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By David M. S. Shaiken
On August 23, 2019, the Small Business Reorganization Act (“SBRA”) was signed into law. It became effective on February 19, 2019. The SBRA created a new Subchapter V to Chapter 11 of the Federal Bankruptcy Code, which made it simpler and more cost-effective for small businesses to reorganize in Chapter 11.… Read More
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
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2020 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that Attorney C. Scott Schwefel has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation is an honorary organization of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of the legal profession.… Read More
Two members of Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC will speak at upcoming American Bar Association Conferences.
David M.S. Shaiken will speak at the American Bar Association, Section of Litigation CLE Conference, in the program “Mediation in Bankruptcy: Overview and Special Topics.”… Read More
By C. Scott Schwefel
Effective, January 1, 2019, employers may no longer ask about an applicant’s salary history. “An Act Concerning Pay Equity,” was signed into law on May 22, 2018 and prohibits an employer to inquire, or direct a third party to inquire, about a prospective employee’s wage and salary history. … Read More
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
We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is pleased to announce that two of our lawyers have been named to the 2019 Edition of Best Lawyers in America©, the oldest and most respected peer-review publication in the legal profession.… Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC is proud to announce that Partner Mark S. Shipman will present a seminar on appealing administrative zoning decisions entitled: “A Practical Guide to Zoning and Land Use Law.” … Read More
We are saddened to announce that our partner, Mark S. Shipman, Esq., passed away on March 4, 2023, at the age of 85. Mark was an outstanding advocate, valued colleague, and wise counselor to his many clients.… Read More