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SUMMARY:Legal Ethics - Best Practices 2026: How to Avoid Malpractice & Disciplinary Actions - General Do's and Don'ts
DESCRIPTION:Professional Ethics & Grievance partner Stephen Conover will co-present in this webinar on practical risk-management strategies for practicing attorneys\, basic practice pointers to avoid malpractice and disciplinary actions\, and how to respond to claims of malpractice or unethical behavior if they arise. \nLawyers will learn how to:\n\nIdentify common malpractice and ethics risks in everyday practice and apply practical DOs and DON’Ts to prevent them in client representation\, firm management\, and professional communications\nApply key Model Rules governing the client-lawyer relationship (Rules 1.1–1.10\, 1.13\, 1.16) to reduce exposure to disciplinary complaints and malpractice claims through improved documentation\, communication\, and decision-making practices\nRecognize ethical duties in dealing with non-clients (Rules 4.1–4.4) and avoid conduct that can trigger liability or professional sanctions in negotiations\, investigations\, and third-party communications\nImplement effective supervision and practice-management safeguards under Rules 5.1–5.5\, including managing lawyers\, subordinate lawyers\, nonlawyer assistance\, and multijurisdictional practice concerns to minimize firm-wide risk and regulatory exposure\nRespond appropriately to malpractice or disciplinary allegations\, including understanding the role of malpractice insurance and the potential consequences of adverse judgments or discipline so you can protect your license\, livelihood\, and professional reputation\n\nClick to view webinar.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/legal-ethics-best-practices-2026-how-to-avoid-malpractice-disciplinary-actions-general-dos-and-donts/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Ethics/Grievance
ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Poise":MAILTO:info@financialpoise.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T100000
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SUMMARY:January 2026 Human Resources Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino will lead a virtual discussion on common wage and hour issues that employers face for the Waterbury Regional Chamber. \nThe presentation will address the “white collar” exemptions from overtime\, what constitutes hours worked\, meal breaks\, properly calculating overtime\, and other wage payment issues. \nThis program will be submitted for SHRM recertification credit. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/january-2026-human-resources-council-meeting/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Employee Benefits & Compensation,Labor & Employment,Workers' Compensation
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterbury Regional Chamber's Human Resources Council":MAILTO:mallen@waterburychamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T103000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
CREATED:20260127T191446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T164248Z
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SUMMARY:Legal Ethics – Best Practices 2026: Best Practices Regarding Technology
DESCRIPTION:Professional Ethics & Grievance partner Stephen Conover co-presents on the best practices for attorneys regarding technology for Financial Poise and The National Law Review. \nThis presentation will help you ensure your law firm remains compliant with its ethical responsibilities while leveraging the latest tools for legal service delivery. It covers how rapidly changing technology impacts ethical obligations. It addresses the modern duty of Competence (ABA Model Rule of Professional Conduct 1.1)\, especially exploring the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence and internet resources in your practice. A significant focus is placed on Rule 1.6 and the “Confidentiality of Information\,” offering critical insights into preventing cyber fraud and securing data against breaches. \nTo watch the presentation recording\, click here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/legal-ethics-best-practices-best-practices-regarding-technology/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Ethics/Grievance
ORGANIZER;CN="Financial Poise":MAILTO:info@financialpoise.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251203T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
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SUMMARY:Lawyers in Transition: Exiting the Practice
DESCRIPTION:Carmody partner Stephen J. Conover will present to the Connecticut Bar Association on the ethical obligations and options for lawyers exiting the practice of law. \nLawyers will learn about: \n\nThe ethics obligations and responsibilities of lawyers considering retirement\nThe ethics obligations and responsibilities of lawyers considering selling their practice\nRetirement options\nInsurance considerations for retirement\n\nRegister now.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/lawyers-in-transition-exiting-the-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Ethics/Grievance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T130000
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SUMMARY:HR Hotline Live: Common Wage & Hour Issues
