Carmody Law

2023 Advanced Mediation & Advocacy Skills Institute
2023-10-19 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Carmody ADR partner, Doug Mintz will be in conversation with Hon. Bridget McCormack (Ret.) at the ABA’s Dispute Resolution Section seminar. The theme of this year’s event is “Mediating at the Cutting Edge: Advanced Tools and Strategies for Today and Tomorrow.”

Ethical Do's and Don'ts for Every Attorney
2023-10-26 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
In this webinar, attendees will learn practical suggestions and strategies for avoiding common ethical pitfalls. The old adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is readily applicable in the legal profession, and nowhere is that more true than in learning good habits for communicating appropriately with one’s clients, and being good fiduciaries when it comes to taking care of their money. At this webinar, you’ll learn the building blocks for those habits: how to draft an effective letter of engagement, how to respond to client inquiries, how to communicate clearly by avoiding excessive legalese. You’ll also learn the “five commandments” for appropriate management of client funds in your possession. These strategies and tips are designed to lower your risks of falling into these ethical traps and professional liability sinkholes.
Key topics to be discussed:

Setting clients’ expectations appropriately through the use of engagement agreements
Best practices for management and stewardship of clients’ funds
Effective communication with clients and prospective clients, including declining and terminating representation
Defining who the client is in particular types of representation

Ethical Do’s and Don’ts for Every Attorney | myLawCLE

The Connecticut Conference of Independent Colleges Annual Member Forum
2023-11-03 09:00 - 12:30 | Online
CCIC’s Annual Forum provides our members with an opportunity to gain information and discuss solutions with industry experts and colleagues from other institutions about the latest trends on campuses.

Carmody will provide a review of new Connecticut laws that were passed during the most recent legislative session and bills that did not pass but are likely to resurface. We also will discuss some important new laws and developments at the federal level, including the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, the PUMP Act, and the Department of Labor’s proposed increase to the salary level for exempt employees.

Latest Cybersecurity & Data Privacy Laws: Incentives and Impacts
2023-11-29 08:30 - 09:30 | CTCPA Education Center, 716 Brook Street, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
Cybersecurity laws in Connecticut and beyond reward businesses for getting ahead of the curve. New consumer data privacy laws create obligations for Connecticut businesses and their service providers. Distinguish your firm and better serve your clients. Learn practical steps for taking advantage of these laws. Reduce the risk of bad press and legal liabilities related to information security incidents and cyber attacks.

Advanced Construction Law: Handle Modern Construction Law Complexities and Complications
2023-12-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Current construction law intricacies make the demand for knowledgeable legal practitioners even more pressing. Do you have the knowledge it takes to handle modern construction contract headaches, project delay difficulties, and insurance coverage landmines? These are just some of the issues your clients expect you to handle. This advanced-level construction law program will get you up to speed on the contemporary challenges your clients expect you to tackle. Don’t be caught off guard when clients ask you to handle their biggest construction legal problems.

Stephen Conover will be discussing:

Client Authority
Contractual Claims for Attorneys’ Fees/Expenses
Dealing with Unrepresented Persons
Ethical Concerns as “Attorney for the Project”

Getting Paid Without Getting Grieved: Ethics Pitfalls for New and Not-So-New Lawyers
2023-12-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Hybrid
Carmody attorneys, Stephen Conover, Thomas Sansone, and Meghan Buckley will be leading an ethics seminar titled ‘Getting Paid Without Getting Grieved: Ethics Pitfalls for New and Not-So-New Lawyers’ on December 5. The program will highlight methods to get paid for lawyers’ hard work. The seminar will cover the ethics rules and best practices to select the appropriate fee, establishing and collecting fees, and the roles and responsibilities of partners and associates to comply with the rules.

The Connecticut Defense Lawyer Association Fall Meeting
2023-12-06 16:00 - 20:00 | CT
Hon. Douglas C. Mintz (Ret.) will be presenting the keynote address at the CDLA’s Fall Meeting. Click here to register.

Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Session
2023-12-19 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
As you are aware, Connecticut employers are required to provide two hours of sexual harassment training to all new employees within six months of hire and provide a refresher at least every ten years. Some employers, seeing the benefit of an informed workforce, may consider providing the training on a more frequent basis. This virtual webinar will be presented by Stephanie E. Cummings and Sarah S. Healey.

Connecticut Probate Process from Start to Finish
2024-02-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2024-02-16 08:30 - 16:00 | Online
Carmody partner Thomas Sansone will be the speaker at the NBI virtual seminar: Connecticut Probate Process from Start to Finish.
Connecticut Probate Process from Start to Finish | Live Online Seminar | 97804ER | NBI (nbi-sems.com)

Cybersecurity Basics: Practical Ideas and Solutions for Your Organization
2024-04-24 08:00 - 09:30 | Graduate New Haven Hotel, 1151 Chapel St, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
Talk to our panel of experts to learn how you can prioritize cybersecurity initiatives effectively without breaking the bank. Find out about cost-effective tools, risk management strategies, and collaborative approaches to enhance your organization’s cyber resilience within budget constraints. Learn about emerging threats, such as ransomware and social engineering, and discover proactive strategies to mitigate risks and protect your firm’s interests.

Essential Estate Planning for Everyone
2024-04-30 17:30 - 18:30 | Middlebury Public Library, 30 Crest Rd, Middlebury, CT, 06762, United States
Estate planning is so much more than just making a will. Join us for a complimentary presentation by attorney Maggie Smith on what you need to know to get started.
All are welcome to attend.
Registration is recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Register here

FMLA Compliance and Managing Medical Leave
2024-05-15 08:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn Wallingford/Meriden, 1181 Barnes Rd, Wallingford, CT, 06492, United States
Please join us for this highly interactive half-day workshop where we will tackle one of today’s most challenging areas for employers – FMLA compliance and managing employee medical leaves.
We will discuss numerous real-world scenarios that will provide attendees with an understanding of their obligations under the Connecticut and federal FMLA.
The Connecticut FMLA was amended more than two years ago to cover nearly every employer in Connecticut that has at least one employee. Connecticut also implemented a new paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program. Many employers continue to struggle understanding and complying with these new laws and how they interact with each other, and other federal and state leave laws, such as the federal FMLA, ADA, CFEPA, Workers Compensation Act and pregnancy leave laws.
We are limiting attendance for this workshop in order to have small break-out groups that will work collaboratively on addressing these issues. If you attended our FMLA workshop last year, you will benefit from a review of FMLA obligations as well as full details of recent developments.
Register here.

If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Turner.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the World of Financial Institutions - Are you ready for it?
2024-05-22 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
AI-powered solutions are proliferating, promising to multiply efficiency and capacity. Should you be jumping on board? Are your employees or business segments running ahead of management in deploying these technologies?
Join us for this webinar as we discuss the top areas of risk for the financial services industry and practical considerations for managing those risks as you look to take advantage of AI.
Key Topics Include:

Key regulatory concerns impacting the use of AI
Considerations for IT services and infrastructure
Unique cybersecurity and data privacy risks associated with AI
Suggestions for policies around procurement and use of AI solutions

Who Should Attend?
Senior bank, credit union, and financial services executives, board directors, compliance officers, technology officers, and risk managers.

HR Hotline Live: Prevent & Navigate Workplace Discrimination Complaints
2024-06-03 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Navigating the complexities of workplace discrimination complaints can be daunting. However, arming yourself with the right knowledge and strategies can protect your organization from potential legal pitfalls.
Join us June 3 for HR Hotline Live: Prevent & Navigate Workplace Discrimination Complaints, where CBIA HR Counsel Diane Mokriski and Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey lawyers Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino provide practical solutions and legal insights to empower your organization.
Key topics include:

Unintentional pitfalls: Common mistakes that lead to discrimination claims
Managerial conduct: Legal responsibilities and risk mitigation
Proactive policies and practices: Creating an inclusive workplace
Best practices in handling harassment complaints

Equip yourself with actionable insights and protect your organization from discrimination-related risks. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve.
This program is approved for 1.0 HRCI credits and 1.0 SHRM PDCs.
Register here.

