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How to Develop Ethical Competence: Key Considerations and Effective Strategies
2021-03-25 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Attorney Tom Sansone will present “How to Develop Ethical Competence: Key Considerations and Effective Strategies” for The Knowledge Group.
About the Program
Lawyers’ ethical competence and professionalism are crucial for client representation. They are expected to always uphold ethical standards and be guided by the Rules of Professional Conduct in all aspects of their work. However, it is inevitable for them to be confronted with such challenges and dilemmas. Thus, reinforcing the need to develop a sound ethical competence that will help them maintain their good reputation in the legal profession.
Join a panel of key thought leaders and distinguished professionals assembled by The Knowledge Group as they provide a comprehensive discussion of ethical competence. Speakers will also share risk mitigation techniques and best practices to ensure competency in the legal landscape.
Key issues include:

Ethical Policies in the Legal Profession
Common Ethical Risks and Challenges
Developing Effective Ethical Competence
Best Practices
Outlook

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Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs): Dispelling Myths and Emphasizing Certain Truths
2021-03-23 08:30 - 10:00 | Online
On March 23rd, Tim Klimpl will present “Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs): Dispelling Myths and Emphasizing Certain Truths” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.
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Negotiating Skills for Personal and Professional Advancement
2021-03-03 09:00 - 10:00 | Online
Jay Sandak will present “Negotiating Skills For Personal and Professional Advancement” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.
About the Program
Negotiation is one of the most important skills an attorney can possess. Finding confidence when holding difficult conversations can help you navigate a variety of every day issues – including litigation, corporate transactions, or even promotions/raises.
Attorney Jay H. Sandak has practiced in Connecticut for more than forty years. Attorney Sandak currently has a full-time Alternate Dispute Resolution practice with an emphasis on mediation. During this CLE, Attorney Sandak will provide tips and tricks for conducting successful negotiations in both your personal and professional life.
Live video conference via Zoom
1 transitional & non-transitional NY & CT Skills credit
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
2021-02-05 03:30 - 05:30 | Online
Connecticut law now requires nearly every employer to provide sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, including supervisors and non-supervisory employees. For more information on the new law, click here.
Join us on Friday, February 5th from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Presented virtually via WebEx

$25 per person

These seminars comply with Connecticut’s training requirements, and we will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session.

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Succession Planning
2021-02-04 04:00 - 05:00 | Online
On February 4th, 2021, Wes Cain, Tim Klimpl and Janie McDermott will present “Sucesssion Planning” for the Northwest Connecticut Chamber of Commerce.
About the Program
As small and middle-market businesses continue to grapple with deep uncertainty surrounding public health and economic activity, the need to step back and evaluate their business succession plans has never been greater.
Presenters will provide both practical and legal guidance on some fundamental considerations for an effective succession plan, including:

Business valuation
Identifying potential successor owners and their priorities
Economic vehicles and legal contracts to fortify an optimal succession
Relationships between business succession and personal estate planning, including tax efficiencies

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Equity and Incentive Compensation
2021-02-03 07:30 - 09:00 | Online
On Wednesday, February 3, 2021, Tim Klimpl will present “Equity and Incentive Compensation” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.
About the Program
This program will provide an overview of the predominant forms of equity and incentive compensation commonly given to key employees, consultants and directors. Such “sweat equity” may be used at all stages of a business-including startup, expansion, and succession planning. Hear about the basic structure and tax consequences to employers and service providers relating to:

Stock options (both “qualified” and non-qualified)
Restricted equity and §83(b) elections
Profits interests in a partnership or LLC
Performance shares
“Synthetic equity”, including cash-settled stock appreciation rights (SARs) and restricted stock units (RSUs)
Transaction and retention bonuses

