Carmody Law

Handling Thorny Ethical Issues in Commercial Litigation CLE
2018-04-24 08:00 - 10:00 (America/New_York) | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Commercial trial lawyers encounter thorny ethical issues at almost every stage of work, starting with a prospective client’s first contact and extending through the end of trial. By analyzing a series of hypothetical fact patterns modeled on real-life events, participants will learn how spot and quickly deal with ethical issues effectively and professionally.
You Will Learn
How to decide whether or not to represent a client
About using Limited Scope Appearance in representation
About preparing pleadings and discovery
Your responsibilities when representing an organization and its constituents
About preparing your client for deposition and representing your client at deposition
About contacting former employees of an opposing party
What to do when you suspect your client may testify untruthfully
Speakers:
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Stewart Edelstein, American Arbitration Association

LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them CLE
2018-03-23 04:30 - 08:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Matthew Gaul will co-present “LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them Under the New CT Uniform LLC Act” for the Connecticut Bar Association on October 27, 2017.
Learn everything you need to know about the new Connecticut Uniform LLC Act through hypothetical examples and case studies. Sample operating agreement provision will be provided as the basis for drafting “do’s” and “don’ts,” and the panel will make drafting suggestions to mitigate potential disputes. The program will also address how best to draft language for governance, distributions, fiduciary duty limitations, judicial resolution of member disputes, and other tools to address commonly recurring LLC issues.
For more information, visit www.ctbar.org/events.

Thomas R. Candrick, Jr. Inducted into the 2018 Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame - New Haven
2018-03-06 13:00 - 16:00 | CT
Each year, more than 200 attendees gather to recognize New Haven County’s most distinguished business leaders. The 38thAnnual Event will be held on March 6, 2018 at The Woodwinds in Branford from 6:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
JA honors Hall of Fame Laureates for their leadership and success in business, and community involvement. Past recipients include entrepreneurs, CEOs, and presidents of both public and private companies who achieved extraordinary successes and continue to help shape Connecticut.
For more information, please click here.

Rethinking Sexual Harassment Prevention Seminar
2018-01-29 19:00 | CT
In the wake of the ongoing high profile sexual harassment claims dominating the news and the #MeToo uprising, employers must examine what this means for the workplace.
On January 30, 2018, we will analyze the lessons to be learned from these disturbing revelations and how cultural and practical changes need to be implemented beginning at the top echelons of our organizations. This seminar will include a discussion on how juries may react to sexual harassment claims; individual and board liability; assessing workplace culture, including how human resource departments are perceived by employees; workplace investigations with an emphasis on how to address rumors and/or complaints made against high level executives and star employees; how we must rethink sexual harassment prevention training and anti-discrimination and harassment policies; and proposed changes to the federal and/or state sexual harassment laws.
Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. and the program begins at 9:00 a.m. The fee is $75 per organization and includes a continental breakfast.
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Valuing your Case for Settlement: A Point/Counterpoint Presentation from the Claimant's and Respondent's Point of View
2018-01-23 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
A WORKERS’ COMPENSATION COMMITTEE LUNCHEON PROGRAM:
Co-Chairs: Robert Keyes & Benjamin Pomerantz

Workers’ Compensation:
Valuing your Case for Settlement: A Point/Counterpoint Presentation from the Claimant’s and Respondent’s Point of View
A presentation covering the issues confronted by the workers’ compensation lawyer when attempting to value a claim for settlement. The seminar will present a sample fact patterns for purposes of evaluating and negotiating a settlement in workers’ compensation:

Analysis will be presented from both the claimant’s and respondent’s point of view and will discuss how to value to the claim.
Final Stipulations: Language to protect your client.
Medicare and State/Municipal employee considerations.
Settlement of Workers’ Compensation cases with Third Party Actions.
Meditating your claim to a fair resolution: a Commissioner’s Prospective.

For more information and to register, please click here.

Countdown to the GDPR (Part 3)
2018-01-23 05:00 | CT
JOIN US for the 3rd part of our 3-part webinar series on the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
WHO: All companies that have personal information of EU citizens or that conduct business in the EU, regardless of their home country.
WHY: Because the GDPR mandates Accountability and demonstrating Compliance, large monetary fines of up to EUR 20 million or 4% of global annual revenues will be imposed on companies for non-compliance, and, GDPR enforcement begins in a few months on May 25, 2018.
Moderator Sherwin M. Yoder, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
Speakers Frederic Lecomte, Stehlin & Associés Henrik Nilsson, WSA Law Marta Stephanian, Ten Holter Noordam
For more information, please click here.

Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice Training Seminar
2017-12-21 03:45 - 07:00 | CT
Stephen Conover will be presenting “Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice” for the National Business Institute on December 21st.
Best Practices in Legal Ethics Compliance
Legal ethics is compliance-driven, but this engaging course goes beyond rules overview to talk about the worst-case scenario situations, when simple mistakes cost an attorney his/her license. Fulfill your continuing education requirement and learn how to protect your practice over insightful discussion with experienced colleagues. Find out how simple everyday practices can be improved to prevent client dissatisfaction and ensure legal ethics compliance.

Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice Training Seminar
2017-12-19 03:45 - 07:00 | CT
Stephen Conover will be presenting “Legal Ethics: Top Mistakes that Lead to Malpractice” for the National Business Institute on December 19th and 21st.
Best Practices in Legal Ethics Compliance
Legal ethics is compliance-driven, but this engaging course goes beyond rules overview to talk about the worst-case scenario situations, when simple mistakes cost an attorney his/her license. Fulfill your continuing education requirement and learn how to protect your practice over insightful discussion with experienced colleagues. Find out how simple everyday practices can be improved to prevent client dissatisfaction and ensure legal ethics compliance.

Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers - December 6th
2017-12-06 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
Stephen J. Conover will co-present Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers on Wednesday, December 6th.
Presented by lawyers, this program will provide valuable instruction, practical guides, checklists for risk avoidance and ethical recommendations to help lawyers safely navigate today's complex legal environment and assist them in minimizing professional liability and ethical risks.

Hot Topics in Ethics CLE
2017-12-05 06:00 - 08:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Stephen Conover will be co-presenting "Hot Topics in Ethics CLE" for the Connecticut Bar Association on December 5th.
This program will be offered in three two-hour sessions. Experienced advisors will present on "How to Keep your License Despite Internet Stupidity" and "The Survivor's Guide to an IOLTA Audit."
you will learn:

Tips to avoid common ethical violations on the Internet
Tips on dealing with an IOTA Audit

For more information, please click here.

Ahead of the Curve: Risk Management for Lawyers
2017-11-30 07:00 - 09:00 | CT
An Ethics & Professionalism Luncheon Program Co-Chairs: Stephen J. Conover & Wendy E. Prince

Stamford Superior Courthouse
123 Hoyt St., Courtroom 6A
Stamford, CT

Registration: 11:45 am to 12:00 pm Program Starts Promptly at Noon
For more information, please visit: www.fairfieldbar.org

Alternative Dispute Resolution 101
2017-11-16 07:00 - 08:30 | CT
PRESENTED BY:

Liam Burke, Esq.
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

John R. Downey, Esq. Retired Judge
Rome McGuigan, P.C.

Yolanda Karpel
Divorce Solutions of Fairfield

Nancy McGann
Connecticut Judicial Branch
For more information, please click here.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar
2017-11-15 19:00 | CT
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Thursday, November 16th on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The 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.
Connecticut law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment training for supervisory employees. State law also requires that new supervisors receive this training within six months of assuming their positions. Our training session meets the State’s requirements. We will inform supervisors on how to identify and handle incidents concerning sexual harassment. We also will outline steps employers can take to assert and defend their rights against challenges of harassment.
We offer this training session in response to your requests for an efficient way to ensure that all of your supervisory personnel are in compliance with the law. We will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session. If you or your supervisors are unable to attend this session, we can provide customized on-site training upon request.

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Co-presenter/Panelist of "Collection Law From Start to Finish" for the National Business Institute
2017-11-01 05:00 - 12:30 | CT
Liam Burke will co-present "Collection Law From Start to Finish" for the National Business Institute on November 1, 2017 at the Sheraton Stamford.
For more information, please click here.

LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them Under the New CT Uniform LLC Act
2017-10-27 04:30 - 08:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Matthew Gaul will co-present "LLCs 2.0: Member Disputes & Drafting Tips to Avoid Them Under the New CT Uniform LLC Act" for the Connecticut Bar Association on October 27, 2017.
Learn everything you need to know about the new Connecticut Uniform LLC Act through hypothetical examples and case studies. Sample operating agreement provision will be provided as the basis for drafting "do's" and "don'ts," and the panel will make drafting suggestions to mitigate potential disputes. The program will also address how best to draft language for governance, distributions, fiduciary duty limitations, judicial resolution of member disputes, and other tools to address commonly recurring LLC issues.
For more information, visit www.ctbar.org/events.