Ethics: The Year in Review
2024-06-10 09:00 - 10:00 | CT
Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association, presenters including Carmody Professional Ethics Partner Stephen Conover, will discuss recent ethics-related rule changes, opinions and cases for 2024.
Click here for more information and to register.

Demystifying CT’s Transition to a Release-Based Remediation Program
2024-06-10 09:00 - 10:00 | CT
Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association, panelists including Carmody Environmental and Land Use Partner Deborah Brancato will discuss the transition to a “Release-Based” program. Since the State passed legislation in 2020 to sunset the “Transfer Act”, CT’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been working with stakeholders to develop the replacement program. This arduous process has led to many questions about implications of the transition to the regulated community and property owners. This program is intended to be an update and touch-point for practitioners about this major regulatory transition as the State moves closer to bringing it to fruition.
Click here for more information and to register.

What Lies Beneath: Good Tips for Identifying Potential Legal Malpractice Exposures
2024-06-10 10:15 - 12:15 | CT
Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association, presenters including Carmody Professional Ethics Partner Stephen Conover, will discuss malpractice claims and risks to firms. Lawyers who understand the underlying risks accompanying the practice of law are in a better position to avoid a malpractice claim or grievance.
Click here for more information and to register.

Ethics Options When Representing High Conflict Clients in Family Court
2024-06-11 12:00 - 13:30 | Hybrid
Carmody lawyers, Stephen J. Conover and Lindsay T. Reed, will be leading an ethics seminar titled ‘Ethics Options When Representing High Conflict Clients in Family Court’ on June 11. The seminar will discuss the options available under the rules and the best practices to respond to high conflict clients and their threats (of grievance, suits, etc.). Learn when the rules require a lawyer to terminate representation and the most effective motions to withdraw.
Register here.

Business Law Section Meeting: War Stories
2024-06-18 18:00 - 20:30 | The Elm City Club, 155 Elm Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
Carmody Data Privacy Partner Sherwin Yoder will lead “War Stories” for the Connecticut Bar Association’s Business Law Section Meeting. Sherwin will address data privacy/breach issues that affect law firms, including the use of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity issues that have proliferated in the practice of law.
Register here

The Business of Cannabis: A Legal and Tax Update
2024-06-26 16:30 | Two Roads Brewing Company, 1700 Stratford Ave, Stratford, CT, 06615
As the cannabis industry enters a new era of regulation, how will cannabis companies in Connecticut be affected and what are the opportunities for businesses operating in, or looking to enter, the cannabis market?
Join leading advisors to the cannabis industry from Carmody and Marcum for an engaging discussion, moderated by Adam Wood, President & Founder of the Connecticut Cannabis Chamber of Commerce, followed by an opportunity to network.
Key Topics Include:

How the reclassification of cannabis will affect the industry in Connecticut
The latest changes in Connecticut law affecting the cannabis industry
Tax and valuation considerations for companies operating in the cannabis industry

Who Should Attend?
Cannabis Retailers and Dispensaries, Cultivators, Manufacturers, Delivery and Distribution Operators, Commercial Landlords and Investors.
Register here.
This information is for educational purposes only to provide general information and a general understanding of the law. It does not constitute legal advice and does not establish any attorney-client relationship.

Connecticut & Federal Workplace Laws: Recent Developments and Implications
2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | CT
The legal landscape affecting employers is ever evolving and this year is no different. Join us for a discussion on the Connecticut legislative updates as well as decisions issued by the United States Supreme Court and National Labor Relations Board impacting the workplace. Topics will include the expansion of Connecticut Paid Sick Leave, the Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act, the status of the FTC ban on non-compete agreements, and other regulatory developments and significant cases from the federal and state courts. Facilitator: Jennifer Falzone, Senior V.P. of Human Resources, Marrakech, Inc. Presenter: Sarah S. Healey, Partner, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

