Primer on Mandatory Arbitration Pursuant to 52-549U
2018-06-18 - 2018-06-19 | CT
An ADR Committee Luncheon Program
Presented by:
The Honorable Robert L. Genuario, Presiding Judge
Michael C. Barbarula, Esq., Ryan Ryan Deluca LLP
John R. Downey, Retired Judge, Rome McGuigan, P.C.
Benjamin H. Pomerantz, Esg., Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Moderated by:
Liam S. Burke, Esq., Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Getting a Grip on Cyber Risk - Data Privacy and Security for Business
2018-06-21 04:30 - 06:30 (America/New_York) | Four Points by Sheraton, 275 Research Parkway, Meriden, CT, 06450, United States
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP and our co-hosting partners would like to invite you to attend, “Getting a Grip on Cyber Risk: Data Privacy and Security for Businesses.”

The event will help attendees identify what counts as personal information, understand the full scope of the legal liabilities and compliance responsibilities and learn which legal data protection tools best suit your business.
Carmody will be joined by co-hosting partners with a wide range of expertise to discuss various topics related to cybersecurity.

Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century
2018-06-27 06:00 - 10:00 | Jewish Federation of Western, CT, 444 Main Street North, Southbury, CT, 06488, United States
Attorneys Janie McDermott and Wesley Cain will present “Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century” for the Jewish Federation of Western Connecticut Health and Leisure Fair on June 27th.
For more information, please click here.

That’s MY Idea! Fundamentals of Intellectual Property Protection
2018-07-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
What are the different types of intellectual property and how can you use them to protect your ideas and your “brand”? What is the value in your intellectual property? What steps should you take prior to discussing your intellectual property with anyone? In this workshop, learn which tools will best protect your intellectual property and align with your business goals. Avoid early mistakes that can limit your options and the value of your idea down the road.

Stepping Stones Museum Farmers and Friends Family Picnic
2018-07-14 07:00 - 11:00 | Stepping Stones Museum, 303 West Avenue, Norwalk, CT, 06850, United States
Carmody is proud to sponsor the Stepping Stones Museum for Children’s first “Farmers and Friends Family Picnic”. Join the Museum for a Farmer’s Market with free food samples from local farms, restaurants and stores. Mingle with food and garden experts, go on a tour of the Edible Garden, learn about worm farms and which vegetables grow best in Connecticut.

Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century at NVCC
2018-07-18 13:30 - 15:00 | Naugatuck Valley Community College, 750 Chase Parkway, Waterbury, CT, 06708, United States
Janie McDermott will co-present “Myths and Realities of Estate Planning in the 21st Century” with Heidi Green, Director of Development at Connecticut Community Foundation. This free seminar will focus on common misconceptions about estate planning and the three documents every adult should have now, no matter their age. You’ll also hear how to incorporate gift planning for maximum impact.

Got Data? Complying with Privacy and Data Security Obligations
2018-07-25 13:30 - 14:30 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
You touch personal data of some kind – whether from customers, employees, app or website users, or business partners. Markets and governments near and far care about how you protect personal data (just ask Facebook and Equifax). In this workshop, identify what counts as personal information and learn the basic data protection principles that will win customer trust, distinguish you from the competition, and keep you out of trouble.

Handling Generational Issues in the Modern Workplace
2018-08-08 13:30 - 14:30 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join our start@Carmody team at Upward Hartford for a free educational workshop for startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
As your company grows, you will be employing more millennial workers, who are estimated to represent nearly 75% of the workforce by 2025. In this workshop, we will walk through the impacts millennials are having on the workplace, including their work habits and views on workplace culture. We will also discuss tips for managing inter-generational interactions in the workplace.

Legal Protection for Freelancers 2018
2018-08-22 14:00 - 16:00 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join our start@Carmody team at Upward Hartford for a free educational workshop for startups, small businesses, and entrepreneurs.
The focus of this workshop will be on the legal aspects related to freelance graphic design and illustration work, and will focus on such topics as:

When and how should an artist go about starting a small business? Where do we even begin to file the correct paperwork?
What are the pros and cons of selling your art online with vendors like Storenvy or Society6? What about selling your art and items at conventions or other events?
How can you protect your artwork in the age of digital piracy, screenshots and ripoffs? What actions can you take should you find out your work has been stolen or misused?
What is some advice when drafting up contracts especially if you plan to work on a Kickstarter project?
What are the pros and cons of selling your work to stock image sites like Adobe Stock or iStock? What is the deal with royalties?
Are sites like Patreon a viable source of extra income, or is it not worth it when you consider the fees associated with having a tax ID and trying to do things above-board?

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar - September 2018
2018-09-26 04:15 - 06:30 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Wednesday, September 26th 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.