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The Increasing Impact of Data Privacy Laws Coming Out of Europe and California: What Connecticut Business Lawyers Need to Know
2020-12-08 07:00 - 08:30 | Online
On December 8, 2020, Sherwin Yoder will present “The Increasing Impact of Data Privacy Laws Coming Out of Europe and California: What Connecticut Business Lawyers Need to Know” for the Connecticut Bar Association.
About the Program
This one-hour webinar aims to prepare business lawyers to spot local client issues and risks created by recent privacy legislation, including the California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”). In the absence of a comprehensive federal privacy law, these laws are creating de facto national privacy compliance norms that are impacting Connecticut transactions and contractual relationships with customers and business partners. Learn about recent amendments and regulatory guidance, which signal that privacy issues are here to stay and legislation is coming to a jurisdiction near you. Identify the agreements and contractual provisions and the internal and public-facing forms that will help clients manage privacy risks
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What I Wish I Knew As a Young Attorney
2020-12-03 12:00 - 13:30 | Online
On December 3, 2020, Tom Sansone will co-present “What I Wish I Knew As a Young Attorney” for the Connecticut Bar Association – Young Lawyers Section.
About the Program
Engage with our panel of experienced leaders in the judiciary, private practice, and career development as they discuss what they wished they knew early in their legal careers.
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Managing Employee Relations and Avoiding Unionization
2020-12-03 03:15 - 04:15
We will review common causes that lead to union organizing attempts, how an employer can proactively assess whether it is susceptible to an organizing attempt and review recent changes to the union election process.
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The HEMP and CBD Industries in Connecticut
2020-12-02 07:00 - 09:00
On December 2, 2020, Ben Pomerantz and staff attorneys from Connecticut’s Dept. of Consumer Protection and Dept of Agriculture will be giving a collaborative CLE for the New Haven and Fairfield County Bar Associations on the Hemp and CBD Industries in Connecticut.
About the Program
The nation-wide rising commercial and industrial enthusiasm for and awareness of Hemp and CBD (i.e. non-intoxicating cannabis), combined with ease of access in the consumer market, has caused a surge in the growth, intrigue, and need for legal services related to hemp and CBD businesses, and related ancillary services. The New Haven and Fairfield County Bar Associations are offering a joint CLE presentation with panelists from the relevant State Agencies to addresses Hemp and CBD regulations, laws, and other new developments in the State of Connecticut.
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CT Paid FMLA Complimentary Webinar
2020-11-20 05:00 - 06:30
On June 25, 2019, Governor Lamont signed into law one of the nation’s most generous paid FMLA laws that will impact nearly every Connecticut employer and employee. It is probably the most significant workplace law that Connecticut has passed in decades, and mandatory employee payroll deductions to fund the program will start on January 1, 2021.
We are very pleased that Andrea Barton Reeves, CEO of the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Authority, will join us on November 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. for a 90-minute webinar. Andrea will provide an overview of the new law and address important issues affecting employers, such as how employers will register and remit the employee contributions, how eligibility determinations will be made, and how the CT Paid Leave law differs from the CT FMLA. Andrea and attorneys in our Labor and Employment group also will be available to answer your questions.
We invite you to attend this important complimentary webinar.

Friday, November 20, 2020
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

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Belonging: A Conversation About People, Professionalism, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
2020-11-19 07:00 - 08:00 | Online
On Thursday, November 19, 2020, Amanda Nugent will present at an event entitled “People, Professionalism, Diversity & Inclusion: Let’s have the conversation!” for the New England Litigation Technology Professionals (NELTP) group.
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CBD & Hemp - International Laws and Domestic Regulatory Quirks
2020-11-11 03:00 - 12:00
On November 11, Ben Pomerantz will be presenting on a 4 attorney panel re: International CBD Law at Global Cannabis International’s Virtual Summit. For more information and to register, please click here.

Mental Health in the Workplace: The Current State of the Law and What's on the Horizon
2020-11-05 07:00 - 09:00
On November 5th, Tim Klimpl will co-present “Mental Health in the Workplace: The Current State of the Law and What’s on the Horizon” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.
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USCIS Form I-9 Compliance: Tips & Important Updates
2020-10-29 04:15 - 05:15
In an era of increased scrutiny and enforcement activity by federal immigration agencies, we will review the I-9 employment verification process and common pitfalls employers make (including the strict penalties employers face when mistakes are made). We will also provide best practices, self-audit tips and guidance for addressing I-9 violations sooner rather than later to avoid liability if subject to an audit.
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2020 Annual Labor and Employment Seminar
2020-10-16 05:00 - 07:30
This year’s program will cover critical legal, legislative and social developments impacting your businesses, including:

What Employers Need to Know About COVID-19, Including the FFCRA, ADA, Changes to Workers’ Compensation, OSHA and Other Health and Safety Requirements and Best Practices
The Impacts of Recent Social Justice Movements on the Workplace Including Considerations for Addressing Employee Activism on Social Media
Benefits Updates, Featuring Changes to FSA and HSA Rules and Supreme Court Challenges to the ACA
What’s Up Next for the Connecticut Legislature, Including Paid FMLA
Other Developments Critical to Connecticut Businesses

Schedule of Events
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. – Live Webinar
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – Interactive question and answer session with event speakers and other members of Carmody’s Labor & Employment team
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For more information, or to submit questions for the panelists in advance, please contact Romania Jawahir at rjawahir@carmodylaw.com

Fundamentals for Business Succession Planning
2020-10-14 08:00 - 09:30
On October 14th, Wes Cain and Janie McDermott will co-present “Fundamentals for Business Succession Planning” for the Fairfield County Bar Association. Tim Klimpl will moderate this program.
Topics