2017 Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
2017-10-26 07:30 - 12:30 | CT
Please join us for our 2017 Labor and Employment Seminar on Thursday, October 26th at the Aqua Turf Club in Plantsville, CT. Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and the seminar will start promptly at 1:00 p.m. As outlined below, we will discuss a number of important developments in labor and employment law and what they mean for your business. We hope that you will join us after the seminar for a cocktail reception.
This year's format will be different and will include breakout sessions on several key workplace issues. Please select one topic for each session when you register.
Breakout Session 1 Cybersecurity and Protecting Company Assets Accommodating Differences in the Workplace
Breakout Session 2 Screening Employees with Background Checks, Social Media and Drug Testing Common Mistakes Employers Make
Current Developments Group Session Hot Topics in Labor and Employment Law

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Moderator, Westport Chamber of Commerce First Selectman Debate
2017-10-21 07:30 - 09:30 | CT

Legislative Updates
2017-10-19 04:00 - 05:30 | CT
On October 19, Vincent Farisello will be doing a presentation on Legislative Updates for the Northwest CT Human Resource Association.
For more information and to register, please visit http://nwcthra.shrm.org

Complying with the CT Rules of Professional Conduct: Avoiding Discipline & Malpractice CLE
2017-10-11 05:30 - 11:30 | CT
9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
CBA Law Center
30 Bank Street
New Britain, CT 06051

For more information and to register, please click here.

Intellectual Property and Digital Asset Protection Workshop
2017-10-06 04:00 - 08:30 | CT
This interactive seminar aims to provide you an opportunity to learn and to discuss practical and legal strategies for protecting your company's IP and sensitive data from internal and external cyber threats. You will also learn how to minimize your exposure under state and federal data privacy laws, as well as how to transfer your risk using insurance. The seminar will include a "tabletop" exercise involving how to respond to a ransomware attack. You will have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other professionals and business leaders in a relaxed, informal environment.

Who Should Attend

The sessions are designed principally for business owners, executives, risk managers, and in-house counsel. Although it is true that IT plays a role in IP and cyber protection and our panel will discuss practical solutions, the seminar is not designed to educate IT professionals or to impart technical knowledge.

Panel

Ari Santiago
IT Direct

Matthew Hunt
Smith Brothers Insurance

Sherwin Yoder
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Agenda & Location

This seminar will be presented from the Farmington Marriott, 15 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington, CT 06032. We will provide complimentary breakfast snacks and we will offer a buffet lunch to follow the seminar. The tentative schedule is listed below.

8:00 AM Registration/Breakfast

8:30 – 10:00 AM Session Begins

10:00 AM Break

10:15 – 11:30 AM Session Resumes

11:30 AM Buffet Lunch/Networking

Attendees & Cost

This seminar is complimentary to our invitees. Space will be limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to register as soon as possible.

To register, please click here!

Speaker, What HR Professionals Need to Know Now
2017-10-04 13:00 | CT

Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2017-09-27 20:00 - 2017-12-31 19:00 | CT
Based on the success of our Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series over the last several years, we are pleased to announce that we will again offer the series in 2017.
The series includes six one-hour informal and engaging roundtable discussions with our experienced labor and employment attorneys on common and challenging employment and HR issues.
These interactive sessions are designed to provide you an opportunity to learn and discuss strategies for minimizing legal exposure. You will also have an opportunity to meet and exchange ideas with other professionals in a relaxed, informal environment.
Topics That We Will Cover
We will have a facilitated discussion at each session about a particular subject area and will provide, when appropriate, sample policies, forms and other written materials. We may invite outside speakers to facilitate the discussion.
The tentative schedule and topics for the sessions is below. Please note that the schedule is tentative in anticipation of noteworthy developments that appear likely to occur under the Trump administration.

September 28:
How to Conduct Meaningful HR Audits

December 7:
To Be Determined by the Group

Who Should Attend
The sessions are designed principally for Human Resources professionals and in-house counsel. Some sessions, however, may be of interest to other company departments such as workplace diversity, corporate compliance, and information technology.
Agenda and Location
The sessions will be presented from our Waterbury office, but individuals may also participate by video conference in our New Haven and Stamford offices. We will provide a complimentary continental breakfast in each office from 8:00 a.m. until 8:15 a.m. The roundtable discussion will be from 8:15 a.m. until 9:15 a.m.
Attendees & Cost
Attendees may register for any one or more of the six sessions at the price of $65 per session or for all six sessions at the discounted price of $300. Space will be limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, so it is important to register as soon as possible.
Parking
Our Waterbury office is located at 50 Leavenworth Street, Waterbury, CT. Parking will be available at the Center Street Parking Garage and the Center Street Parking Lot and will be validated by the firm. Click here for a map showing these locations.
Our New Haven office is located at 195 Church Street, 18th Floor, New Haven, CT. Parking will be available in the building’s parking garage and will be validated by the firm. The entrance to the parking garage is on Elm Street.
Our Stamford office is located at 707 Summer Street, Suite 300, Stamford, CT. Parking will be available in the building’s parking garage and will be validated by the firm.
To register please contact Romania Jawahir at 203-784-3169 or RJawahir@carmodylaw.com.