2018 Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2018-09-27 04:00 - 05:30 | Medical Malpractice Defense
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 2018.
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.
January 30: Rethinking Sexual Harassment Prevention
March 29: Common Issues Related to Restrictive Covenants (Confidentiality, Non-Competition and Similar Agreements)
May 31: Employee Benefits: The Impact of New Legislation on ACA and Employee Fringe Benefits
July 26: Responding to a CHRO Charge: Hot to Put Your Best Foot Forward
September 28: Handling Generational Issues in the Workplace
November 29: Developing a Safety Program and Other Common OSHA Safety Issues for the HR Professional
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. 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.
Click here to register!
For questions, please contact Angelika Stamos at 203-578-4247 or astamos@carmodylaw.com.

2018 Annual Labor & Employment Seminar
2018-10-19 04:00 - 09:30 | CT
Our panel will address the developments in Labor & Employment law and highlight legislative changes and significant cases from the U.S. and state courts. We also will discuss hot topics such as: The #MeToo Movement, Opioids, Marijuana and the Impaired Employee, Cyber Security and Data Privacy Issues, Alternative Dispute Resolution and Mandatory Employment Arbitration, Wage and Hour Issues.

Schedule of Events:
8:00 a.m. Registration and Networking Breakfast
9:00 a.m. Program
12:30 p.m. Lunch

This program is complimentary, but please RSVP to Romania Jawahir at 203-784-3169 or rjawahir@carmodylaw.com.

2018 Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2018-10-24 04:00 - 13:00 | CT
Don’t miss the last session of our 2018 Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
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.
November 29: Developing a Safety Program and Other Common OSHA Safety Issues for the HR Professional
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. 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.
Click here to register!
For questions, please contact Angelika Stamos at 203-578-4247 or astamos@carmodylaw.com.

How to Avoid Common Wage & Hour Pitfalls
2018-11-01 04:30 - 05:30 | Carmody Law Stamford Office, 707 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06509, United States
Nick Zaino will present “How to Avoid Common Wage & Hour Pitfalls” for the Stamford Chamber of Commerce.

Private Foundations: a Guide to Organization and Administration
2018-11-07 07:00 - 09:00 | Fairfield County Bar Association, 970 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Jay Sandak will co-present “Private Foundations: a Guide to Organization and Administration” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.

Cyber Security Conference for CPAs
2018-11-08 03:00 - 11:30 | CTCPA Education Center, 716 Brook Street, Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT, 06067, United States
CPA firms and accounting departments are being specifically targeted and are under attack. Find out what you can do today to keep your data safe. This CTCPA conference, sponsored by the Technology Committee, is designed for CPAs. With cyber crime on the rise, you can’t afford to miss this informative program
Attorney Sherwin Yoder will be presenting “Cyber Security and Legal Compliance for CPAs.”

Legal Protection for Coders & Programming Professionals
2018-11-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Upward Hartford, 20 Church Street, Hartford, CT, 06103, United States
Join our start@Carmody team for an interactive workshop on “Legal Protection for Coders & Programming Professionals.”
The focus of this workshop will be on the legal issues related to programming and app development work, and will focus on such topics as:
– Beware the fine print! Pitfalls related to contractual provisions.
– Freelancing versus work-made-for-hire. Who owns the code?
– Protecting your intellectual property and avoiding misuse of intellectual property.
– Is reverse engineering ever OK? If so, when?
– What is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and why should you care?
– What about patent protection? What are the issues and pitfalls?
– Properly using open source licensing.
– What are your obligations for identifying, preventing, and reporting security vulnerabilities?
– What could go wrong if your code doesn’t perform as promised?

CTASLA 7th Annual Residential Design Expo
2018-11-14 03:00 - 11:00 | Ethan Allen Hotel, 21 Lake Avenue Ext, Danbury, 06811, United States
Attorneys Lisa Feinberg and Wesley Cain will be a panelist at CTASLA’s 7th annual Residential Design Expo on Wednesday, November 14 at the Ethan Allen Hotel in Danbury, CT. This program will provide landscape architects and other design professionals with insights, resources, and best practices required to start up, update, improve, and grow a residential practice. The day will cover technical trends, services, legal and technical advice, and other relevant skills that enhance the delivery of design services and benefit professional practice. With 20 vendors, the Expo will also offer designers access to the latest products, services, and technologies.

