FLB Insights

FLB Law Successfully Obtains Tacombi Site Plan Approval from P&Z Commission
FLB Law represents Tacombi taqueria before the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission.

Partner Joshua Auxier Lauds the Norwalk Chamber Leadership Institute for Its Networking Opportunities and Community Service
Partner Joshua M. Auxier is a part of the Norwalk Leadersip Institute’s current class.

Congress Passes Law Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assaults
With the anticipated passing of the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021,” employers should review their employment contracts to determine if revisions are required.

FLB Law Celebrates One Year by Donating 1,200 Cans of Soup to Filling in the Blanks Food Drive
FLB Law donates 1,200 cans of soup to Filling In The Blanks SOUPer Bowl Food Drive.

Steve Kleppin Provides Updates on the Norwalk Planning & Zoning Commission
Highlights from episode five of the Real Estate Roundup podcast hosted by FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim and featuring special guest Steve Kleppin, Director of Planning and Zoning for the City of Norwalk, CT.

Charlene O’Connell Reports on the Office Leasing Market in Fairfield County
Highlights from episode four of the Real Estate Roundup podcast hosted by FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim and featuring special guest Charlene O’Connell, Vice President of Choyce Peterson.

Michael DiScala Talks Trends in Industrial, Retail and Multi-Family in Episode Three of the Real Estate Roundup
Highlights from episode three of the Real Estate Roundup podcast hosted by FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim and featuring special guest, Michael DiScala, President and CEO of M.F. DiScala & Company.

Judith Dominguez Provides Effective Strategies for Buying and Selling Houses in Norwalk’s Hot Real Estate Market
Highlights from episode two of the Real Estate Roundup podcast featuring host Managing Partner Eric Bernheim and special guest, Judith Dominguez, a realtor with WEB Realty.

Edward Gormbley Successfully Aligns his Personal Values and Business Goals with Real Estate Investment Company Workforce Partners
Highlights from episode one of the Real Estate Roundup podcast featuring host Managing Partner Eric Bernheim and special guest, Edward Gormbley, founder of Workforce Partners, LLC.

Westport P&Z Commission Approves Amendment That Permits Balconies on Commercial Buildings Abutting the Saugatuck River
This ammendment is a significant change for commercial buildings throughout Westport and for owners of buildings along the Saugatuck River.

FLB Law’s Second Day of Giving Supports Filling in the Blanks
FLB Law attorneys and staff pack backpacks with holiday treats and essentials for local underserved children on behalf of the nonprofit, Filling the Blanks.

Robert Rhodes Wins Premises Liability Case for Casino at Trial
FLB Law wins defense verdict in slip and fall case before the Gaming Disputes Trial Court.

Eric Bernheim Compels Westport P&Z Commission to Allow Balconies on Commercial Buildings Along River
Text amendment also streamlines the permitting process by allowing minor non-residential alterations in a Coastal Area Management Zone to be handled by the commission in a work session format.


Connecticut Department of Revenue Announces Tax Amnesty Program Effective November 1, 2021
The 2021 Tax Amnesty Program, which took effect on November 1, 2021, and ends on January 31, 2022, offers individuals and businesses the opportunity to pay back taxes at a reduced interest rate and without penalties. Amnesty applications must be filed electronically, and full payment must be made when the application is submitted.




Covid vaccination mandates: Good for business, but easily challenged by employees
Fairfield County Business Journal

Practice Spotlight: Family Law
As one of Fairfield County’s most accomplished family lawyers, Alan Rubenstein has served as counsel for hundreds of divorces, divorce mediations, and collaborative/cooperative divorces where he strives to finalize divorces quickly and equitably so his clients can start the next chapter of their lives.