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Tyler Archer

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Laurann Asklof

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Kristie Beahm

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Rauchell Beckford-Anderson

[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - What’s New? Hot Topics in Employment Law - October 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity and… more

Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies

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Andreana Bellach

Special Education Legislative Update

In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we wanted to provide a brief and non-exhaustive overview of the… more

Connecticut, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, General Assembly, Government Agencies

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James Betts

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Abby Booth

[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - Public Relations, Social Media, and Lawsuits - October 22nd, 9:00 am - 10:00 am EDT

In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity and… more

Continuing Legal Education, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies, Human Resources Professionals

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Donna Brooks

Breaking News: Corporate Transparency Act - Filing Deadlines Can Be Ignored for Now and Maybe Forever for Some

The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury (FinCEN) has changed the rules once again on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). Despite recently announcing that the new filing deadline for… more

Anti-Money Laundering, Beneficial Owner, Business Entities, Compliance, Corporate Transparency Act

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Christopher Cahill

Federal OMB Funding Freeze and Litigation Primer

Amid a surge of presidential executive orders since the change in administrations, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has published a series of documents that have spawned much confusion and litigation. Via these… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Constitutional Challenges, Department of Justice (DOJ), Executive Orders, Federal Funding

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Coleman Casey

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Cheryl Clemens

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Brian Clemow

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Richard Cohen

Plan Forfeiture Litigation: A Trend to Watch

The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many… more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Jeffrey Cooper

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Andrew Davis

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Eric Del Pozo

The Prejudgment Remedy: A Connecticut Claimant’s Closest Ally

All too often in litigation, winning a hard‑fought money judgment starts the equally arduous process of attempting to transform the judgment into money. Recovery may be no sure thing, particularly if the losing party dissipates… more

Appeals, Asset Freeze, Business Litigation, Damages, Enforcement Actions

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Sarah Dlugoszewski

The Prejudgment Remedy: A Connecticut Claimant’s Closest Ally

All too often in litigation, winning a hard‑fought money judgment starts the equally arduous process of attempting to transform the judgment into money. Recovery may be no sure thing, particularly if the losing party dissipates… more

Appeals, Asset Freeze, Business Litigation, Damages, Enforcement Actions

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Leander Dolphin

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Keegan Drenosky

Connecticut’s New Paid Sick Leave Law: What Independent Schools Need to Know

On January 1, 2025, an updated version of Connecticut’s paid sick leave law will become effective. This new law will pose unique compliance challenges for independent schools, who should proactively consider how they will… more

Connecticut, Documentation, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Paid Leave, Private Schools

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Brenda Eckert

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Tracy Ellis Williams

Strategic Alternatives: Mastering Deeds-in-Lieu, Friendly Foreclosures and Navigating Bankruptcy Scenarios

While traditional enforcement often requires judicial intervention, alternative resolution strategies can deliver superior outcomes with reduced costs, compressed timelines, and diminished reputational impact. Understanding… more

Bankruptcy Code, Borrowers, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Patrick Fahey

A Balancing Act: Privacy Issues And Responding to A Federal Subpoena Investigating Transgender Care

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued more than 20 subpoenas to physicians and clinics (the “Providers”) who provide gender-affirming care to transgender youth. According to the DOJ,… more

Covered Entities, Data Privacy, Department of Justice (DOJ), Enforcement Actions, Health Care Providers

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Julie Fay

Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Joan Feldman

340B Drug Pricing Program Is on a Slippery Slope

On July 31, 2025, notice was published in the Federal Register by the Health Resources and Services Administration (“HRSA”) of a “340B Rebate Model Pilot Program” (“340B Pilot Program”). The 340B Pilot Program’s stated purpose… more

Comment Period, Covered Entities, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Drug Pricing, Government Agencies

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Jack Ferdman

Making a Speed Bump out of a Roadblock: CMS, ICE, and Several States Battle Over Medicaid Data Privacy

In mid-June, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ordered the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to share the personal information of millions of Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Constitutional Challenges, Data Privacy, Data-Sharing

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Alfredo Fernández

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Danielle Ferrucci

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Susan Freedman

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Lyn Gammill Walker

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Stephen Gellman

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Scott Gerard

Strategic Alternatives: Mastering Deeds-in-Lieu, Friendly Foreclosures and Navigating Bankruptcy Scenarios

While traditional enforcement often requires judicial intervention, alternative resolution strategies can deliver superior outcomes with reduced costs, compressed timelines, and diminished reputational impact. Understanding… more

Bankruptcy Code, Borrowers, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Matthew Gibbons

