Property Tax Appeals in Connecticut
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. … Read More
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Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2018 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. … Read More
New Connecticut Act Expands Protection For Pregnant Employees
By C. Scott Schwefel
On July 6, 2017, Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law Public Act No. 17-118, entitled “An Act Concerning Pregnant Women in the Workplace,” (the “Act”). The law, which is effective October 1, 2017, amends the Connecticut Fair Employment Practices Act (“CFEPA”) to strengthen protection for pregnant employees.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC attorneys named to 2018 Best Lawyers® list
West Hartford, CT, United States — Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two lawyers have been named to the 2018 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.… Read More
If Hartford Files for Bankruptcy
By David M. S. Shaiken
If the City of Hartford files for bankruptcy, creditors of the City will be affected in a variety of ways. It is likely that the City will seek to renegotiate its obligations to bondholders, retirees and employees.… Read More
Property Tax Appeals In Connecticut
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. … Read More
2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is proud to announce the selection of David M.S. Shaiken to the 2016 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. The Super Lawyers selection process includes independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. … Read More
New Connecticut Law Prohibits Criminal History Inquiries on Employment Applications
By C. Scott Schwefel
Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy signed into law a “ban-the-box” statute, effective on January 1, 2017. The law, “An Act Concerning Fair Chance Employment,” prohibits employers from requesting the criminal history information of a job applicant on an initial employment application. … Read More
Larry Shipman Participates in Panel Discussion on C.G.S. Sec 8-30(g) Affordable Housing
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.… Read More
Second Circuit Expands “Cat’s Paw” Theory of Liability
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. … Read More