Why a business succession plan is necessary
Basic components and action items for a business succession plan
Considerations to properly individualize a plan
Business, employment, tax and estate planning factors

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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar
2020-10-09 04:15 - 06:30 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Connecticut law now requires nearly every employer to provide sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, including supervisors and non-supervisory employees. For more information on the new law, click here.
In response to numerous client requests, Carmody will be offering separate two-hour seminars: one geared toward supervisors and the other geared toward non-supervisory employees. Our training complies with Connecticut’s training requirements, and we will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session. Our schedule for seminars is set forth below.
The supervisor program will be presented from our Waterbury office, but individuals may also participate by video conference in our New Haven and Stamford offices. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. and the program begins at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $75 per person and includes a continental breakfast.
Now offering webinars! For those unable to attend in-person, we will now offer the scheduled programs by webinar at the same time. The fee is $50 per person and begins at 8:30 a.m.. The non-supervisory program will be presented by webinar only.

Seminar Schedule:
Supervisor Harassment Prevention Training
November 13, 2020
Employee Harassment Prevention Training
October 9, 2020

On-Site Training: Carmody also provides customized on-site training for supervisors and/or employees. In many cases, this can be done on a fixed-fee basis, making it a cost-effective option for employers that need to train groups of employees and/or supervisors. Please contact Romania Jawahir or a member of our Labor & Employment group if you are interested.
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What to Expect When Your Employee is Expecting
2020-10-08 04:15 - 05:15
We will review employers’ obligations under federal and state laws with regard to pregnant employees and new parents. This will include a discussion of accommodation obligations, pregnancy disability issues and benefits available to new parents. We will untangle the web of overlapping federal and state laws in this area.
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Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
2020-09-25 06:00 - 08:00
Connecticut law requires nearly every employer to provide sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, including supervisors and non-supervisory employees. The deadline to comply is October 1, 2020.
Please note that this session is geared towards non-supervisors, although supervisors may attend. Our training complies with Connecticut’s training requirements, and we will provide written confirmation to attendees upon completion of the session. The fee is $50 per person.

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Safe Harbors and Calm Seas
2020-09-15 10:00 - 12:00
On September 15th, Steve Conover will co-present “Safe Harbors and Calm Seas” at the Connecticut Legal Conference.
About the Program
Presented by some of Connecticut’s leading defense counsel lawyers, this program will focus on providing valuable instruction, risk control, and recommendations to help lawyers safely navigate today’s complex legal environment and assist them in minimizing professional liability risk. Topics to be covered include: the ethics of errors, exploring some nontraditional legal malpractice exposures, conflicts of interest and the rules that govern them, and exploring cautionary case law.
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar
2020-09-11 04:15 - 06:30, 2020-08-14 04:30 - 06:30 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Connecticut law now requires nearly every employer to provide sexual harassment prevention training for all employees, including supervisors and non-supervisory employees. For more information on the new law, click here.
In response to numerous client requests, Carmody will be offering separate two-hour seminars: one geared toward supervisors and the other geared toward non-supervisory employees. Our training complies with Connecticut’s training requirements, and we will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session. Our schedule for seminars is set forth below.
The supervisor program will be presented from our Waterbury office, but individuals may also participate by video conference in our New Haven and Stamford offices. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. and the program begins at 8:30 a.m. The fee is $75 per person and includes a continental breakfast.
Now offering webinars! For those unable to attend in-person, we will now offer the scheduled programs by webinar at the same time. The fee is $50 per person and begins at 8:30 a.m.. The non-supervisory program will be presented by webinar only.

Seminar Schedule:
Supervisor Harassment Prevention Training
September 11, 2020, and November 13, 2020
Employee Harassment Prevention Training
August 14, 2020, and October 9, 2020

On-Site Training: Carmody also provides customized on-site training for supervisors and/or employees. In many cases, this can be done on a fixed-fee basis, making it a cost-effective option for employers that need to train groups of employees and/or supervisors. Please contact Romania Jawahir or a member of our Labor & Employment group if you are interested.
Click here to register!