DESCRIPTION:From properly notifying employees about compensation and benefits to ensuring pay stubs and time tracking are accurate\, every detail matters when complying with wage and hour laws—often one of the most challenging aspects of any manager’s job. \nCarmody Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino will be speaking on the nuances of common wage and hour issues for the CBIA’s “HR Hotline Live” with Delmarina López. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat’s legally required on payroll stubs and how to provide them\nTracking hours worked (and avoiding off-the-clock violations)\nManaging meal breaks and preventing improper deductions\nHandling PTO payouts and comp time correctly\nUnderstanding regular rate calculations and what counts as “hours worked”\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/hr-hotline-live-common-wage-hour-issues/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250911T100000
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CREATED:20250905T173010Z
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SUMMARY:Expanded Connecticut Paid Sick Leave Requirements
DESCRIPTION:Carmody Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino will be speaking on the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave law to the Waterbury Regional Chamber’s Human Resources Council. \nAs many employers know\, the Connecticut Paid Sick Leave law was significantly expanded effective January 1\,2025 to cover more employers and employees\, provide a faster paid sick leave accrual rate\, and allow employees to take paid sick leave for more reasons (among other changes). The law currently applies to employers with 25 or more employees and effective January 1\, 2026\, the law will cover employers with 11 or more employees. This seminar will serve as a helpful guide for employers who must become compliant as of January 1\, 2026\, and a refresher for employers who are already covered. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/expanded-connecticut-paid-sick-leave-requirements/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Labor & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterbury Regional Chamber's Human Resources Council":MAILTO:mallen@waterburychamber.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250918T130000
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SUMMARY:HR Hotline Live: Employee Terminations
DESCRIPTION:Terminating workers can be one of the hardest parts of managing a business and its people. You hope to never have to do it\, but it’s often impossible to avoid. \nCarmody Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino will be speaking on the nuances of employee terminations with “HR Hotline Live” through the CBIA\, hosted by HR Counsel Diane Mokriski. \nMany employers are reluctant to fire poor performing employees because they fear an inevitable lawsuit. Others make spontaneous\, emotional firing decisions\, believing that Connecticut’s status as an “at-will state” will protect them from litigation. The truth lies somewhere in between. \nIn this webinar\, HR professionals will hear how to make smart\, well-informed decisions about the legal\, strategic\, and employee-relations considerations involved in every termination decision. \nAttendees will learn: \n\nWhat types of terminations are always illegal\nStrategies for protecting a company against a claim of wrongful termination\nBest practices for conducting the termination meeting or sending that final letter\nWhat it really means to be an “at-will” employee\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/hr-hotline-live-employee-terminations/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Labor & Employment
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SUMMARY:Effective and Ethical Management of Client Funds
DESCRIPTION:At this webinar\, Carmody litigator Tom Sansone will offer practical suggestions and strategies for avoiding common ethical pitfalls arising out of the management of clients’ funds.  Learning effective habits for being good fiduciaries when it comes to taking care of clients’ money is critical in the legal profession\, particularly when it comes to the “five commandments” for appropriate management of client funds in your possession.  These strategies and tips are designed to lower the risk of falling into ethical traps and professional liability sinkholes. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/effective-and-ethical-management-of-client-funds/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Ethics/Grievance
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250604T140000
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SUMMARY:HR Hotline Live: Avoiding Hiring Hazards
DESCRIPTION:Hiring a new employee isn’t just about finding the right skills and experience—it’s also a legal minefield. From interview questions to background checks\, missteps can lead to costly compliance issues. \nCarmody Labor & Employment partners Vincent Farisello and Nick Zaino join CBIA’s HR counsel Diane Mokriski for this productive virtual event. \nWe’ll address key questions\, including: \n\nDo we need to provide written offer letters?\nWhat types of arrests or convictions justify rescinding an offer?\nWhat should we do if an applicant tests positive for marijuana?\nCan we contact a candidate’s former employer without permission?\nWhat interview questions could put us at legal risk?\nDo wage ranges have to be included in job postings?\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/hr-hotline-live-avoiding-hiring-hazards/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Labor & Employment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250430T173000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
