We are pleased to announce that Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC has been ranked in the 2017 U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 3 practice areas. … Read More
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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
THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA© 2017
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. … Read More
Becoming a Florida Resident – A Check List
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. … Read More
Connecticut Supreme Court Clarifies Independent Contractor Test
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. … Read More
Shipman, Shaiken & Schwefel, LLC Listed in U.S. News & World Report’s 2016 “Best Law Firms” Rankings
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. … Read More
Second Circuit Affirms Ruling That Employees’ Disparaging Posts on Facebook Were Protected, Concerted Activities
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 (the “Act”). … Read More