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May 28, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When Is Employee Speech Constitutionally Protected?

Both the U.S. Supreme Court and the Connecticut Supreme Court have determined that speech made by public and private employees that occurs within the scope of their official job duties is not constitutionally protected under the U.S. Constitution. However, until recently, no Connecticut state court had decided whether the Connecticut Constitution provided greater speech rights to employees such that the same speech could be protected.
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April 09, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Redeveloping Brownfields: The Need for Risk Transfer Strategies

Recently, state agencies, environmental consultants, law firms and others have published descriptions of the provisions and mechanics of Section 17 of Public Act 11-141, Connecticut's Brownfield Remediation and Revitalization Program (the "Brownfield Program"), whose goal is to incentivize the private sector to develop brownfield sites in Connecticut.
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March 15, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Power Of Bankruptcy Courts To Enter Final Judgments

Stern v. Marshall was not the first time that bankruptcy courts were found to have improperly adjudicated private rights.
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October 18, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Employment Law: Dress Codes And Personal Appearance Standards

"You never get a second chance to make a first impression." Everyone reading this article undoubtedly heard this statement countless times from their parents or grandparents when growing up.
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April 08, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Creates Standard For When 'Zoning Interpretation' Letter Must Be Appealed

Do you have to remove your loved one's remains from your property, and can your remains be interred next to your loved one upon your death? Your attorney's advice: It depends as to whether the ZEO decides to pursue a judicial enforcement remedy, but you should have a contingency plan to ensure that your and your loved ones' remains end up side by side whether or not they're on your property.
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July 18, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

An Era Of Uncertainty In Discrimination, Speech Cases

The employer-employee relationship is subject to numerous state and federal laws that address a diverse range of topics, including hiring and firing, wages and benefits, and prohibited employment actions such as discrimination and retaliation.
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July 19, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Employment Litigation Lessons From Lawyers As Employers

It is not surprising that law firms are now subject to an increasing number of employment law cases brought by current or former employees.
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January 25, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

For The NLRB, A December To Remember

For many people, December is a time to slow down, spend time with family, and enjoy the holiday season. For the National Labor Relations Board, however, December proved to be quite a busy month. In the closing weeks of 2012, the board released a slew of decisions, at least two of which overruled long-standing precedent, and all of which will have a significant impact on workplace relations going forward.
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May 28, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Favorable Rulings For Employers In EEOC Litigation

p>The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunities Commission is the federal agency charged with addressing discrimination in the workplace. As documented in recent articles in the Law Tribune and other legal publications, the EEOC is no longer content just to investigate discrimination claims at the administrative level.
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April 05, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Revised Flood Insurance Rate Maps To Affect Towns, Property Owners

Town planners up and down our coast are updating their websites and planning town meetings to address the changes that have come down the pike from our Federal Emergency Management Agency.
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