CREATED:20250317T154717Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T155120Z
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SUMMARY:CLE Webinar: Retirement! Pros & Cons: Legal Issues
DESCRIPTION:Carmody Professional Ethics & Grievance partner Stephen Conover will present on the advantages and disadvantages of retirement for legal processionals for the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association. The webinar will cover the decision to fully retire or practice in law beyond “normal” retirement age on a full-time or modified basis\, (e.g. as a Mediator or Arbitrator) as well as the legal procedures to accomplish retirement. \nThis Continuing Legal Education program is appropriate for experienced attorneys\, and has been approved for the following credits in accordance with the rule requirements of these states:\nCT: 1.5 Skills Credit Hours\nNY: 1.5 Skills Credit Hours \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/cle-webinar-retirement-pros-cons-legal-issues/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Professional Ethics/Grievance
ORGANIZER;CN="Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association":MAILTO:info@cttriallawyers.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T163000
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SUMMARY:2025 CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies\, Boards\, Commissions
DESCRIPTION:Carmody Real Estate & Land Use partner Jason Klein will be presenting for a panel discussion covering “Options for Expanding Housing Opportunities” during the Connecticut Bar Association’s “2025 CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies\, Boards\, Commissions” virtual seminar. Jason will be sharing policies communities can adopt to build more homes of all types across Connecticut. \nThe “2025 CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies\, Boards\, Commissions” is an introductory level course that will focus on topics of immediate concern to all municipal land use agencies\, boards\, commissions\, and their staffs. The topics reflect both timely and practical situations\, confronting participants at every level of the municipal land use process. This course will provide a broad review of the municipal land use process\, including zoning\, planning\, zoning board of appeals\, and wetlands issues. \nMembers of municipal land use agencies\, boards\, and commissions\, as well as municipal planners\, enforcement officers\, and engineers will benefit from this full day course. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/2025-ct-land-use-law-for-municipal-land-use-agencies-boards-commissions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Land Use
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
CREATED:20250131T150013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250131T150013Z
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SUMMARY:HR Hotline Live: I-9 Compliance in an Era of Increased Enforcement
DESCRIPTION:Form I-9 is one of the first—and most essential—documents an employer must complete when hiring a new employee. It verifies the worker’s identity and employment authorization and must be completed for all employees\, regardless of citizenship status. \nWith increased immigration enforcement\, employers may face audits or workplace visits from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Business owners and HR professionals must understand how to maintain I-9 compliance and respond appropriately to enforcement actions. \nCarmody Immigration partner Lauren Hopwood and associate Johanna Bachmair join CBIA’s HR counsel Diane Mokriski for this timely virtual event. \nWe’ll address key questions\, including: \n\nHow should we conduct an internal I-9 audit\, and how do we correct errors we find?\nWhat are the most common mistakes on I-9 forms?\nWhat is my responsibility as an employer in verifying the authenticity of employee documents?\nHow should we respond if ICE officers request employee records or information?\nWhat steps can our company take to reduce liability and ensure compliance?\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/hr-hotline-live-i-9-compliance-in-an-era-of-increased-enforcement/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Immigration
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
CREATED:20250128T163151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T163339Z
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SUMMARY:The State of Non-Compete Agreements: Where They Stand in CT\, NY and Nationally
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/the-state-of-non-compete-agreements-where-they-stand-in-ct-ny-and-nationally/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Corporate & Business
ORGANIZER;CN="Fairfield County Bar Association":MAILTO:office@fairfieldbar.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250116T110000
DTSTAMP:20260414T170739
CREATED:20250115T153215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T153215Z
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SUMMARY:Major Changes to Connecticut's Paid Sick Leave Law
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nRegister here.
URL:https://www.carmodylaw.com/event/major-changes-to-connecticuts-paid-sick-leave-law/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Labor & Employment
ORGANIZER;CN="Waterbury Regional Chamber's Human Resources Council":MAILTO:mallen@waterburychamber.com
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