Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC, attorney Larry Shipman participated in a panel discussion on “The Power of Zoning: Reshaping CT’s Affordable Housing Map” at The Annual Conference of the Connecticut Housing Coalition, on Thursday, September 22nd, 2016. Larry is the chairman of the Essex Zoning Commission and his discussion focused on the current zoning situation…
By: C. Scott Schwefel On August 29, 2016, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, in Vasquez v Empress Ambulance Service, Inc. (No 15-3239-cv), expanded the theory of employment discrimination liability generally referred to as the “cat’s paw” theory. The term “cat’s paw” comes from a 17th century Aesop fable about a monkey and a…
West Hartford, CT, United States — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2017 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. David Shaiken and Mark Shipman were, again, selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©…
By: Mark S. Shipman Whether you have ceased to be a resident of Connecticut and have, successfully changed your residence is a question of fact. There are no guarantees that your change will be recognized by Connecticut. This is especially true if, shortly after leaving, you have a significant financial event. However, the more indicia…
By: C. Scott Schwefel On March 15, 2016, in Standard Oil of Connecticut, Inc. v. Administrator, Unemployment Compensation Act, the Connecticut Supreme Court held that installers/technicians providing services to residential heating and alarm system customers of Standard Oil of Connecticut were independent contractors and not employees. The effect of the decision expands the applicability of…
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2016 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. Firms included in the 2016 “Best Law Firms” list are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a…
By: C. Scott Schwefel On October 21, 2015, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, which encompasses the states of Connecticut, New York and Vermont, affirmed a decision by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) finding that an employee’s “liking” another employee’s disparaging comments, directed at their employer, is protected under the National Labor Relations Act…
There are a number of municipalities undergoing revaluation this year. If you are a property owner in these towns, you will soon receive a letter advising you of your new assessment. The list below is of municipalities currently conducting a town-wide/city-wide revaluation. Avon, Barkhamsted, Bethany, Bethlehem, Bolton, Burlington, Canton, Chaplin, Cheshire, Chester, Darien, Eastford, East…
West Hartford, CT, United States — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2016 Edition of Best Lawyers, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession. David Shaiken and Mark Shipman were, again, selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America©…
By: Mark S. Shipman The role of the lawyer in a Commercial Real Estate Transaction is generally clear. It is the representation of the client to the best of the lawyer’s ability without committing or permitting an ethical breach. Acting ethically is not just adhering to the letter of the Code of Professional Ethics (the…
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