Key Considerations for Separation/Severance Agreements
2020-08-27 04:15 - 05:15
We will review key issues employers should take into account when considering whether to adopt a severance policy or to provide a separating employee with severance benefits. We will also review common provisions in separation/severance agreements and compliance with anti-discrimination and tax requirements.
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Business Succession Planning—Never a Better Time
2020-08-18 07:00 - 08:00
On August 18th, Wesley Cain, Janie McDermott and Timothy Klimpl will present “Business Succession Planning – Never a Better Time” for the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce.
About the Program
As small and middle-market businesses continue to grapple with deep uncertainty surrounding public health and economic activity, the need to step back and evaluate their business succession plans has never been greater.
Presenters will provide both practical and legal guidance on some fundamental considerations for an effective succession plan, including:
• Business valuation
• Identifying potential successor owners and their priorities
• Economic vehicles and legal contracts to fortify an optimal succession
• Relationships between business succession and personal estate planning, including tax efficiencies
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New DOL Electronic Disclosure Rules for ERISA-Covered Retirement Plans: Critical Next Steps and Legal Ramifications
2020-08-12 09:00 - 10:30
Attorney Tim Klimpl will co-present “New DOL Electronic Disclosure Rules for ERISA-Covered Retirement Plans: Critical Next Steps and Legal Ramifications” for Strafford Publications.
About the Program
On May 21, 2020, the DOL issued final regulations for electronic disclosures for retirement plans and an alternative safe harbor method of delivery by administrators. Employee benefits counsel must have a complete understanding of the application of the new rules and related compliance issues to avoid missteps and potential claims.
The final regulations and new safe harbor does not replace the DOL e-disclosure rules of the 2002 regulations but instead provides a broader scope for disclosure of plan documentation. The application of the new rules to retirement plans presents several administrative issues and compliance pitfalls due to stringent requirements and limitations.
ERISA counsel, fiduciaries, and administrators must adhere to strict notice requirements, delivery methods, rights of participants, and necessary procedures upon severance.
Listen as the panel discusses critical provisions of the new DOL rules for electronic disclosures for ERISA-covered retirement plans and offers best practices to minimize potential legal ramifications for fiduciaries and plan administrators.
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Online Dispute Resolution – The New Normal: A Primer On How To Conduct Successful Virtual Mediations
2020-07-14 08:30 - 10:00
Hon. Douglas C. Mintz (Ret.) and D. Charles Stohler will present “Online Dispute Resolution – The New Normal: A Primer On How To Conduct Successful Virtual Mediations” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.
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Remote Working & Cyber Security Webinar
2020-07-09 06:00 - 07:00
Attorney Sherwin Yoder will co-present “Remote Working & Cyber Security” for the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce.
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Municipal Drone Programs: FAA Legal Requirements and How to Protect the Public, Your Program, & Your Personnel
2020-06-18 09:00 - 10:30
On June 18, Jen Yoxall will present “Municipal Drone Programs: FAA Legal Requirements and How to Protect the Public, Your Program, & Your Personnel” for the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.
About the Program
Drones are becoming recognized as indispensable tools for public safety operations. As a result, many towns and cities now own and operate their own. But having a drone program brings new responsibilities.
Drones used for municipal purposes are aircraft operating in the National Airspace System. Drone programs can expose municipalities to liability – potentially significant – from personal injury or property damage lawsuits as well as Federal Aviation Administration (“FAA”) enforcement actions. Running a successful drone program means complying with FAA regulations that are unfamiliar to many people. And it means running the program in a way that doesn’t compromise governmental immunity or insurance coverage.
This presentation will explain the three different legal frameworks for operating a drone program along with the pros and cons of each, outline the basic elements of a safe program, provide an overview of applicable FAA regulations, and highlight the most likely ways to inadvertently jeopardize the liability protections typically available to municipal departments and individual employees.
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CARES Act: Employee Benefits Provisions, DOL Guidance, Relief for Sponsors of Certain Plans and Pensions
2020-06-17 09:00 - 10:30
Attorney Tim Klimpl will co-present “CARES Act: Employee Benefits Provisions, DOL Guidance, Relief for Sponsors of Certain Plans and Pensions” for Strafford Publications.
About the Program
This CLE webinar will provide employee benefits counsel, sponsors, and administrators an in-depth analysis of the impact of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act on employee benefit plans. The panel will discuss critical provisions of the CARES Act for plan sponsors and administrators, the impact on qualified retirement plans and pensions, the expansions for group health plans, and the authority of the U.S. Department of Labor. The panel will also discuss critical next steps for employers in light of the CARES Act.
Outline

Impact of CARES Act on retirement plans and pensions
Impact of CARES Act, FFCRA on health and welfare plans
Critical issues and guidance for plan fiduciaries
Best practices and next steps for employers and administrators

Benefits
The panel will review these and other key issues:

What are the key provisions of the CARES Act impacting employee benefits plans?
What is the interplay between provisions of the CARES Act and the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)?
What obstacles arise for plan fiduciaries and what are best practices to overcome them?
What are the critical next steps for employers and plan administrators to take in light of COVID-19, the CARES Act, and FFCRA?

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