Conn. Court Split May Lead To Vertical Forum Shopping: A Law360 Article

In Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co.,[1] the U.S. Supreme Court clarified last year that states can require foreign entities to consent to personal jurisdiction as a condition for doing business within their borders. The… more

Appellate Courts, Commerce Clause, Connecticut, Consent, Due Process

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Sarah Gleason

OCR Confirms That the 2024 Title IX Regulations Are Vacated

On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 Title IX Regulations “are invalid and must be set aside.” Despite some ambiguity in the text of the decision, we concluded that the ruling likely… more

Compliance, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, Final Rules, OCR

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Eric Goldstein

Strategic Alternatives: Mastering Deeds-in-Lieu, Friendly Foreclosures and Navigating Bankruptcy Scenarios

While traditional enforcement often requires judicial intervention, alternative resolution strategies can deliver superior outcomes with reduced costs, compressed timelines, and diminished reputational impact. Understanding… more

Bankruptcy Code, Borrowers, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Robert Grady

Strategic Alternatives: Mastering Deeds-in-Lieu, Friendly Foreclosures and Navigating Bankruptcy Scenarios

While traditional enforcement often requires judicial intervention, alternative resolution strategies can deliver superior outcomes with reduced costs, compressed timelines, and diminished reputational impact. Understanding… more

Bankruptcy Code, Borrowers, Chapter 11, Commercial Bankruptcy, Creditors

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Bryon Harmon

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Bradley Harper

[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - What’s New? Hot Topics in Employment Law - October 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity and… more

Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies

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Gabriel Jiran

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Sarah Kettenmann

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Mara Kravitz

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Scarlett Lara-Alcantara

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Ian Leon

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Updates Policies and Procedures for Adult-Use Cannabis

Effective September 15, 2024, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection (DCP) has announced a series of updates to its cannabis policies and procedures. These changes, spanning everything from lab testing to licensing… more

Advertising, Agribusiness, Business Licenses, Connecticut, Data Protection

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Ryan Less

Plan Forfeiture Litigation: A Trend to Watch

The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many… more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Aaron Levy

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Anne Littlefield

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Marc Lombardi

Making a Speed Bump out of a Roadblock: CMS, ICE, and Several States Battle Over Medicaid Data Privacy

In mid-June, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ordered the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to share the personal information of millions of Medicaid enrollees with the Department of Homeland… more

Administrative Procedure Act, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Constitutional Challenges, Data Privacy, Data-Sharing

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Jarad Lucan

General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave

Effective October 1, 2025, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded to include all non-certified school employees at… more

Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employees

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Peter Maher

Special Education Legislative Update

In its recently adjourned session, the General Assembly passed two major bills regarding special education. Although the Governor has not yet signed these bills, we wanted to provide a brief and non-exhaustive overview of the… more

Connecticut, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, General Assembly, Government Agencies

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Chelsea McCallum

AI in the Factory: What Manufacturers Must Consider

As generative artificial intelligence and machine learning continue their rapid rise in popularity and uses in business operations, manufacturers are faced with how to implement AI in a manner that allows them to take advantage… more

Artificial Intelligence, Best Practices, Contract Terms, Data Privacy, Data Protection

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Danielle McGrath Braun

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Joseph Miller

Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction they believe is at odds with their religious beliefs. In… more

Educational Institutions, First Amendment, Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Religion, Injunctions

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Richard Mills

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Thomas Mooney

See You In Court - February 2025

Social media has made it much easier to disseminate hurtful criticisms about teachers, principals, superintendents and even board of education members, and the good people of Nutmeg are no exception… more

Board of Education, Defamation, False Statements, First Amendment, Free Speech

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Peter Murphy

Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Sarah Niemiroski

General Assembly Expands Eligibility for CT Family Medical Leave Act and CT Paid Leave

Effective October 1, 2025, access to the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act (“CT FMLA”) and Connecticut Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance (“CT Paid Leave”) will be expanded to include all non-certified school employees at… more

Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights, Employees

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Patricia Olosky

U.S. Trademark Application Filing Changes and Fee Increases on the Horizon

Effective January 18, 2025, the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is changing direct filing options for trademark applications, as well as increasing and adding new fees for a number of filings. Here are some of… more

Fees, Registration Fees, Trademark Application, Trademark Registration, Trademarks

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Mark Ostrowski

Merchant Cash Advance Litigation In Connecticut

The recipients of some merchant cash advances have an opportunity to defend, and even counterclaim for treble damages and attorneys’ fees, when funders of certain loans characterized as merchant cash advances sue them in… more