Speaker, What's a Mediation Advocate to do? A Guide for Mediation Advocates
2017-09-27 08:00 - 10:00 | CT

Ahead of the Curve - Risk Management for Lawyers
2017-09-27 08:00 | CT
Stephen Conover will be co- presenting on “2017: Ahead of the Curve – Risk Management for Lawyers” for the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.
For more information, click here.

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar
2017-09-07 04:15 - 06:30 | CT
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Thursday, September 7th on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. The 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.
Connecticut law requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide sexual harassment training for supervisory employees. State law also requires that new supervisors receive this training within six months of assuming their positions. Our training session meets the State’s requirements. We will inform supervisors on how to identify and handle incidents concerning sexual harassment. We also will outline steps employers can take to assert and defend their rights against challenges of harassment.
We offer this training session in response to your requests for an efficient way to ensure that all of your supervisory personnel are in compliance with the law. We will provide written confirmation to your attendees upon completion of the session. If you or your supervisors are unable to attend this session, we can provide customized on-site training upon request.

Click Here to Register

Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series - June 29th Seminar
2017-06-29 04:00 - 08:30 | CT
Please join us for a Labor and Employment Seminar on The New Employer Landscape Under the Trump Administration, Thursday, June 29th at the Trumbull Marriott. Registration and breakfast will be at 8:00 a.m. and the seminar will begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. As outlined below, we will discuss important developments in labor and employment law under the new administration and what they mean for your business. We hope that you will join us after the seminar for a buffet lunch beginning at 11:30 a.m.

We will review the regulatory and legislative changes that have already been announced as well as what might be next under the new administration with a focus on developments at:

Department of Labor
EEOC/OFCCP
NLRB
OSHA
Environmental Protection Agency

We will also discuss the status of the Affordable Care Act amendments, Paid Family Leave proposals and Internet Privacy and Cybersecurity issues.

Finally, we will provide an update on new Connecticut legislation affecting employers.

Climate Change Beyond Politics: Underwriting and Disclosure of Risks and Impacts
2017-06-12 04:00 - 15:30 | CT
The Connecticut Legal Conference and Annual CBA Meeting will be held June 12 at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Steve Conover will be presenting two ethics programs: “Ahead of the Curve: Ethics in Practice” and “Ethics: Year in Review.”
For more information and to register, please visit www.ctlegalconference.com.

The Proliferation of Short Term Rentals and Implications for Property Owners and Municipal Regulations
2017-06-08 13:00 - 16:30 | CT
Jacqueline Kaufman and Jason Klein will be presenting “The Proliferation of Short Term Rentals and Implications for Property Owners and Municipal Regulations” to the Southern CT Real Estate Investor’s Association on Thursday, June 9th.
The sharing economy has impacted a variety of industries. Short term rental companies, such as Airbnb, are changing the way people travel and use their homes. This growth presents challenges and opportunities to residential property owners, single family neighborhoods, tenants and travelers. Municipalities across the country have begun to draft local controls in response to the popularity of short term rentals. Property owners should be aware of how short term rentals are regulated, and other legal considerations. This program will explore these concepts and provide property owners with a better understanding of this expanding industry.

What to do if a Grievance Arrives
2017-06-06 08:00 - 10:00 | CT
PRESENTED BY:
Eugene Riccio, Esq.
Young & Riccio
Stephen J. Conover, Esq.
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey, LLP
TOPICS:
Speakers will describe Connecticut’s lawyer disciplinary process and considerations if a grievance complaint arrives. Among the many questions to be addressed:

for complaints from clients, do I still represent the client & what about pending client matters?
For complaints from non-clients, what can I disclose about my client?
How should I respond to the accusations in the Grievance Complaint?

Pro Bono Trials: Tips & Pointers from the Bench & Bar
2017-06-01 05:00 - 12:00 | CT
Partner Gary S. Klein will be a panelist for the “Pro Bono Trials: Tips & Pointers from the Bench & Bar” trial advocacy workshop, presented by the U.S District Court for the District of Connecticut and the Federal Bar Council. This program is open to both members and non-members at no cost. All attendees must be admitted to the District of Connecticut and agree to one pro bono representation in the District of Connecticut over the next year. For more information about this event and to register, please click here.
