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Leander Dolphin Honored by Nat’l Bar Assoc with “40 Under 40” Award

By Anne H. Littlefield on August 3, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, S&G News

Shipman & Goodwin attorney Leander A. Dolphin is among the recipients of the National Bar Association’s (NBA) 2017 “40 Under 40 Nation’s Best Advocates” award.
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Court Finds Public Owners Responsible for Evaluating Surety as well as Surety Bonds

By Laurann Asklof & Christine L. Chipman on July 25, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Public Schools

Mechanic’s liens provide security for nonpayment to subcontractors and suppliers on private projects. Because mechanic’s liens are not valid against property that is owned by…
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Jessica Ritter Recognized as a Hartford “40 Under Forty”

By Anne H. Littlefield on July 21, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, S&G News

Shipman & Goodwin LLP partner Jessica L. Ritter has been selected by the Hartford Business Journal as one of its “40 Under Forty” outstanding young…
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USCIS Releases New Form I-9

By Brenda A. Eckert & Linda L. Yoder on July 19, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Publications and Alerts

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the new Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification dated as of today, July 17, 2017.

Employers

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Transgender and Genderqueer Public School Students: School Safety in an Era of Uncertainty

By Linda L. Yoder on July 17, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

The Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) is presenting the following symposium.  This is a free presentation open to the public.  Although this…
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How Will Federal Legal and Regulatory Changes Impact Connecticut Employers?

By Daniel Schwartz on June 29, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

Supreme Court columns with American flag and US CapitolThis post originally appeared on the Connecticut Employment Law Blog on June 28, 2017. 

For the last six years, you haven’t seen much on this…
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Supreme Court Decides to Hear Travel and Refugee Ban Case and Clarifies Enforcement of Executive Orders Pending Hearing

By Michael Chase, Brenda A. Eckert & Linda L. Yoder on June 28, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

US Supreme CourtOn June 26, 2017, the Supreme Court consolidated the two key cases in the travel and refugee ban litigation sparked by President Trump’s executive orders…
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Legislative Recap: Pregnancy Accommodations But No Paid FMLA

By Daniel Schwartz on June 12, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools

State capitol in Hartford, CTThis post originally appeared on the Connecticut Employment Law Blog on June 9, 2017. 

Well, the Connecticut General Assembly ended earlier this week and, as …
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Environmental Attorneys Andrew Davis and Aaron Levy to Present at CCIC’s 2017 Member Forum

By Andrew N. Davis & Aaron D. Levy on June 8, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Environmental, S&G News, Seminars and Events

Levy_A_WebDavis_A_WebOn June 13, 2017, environmental attorneys Andrew N. Davis, Ph.D. and Aaron D. Levy will present a workshop titled, “Environmental Issues Facing Colleges and Universities…
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Webinar: 401(k) Plans – Best Practices for Employers and Plan Administrators

By Richard I. Cohen on May 30, 2017
Posted in Colleges and Universities, Independent Schools, Public Schools, Seminars and Events

Business woman portraitJoin Shipman & Goodwin pension and employee benefits attorneys for this complimentary webinar for institutions with 401(k) plans. Presenters will discuss today’s 401(k) issues that…
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