Business Income, Buyers, Connecticut, Counterclaims, Disclosure Requirements

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Tom Owen

Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction they believe is at odds with their religious beliefs. In… more

Educational Institutions, First Amendment, Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Religion, Injunctions

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Dori Pagé Antonetti

Connecticut Public Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall – A Guide for Schools

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Claire Pariano

[Webinar] 2024 Labor and Employment Series - What’s New? Hot Topics in Employment Law - October 15th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EDT

In our complimentary four-part webinar series, Shipman's labor and employment attorneys will guide private-sector employers through some of the most pressing legal challenges in the modern workplace. From neurodiversity and… more

Continuing Legal Education, Employee Benefits, Employer Liability Issues, Employment Litigation, Employment Policies

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Morgan Paul Rueckert

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Nina Pelc-Faszcza

DHS Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, Honduras and Nicaragua

The Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 6, 2025 the termination of the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), after determining that the conditions in Nepal no longer… more

Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Employer Responsibilities, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Foreign Nationals, Form I-9

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Matthew Ranelli

Connecticut’s Release-Based Cleanup Program: 10 Key Issues

As Connecticut transitions away from the Transfer Act to a release-based cleanup program, developers, lenders, investors, owners, and tenants must quickly adapt to a significantly different regulatory environment. This shift… more

Connecticut, Contamination, Due Diligence, Environmental Liability, Environmental Litigation

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Julie Reznik

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Jessica Richman Smith

OCR Confirms That the 2024 Title IX Regulations Are Vacated

On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 Title IX Regulations “are invalid and must be set aside.” Despite some ambiguity in the text of the decision, we concluded that the ruling likely… more

Compliance, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, Final Rules, OCR

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Jessica Ritter

Connecticut Public Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall – A Guide for Schools

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut public schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family and Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Rebecca Rudnick Santiago

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Kelsey Scarlett

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Laura Schuyler

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Daniel Schwartz

Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Erin Shaffer

OCR Confirms That the 2024 Title IX Regulations Are Vacated

On January 9, 2025, a federal district court in Kentucky ruled that the 2024 Title IX Regulations “are invalid and must be set aside.” Despite some ambiguity in the text of the decision, we concluded that the ruling likely… more

Compliance, Department of Education, Educational Institutions, Final Rules, OCR

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Benjamin Sharpe

New Federal Regulations Strengthening Mental Health Parity Coverage

On September 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (the “DOL”), the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) jointly released regulations entitled “Requirements Related to the… more

Biden Administration, Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Health Insurance

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Natalia Sieira Millán

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Kelly Smith Hathorn

Plan Forfeiture Litigation: A Trend to Watch

The most recent wave of ERISA litigation is focused on the use of plan forfeitures in 401(k) plans, with the newest case, Armenta v. WillScot Mobile Mini Holdings Corp. being filed just last week. Although, for years, many… more

401k, Benefit Plan Sponsors, Department of Labor (DOL), Employee Benefits, Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)

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Emily McDonough Souza

Connecticut Independent Schools Face Major Leave Law Changes This Fall

Starting October 1, 2025, Connecticut independent schools will experience a significant shift in how they handle employee leave benefits. Public Act 25-174 extends two key state programs—the Connecticut Family Medical Leave Act… more

Compliance, Connecticut, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employee Rights

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Christopher Tracey

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Donna Vincenti

Trusts and Estates Newsletter - Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act (the “Act”), passed in connection with the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. The Act requires “Reporting Companies” to disclose… more

Beneficial Owner, CEOs, CFOs, COOs, Corporate Transparency Act

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Sarah Westby

Oregon Labor Peace Agreement Requirement Struck Down as Preempted by NLRA

On May 20, 2025, the United States District Court for the District of Oregon held that the labor peace agreement (“LPA”) mandate, Measure 119, which requires all state-licensed cannabis businesses to sign a labor peace agreement… more

Cannabis Products, Constitutional Challenges, Employment Litigation, First Amendment, Judicial Authority

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Julia Wilde

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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Linda Yoder

Supreme Court Addresses Religious Opt-Outs for LGBTQ-Inclusive Curricular Materials in Elementary Schools

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor has raised new considerations for districts faced with requests from parents to excuse students from instruction they believe is at odds with their religious beliefs. In… more

Educational Institutions, First Amendment, Free Exercise Clause, Freedom of Religion, Injunctions

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Gwen Zittoun

2024 Education Legislation Summary - 2024 Session

In its 2024 regular and special sessions, the General Assembly made a number of changes to the statutes that affect public education in Connecticut. This summary provides a brief overview of some of the more significant changes… more

Education Reform, Educational Institutions, Employee Benefits, Employees, Labor Reform

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