ABA 2024 Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute
2024-10-17 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Cybersecurity in Mediation: Tools to Keep Barbarians Outside the Gates

Ethics Options When Representing High Conflict Clients in Family Court
2024-10-24 12:00 - 13:30 | Hybrid
Carmody lawyers, Stephen J. Conover and Lindsay T. Reed, will be leading an ethics seminar titled ‘Ethics Options When Representing High Conflict Clients in Family Court’ on October 24. The seminar will discuss the options available under the rules and the best practices to respond to high conflict clients and their threats (of grievance, suits, etc.). Learn when the rules require a lawyer to terminate representation and the most effective motions to withdraw.
Register here.

Low-Income Housing Tax Credits: A Discussion on Key Matters
2024-11-19 14:00 - 14:50 | Online
This session will offer guidance on navigating Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) deals to maximize the benefits for affordable housing projects. Real Estate & Land Use partner Gregg Burton will be a speaker for the panel, along with Whittlesey partners Niko Yanouzas, Edward Engberg and Melissa Braun.
Key Topics Include:

Why choose the LIHTC for your affordable housing development?
LIHTC deal structures: Finding the best fit for your project
Assembling your team: Who to involve and when
Strategies to maximize LIHTC equity and leverage key incentives
Understanding eligible basis
Navigating partnership operating agreements and compliance

Who Should Attend?
Developers, owners, property managers, and financial professionals involved in affordable housing projects.

HR Hotline Live: Paid Sick Leave Update
2024-12-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Connecticut’s new paid sick leave law has brought confusion and frustration to many employers. Whether you’ve already attended training on the new law, or are just beginning, this HR Hotline Live webinar will clear up the confusion, simplify the issues, and outline exactly what you need to know for compliance.
What’s Changing? Effective January 1, 2025, almost all businesses with 25 or more employees must comply with Connecticut’s expanded paid leave mandate. This significant change now includes non-service and manufacturing workers.
Join CBIA HR counsel Diane Mokriski and Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey attorneys Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino for invaluable insights and practical guidance for complying with the new law.
Why attend?

Gain clarity on the more confusing aspects of the law
Understand the specifics of the new changes and how they impact your current PTO and sick time policies
Learn how to avoid penalties, back wage orders, and wrongful termination issues

This program is approved for 1.0 HRCI credits and 1.0 SHRM PDCs.
Register here.

Tools to Ethically Manage Client Trust Accounts
2024-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Online
Carmody partner Stephen J. Conover and CPA Deborah J. Schaefer will be leading an ethics program titled ‘Tools to Ethically Manage Client Trust Accounts’ on December 11. The webinar will cover best practices for lawyers keeping records of funds deposited into their trust (escrow and IOLTA) bank accounts. Learn the requirements to manage funds in lawyer trust accounts, their record-keeping procedures, cost-efficient controls, and new software options as well as how to approach three-way reconciliation.
Register here.

Major Changes to Connecticut's Paid Sick Leave Law
2025-01-16 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Carmody Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino discuss the major changes to Connecticut’s Paid Sick Leave Law that became effective January 1, 2025, in this informal Zoom session through the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s Human Resources Council.

Register here.

The State of Non-Compete Agreements: Where They Stand in CT, NY and Nationally
2025-01-28 13:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
Learn the latest updates on non-compete, non-solicit and similar restrictive covenants in employment law. Carmody Corporate & Business partner Kevin G. Palumberi and Klimpl Benefits Law PLLC Founder Timothy S. Klimpl will discuss the Federal Trade Commission’s final rule generally banning non-competes, where the ban stands in the courts and its prognosis going forward, a refresh of existing standards and proposed legislation in Connecticut and New York, and common considerations in M&A transactions.
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HR Hotline Live: Managing Employee Absences
2025-02-25 13:00 - 13:45 | Aqua Turf, 556 Mulberry St, Plantsville, CT, 06479, United States
Get answers to your toughest questions about FMLA, paid sick leave, no-shows, and more in this interactive Q&A session with Carmody partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino.
Register here.
