont took the unprecedented step of suspending most of the state’s statutes of limitations, effective March 19, 2020, thereby holding in abeyance the deadlines by which most…more

Coronavirus/COVID-19, Executive Orders, Litigation Strategies, Relief Measures, Rules of Civil Procedure

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Christopher Rousseau

Important Lease Concepts Restaurateurs Should Know

As all restaurateurs know, a good location is an essential ingredient in any recipe for long-term success. But controlling costs is also a key factor. Renting your location—rather than actually purchasing real estate..…more

Commercial Leases, Commercial Property Owners, Commercial Tenants, Contract Drafting, Contract Negotiations

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Glenn Rybacki

Update on the Reconciliation Package: Municipal Bonding Priorities

Pullman & Comley’s Public Finance tax attorneys are pleased to bring you the latest development on the budget reconciliation front as it relates to municipal bonding. Last Thursday, September 9, 2021, the House Ways and Means…more

Biden Administration, Budget Reconciliation, Capital Expenditures, Critical Infrastructure Sectors, Financial Institutions

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Ryan Schaitkin

AI In Real Estate Appraisal: Legal Skepticism, Industry Adoption, And An In-House Experiment On Its Accuracy

As the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly change, the laws regarding AI use likewise adapt. For instance, the New York Surrogate’s Court recently grappled with an expert witness’ use of AI to support his…more

Artificial Intelligence, Evidence, Expert Testimony, Expert Witness, Machine Learning

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Zachary Schurin

OCR, DEI and Connecticut Schools – Sorting Through a Legal Minefield

If nothing else, the early days of the Trump administration 2.0 have been a whirlwind of legal activity. Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have of course been at the forefront and on February 14, 2025 the federal…more

Civil Rights Act, Connecticut, Constitutional Challenges, Dear Colleague Letter, Department of Education

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Kelly Scott

Common Questions About the Automatic Orders in Divorce

When you are going through a divorce, one of the first documents you will review (and if you have not, you should) are the automatic orders that accompany any complaint…more

Divorce, Health Insurance, Joint Accounts, Life Insurance, Marital Assets

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Stephen Sedor

Does Connecticut’s Expanded Paid Sick Leave Law Apply to Public-Sector Employers?

Statutory definition does not reference municipalities, boards of education or political subdivisions, leaving room for interpretation under Public Act 24-8 Arguably the most significant labor and employment development arising…more

Board of Education, Connecticut, Employee Benefits, Employees, Employer Liability Issues

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Gregory Servodidio

New Connecticut Appeals Board for Property Valuation Proposed

Senate Bill No. 1556 has been introduced proposing to create a new Connecticut Appeals Board for Property Valuation (the “Board”). If the bill is adopted, the Board would be constituted this year to hear appeals from the…more

Appeals, Connecticut, Government Agencies, New Regulations, Property Owners

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James Shearin

Understanding the Dynamics of a Business Dispute Mediation

Mediating a business dispute is different in many respects than mediating a personal injury suit. This article discusses some of the more important differences and offers guidance on how they may best be addressed…more

Arbitration, Business Disputes, Business Litigation, Damages, Economic Injuries

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Elizabeth Simonetti

Upcoming 2022 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

Connecticut municipalities are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2022. You may find the complete list of Connecticut municipalities conducting October 1, 2022 revaluations on the OPM website…more

Connecticut, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax, Property Valuation

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Mark Sommaruga

Latest Developments from the Connecticut General Assembly: The Labor and Public Employees Committee Has Spoken (Part One)

Prior to its March 25, 2025 deadline, the Connecticut General Assembly’s Labor and Public Employees Committee likely finished up its work for this legislative session and approved a final flurry of bills that would generally…more

Breastfeeding, Compensation & Benefits, Connecticut, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits

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John Stafstrom Jr.

Opportunity Zone Benefits and Incentives for Developers, Promoters and Potential Investors

The “Opportunity Zone” community development program was established by Congress in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act to encourage long-term investments in low-income urban and rural communities nationwide…more

Capital Gains, Community Development, Economic Development, Investment Funds, Investment Opportunities

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Steven Stafstrom Jr.

Major Changes in Connecticut Cannabis Laws for 2024: What You Need to Know

Several new laws and amendments went into effect last week on, July 1, 2024, bringing major changes to the cannabis and hemp industry in Connecticut. Here's a detailed look at the primary bill, Public Act 24-76 (the “Act”), and…more

Agribusiness, Cannabis Products, Cannabis-Related Businesses (CRBs), Licenses, Marijuana

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James Stewart

Ringing in 2024 with Updates on Estate and Gift Taxes

The New Year brings with it new estate and gift tax exemption and exclusion amounts. In 2017, a new tax law doubled the federal estate and gift tax exemption. And that exemption amount has increased each year between 2018 and…more

Connecticut, Estate Planning, Estate Tax, Estate-Tax Exemption, Gift Tax

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Marcy Tench Stovall

Misadventures in ChatGPT: Lessons Learned

Early in 2023, New York lawyer Steven A. Schwartz found himself in a bind when faced with a motion to dismiss an action he had commenced in state court that was subsequently removed to the District Court for the Southern…more

Artificial Intelligence, Client Services, Commercial Litigation, Innovative Technology, Legal Operations

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Karen Wackerman

Congress Enacts Statute Exempting “M&A Brokers” From Registration as Brokers or Dealers

Effective March 29, 2023, certain small business brokers will be exempted from registering with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC). The new law was signed into effect on December 29, 2022, as part of the…more

Broker-Dealer, Brokers, Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA), Corporate Sales Transactions, Exemptions

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Dana Wellner

Upcoming 2022 Municipal Revaluations in Connecticut

Connecticut municipalities are scheduled to conduct real property revaluations effective October 1, 2022. You may find the complete list of Connecticut municipalities conducting October 1, 2022 revaluations on the OPM website…more

Connecticut, Municipalities, Property Owners, Property Tax, Property Valuation

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Diane Whitney

CT DEEP Releases Draft Release-based Cleanup Regulations to Working Group for Review, Comments Due February 6, 2024

The Connecticut General Assembly passed Public Act 20-09 in the fall of 2020 with the promise that the Connecticut Transfer Act would be abolished in favor of a released-based, rather than a transaction-based, remediation…more

Comment Period, Community Development, Connecticut, Economic Development, Environmental Policies

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Zachary Zeid

High Steaks: Don’t Get Cooked by Ignoring Your Employee Handbook

Whether you run a small café with five employees or a bustling restaurant with 100 team members, having a legally compliant and regularly updated employee handbook is essential. It’s more than just a guide—it's a powerful tool…more

Employee Handbooks, Employee Rights, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Policies, Hospitality Industry

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