CBIA Employment Law Conference
2018-11-15 03:30 - 10:00 | Hartford Marriott Farmington, 15 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032, United States
Carmody attorney, Vincent Farisello, has been asked to be one of several presenters at this year’s CBIA Employment Law Conference on Thursday, November 15th at the Hartford Marriott Farmington. Vincent will be speaking on the topic of substance abuse issues in the workplace.
“Under the Influence at Work”
Medical marijuana, prescription drugs, recreational pot, opioid abuse, and alcohol. It’s enough to make the best managers’ head spin. Can these substances be excluded from your policies, or should they be managed? Review the scope of the problem, warning signs, and battle-tested strategies to minimize the influence.
Speakers:
Matthew Lundquist, MD, MPH Medical Director, Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Middlesex Hospital
Vincent Farisello, Partner, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP

Dispute Resolution Clauses: Curses or Blessings
2018-11-15 07:00 - 09:00 | Fairfield County Bar Association, 970 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Jay Sandak will co-present “Dispute Resolution Clauses: Curses or Blessings?” for the Fairfield County Bar Association.

Planning for Future Incapacity
2018-11-16 03:30 - 06:00 | The Lake House, 66 Central Avenue, Wolcott, CT, United States
Janie McDermott will co-present “Planning for Future Incapacity” for the Western Connecticut Area Agency on Aging.

AIPLA Women in IP Cares Community Service Event
2018-11-16 04:00 - 07:00 | New Haven Farms, 613 Ferry Street, New Haven, 06513, United States
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP is teaming up with the American Intellectual Property Law Association (“AIPLA”) for a Women in IP Cares Community Service Event. Please join us on November 16th and help New Haven Farms prepare for the winter!

Please RSVP to Courtney Harrington at charrington@carmodylaw.com or 203-784-3171.

2018 Human Resources Roundtable Breakfast Series
2018-11-29 03:00 - 04:00 | Medical Malpractice Defense

Brass Tacks Land Use Seminar
2018-11-29 07:00 - 09:00 | Fairfield County Bar Association, 970 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
Attorneys Lisa Feinberg and Jacqueline Kaufman will co-present at the Brass Tacks Land Use Seminar for the Fairfield County Bar Association.

Trinity College Seminar on Health Law & Policy
2018-11-29 13:30 | CT
Attorney Sherwin Yoder will present to a graduate level seminar class at Trinity College about federal and state regulation of health information privacy and technology.

Tools to Ethically Manage Client Trust Accounts CLE Seminar
2018-12-05 07:00 - 09:00 | CBA Law Center, 30 Bank St, New Britian, CT, United States
Lawyers are required to keep detailed and accurate records of funds deposited into their trust (escrow and IOLTA) bank accounts. However, many lawyers do not have adequate or effective procedures to comply. This program will help.
You Will Learn

The requirements for trust accounts
Procedures required to satisfy these requirements
About available tools and software to satisfy the trust accounting requirements
About a three-way reconciliation and why lawyers need to do it
About controls to prevent errors

Speakers:
Stephen J. Conover, Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey
Deborah J. Schaefer, Deboarh J. Schaefer CPA

Preventing Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Seminar – December 2018
2018-12-06 03:15 - 05:30 | Medical Malpractice Defense
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey will hold a training session for supervisors on Thursday, December 6th 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!

Nutmeg Group Cyber Training
2018-12-13 03:30 - 07:00 | CT
The Nutmeg Group Cyber Training will provide guidance to CPA firm staff on cybersecurity risk and protective controls. This program with help to enhance cyber knowledge and skills of firm personnel so they can be effective advisors to clients, better understand the connection between cyber risk, audit risk, and business risk, and protect their own firm from compromise.
Speakers
Sherwin M. Yoder
Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Mark R. Torello
Whittlesey Technology
Chris Wisneski
Whittlesey Technology
Chris Smith
Whittlesey Technology

Ethically Handling Your Piles of Client Files Seminar
2018-12-13 07:00 - 09:00 | Fairfield County Bar Association, 970 Summer Street, Stamford, CT, 06901, United States
PRESENTED BY:
Stephen J. Conover, Esq., Carmody Torrance Sandak & Hennessey LLP
Brian Staines, Esq., Newly appointed Chief Disciplinary Counsel
TOPICS:

Ethical responsibilities to maintain client files for active and inactive (“closed”) matters
Implementing checklists and systems in law offices to deal with client files, including the destruction
The significance of technology and how it impacts issues with client files

Legal Ethics of Email Seminar
2018-12-19 03:45 - 07:00 | Omni New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, United States
Email is the everyday reality of our personal and professional lives, and its use brings new ethical questions, pitfalls and challenges. Are you protecting yourself and your clients to the greatest extent? Are you storing emails properly? What can and can’t you say in an email and why? What unwanted data can be included in a screenshot? Let our experienced attorney faculty bring you up to speed on protecting confidentiality and guarding privacy in email. Register today!

Clarify attorney duties and get the latest case law on lawyer use of email.
Get simple, practical guidance and tools for ethical compliance in your everyday use of email.

Speakers: Stephen J. Conover and Sherwin M. Yoder
