FLB Insights

Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier File Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court
Partners Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, seeking to resolve a critical legal issue that has emerged in employment law. This action follows their initial success in obtaining summary judgment in a gender discrimination lawsuit, a decision later overturned by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

FLB Law Supports the Sterling House Backpack/School Supply Drive
FLB Law held a Day of Service in support of the Sterling House Community Center’s Back-2-School event on August 21, 2024. The event, open to all Stratford, CT, students, provides school supplies to school-age children, including uniforms, backpacks, crayons, pencils, scissors, notebooks and more.

FLB Law Settles High-Exposure Case Against Condo Association
Matthias Sportini settled two separate lawsuits involving the same plaintiff, who suffered injuries from two distinct falls allegedly involving ice in the parking lot of her condominium. The defendant condominium association was represented by FLB Law.

FLB Law Secures Summary Judgment Win in Employment-Related Defamation Case
FLB Law prevailed in an employment-related defamation case involving the firm’s client, a leading national provider of commercial real estate services headquartered in New York City. The client was sued by a former employee fired after allegations of his sexual harassment were investigated.

Nine FLB Law Attorneys Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers
FLB Law is pleased to announce that nine of its attorneys were selected to the 2025 Best Lawyers and Ones to Watch. This is an exclusive honor given to only 5.3% of practicing attorneys who receive nominations from their colleagues. Alan Rubenstein, the firm’s Family Law attorney, has earned the highest distinction again this year—Lawyer of the Year in Family Law Mediation. Additionally, he has been recognized in the Family Law Arbitration category.

FLB Law Secures Favorable Settlement in Premises Liability Matter Avoiding Protracted Litigation
FLB Law partner Brian Tims secured a favorable settlement for a client without the need for extensive litigation.

A Plan to Provide CT Zoning Boards of Appeal with a Relevant Definition of “Exceptional Difficulty or Unusual Hardship.”
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim provides suggestions on how to do define “exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship.”

FLB Law Represents Condo Association in Trip and Fall Case Withdrawn by Plaintiff Without Pay
Matthias Sportini prevailed in a case filed by a condominium resident against her condominium association, ultimately withdrawing her case without pay.

FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes Wins Trial in Slip and Fall Case on Behalf of Hospitality Client
FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes prevailed in a premises liability case involving a plaintiff allegedly injured from slipping and falling near the dinner buffet in a Connecticut restaurant

FLB Law Settles Lease Dispute for a Fraction of the Seven-Figure Demand
The outcome of this case demonstrates the value that FLB Law’s full-service platform provides our clients.

Successful Real Estate Outlook Highlighted in Westfair Business Journals
FLB Law’s Real Estate Outlook featured in Westfair Business Journal.

FLB Law Attorney Matthias Sportini Honored as a Fairfield County 40 Under 40 Business Leader
Matt Sportini honored as a 40 Under 40 Fairfield County Rising Star.

FLB Law's Eric Bernheim Recognized in 2024 Chambers USA as a Leading Real Estate Attorney
FLB Law Managing Partner Eric Bernheim has been named a top Real Estate Lawyer in Connecticut by Chambers USA.

SCOTUS Decision Lowers Threshold for Discrimination Lawsuits for Job Transfers
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will make it easier for employees to bring discrimination claims against their employers for job transfers and other lateral job changes. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the high court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discriminatory job transfers even if the transfer does not cause “significant harm” to the employee. In ruling that an employee need only show “some harm” with respect to an identifiable term or condition of employment, the court may have opened the door to a broader scope of bias lawsuits.

The Corporate Transparency Act: What Every Small Business Must Know About Their Reporting Obligations
The Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) took effect on January 1, 2024, adding another layer of compliance for most businesses. It is important for business owners to understand their obligations under the CTA since the potential penalties for noncompliance are severe

FLB Law’s Annual Real Estate Outlook Tackles Residential and Commercial Real Estate Issues in Fairfield County
FLB Law’s annual Real Estate Outlook will feature prominent Fairfield County real estate executives who will discuss housing in the county: challenges, solutions and how it affects the commercial real estate sector.

FLB Law Partner Prevails at Trial in Unique Premises Liability Case; Defense Successfully Refutes All Claims
Partner Bob Rhodes prevails in a premises liability case with unique circumstances.

Connecticut Legislators Consider Reductions to Personal Injury Awards Involving Collateral Source Payments
In Connecticut, lawmakers are considering a bill that would reduce economic damages in personal injury and wrongful death awards where a third party has a right of subrogation arising from collateral source payments. Senate Bill 213, which is currently before the Connecticut General Assembly’s Committee on the Judiciary, has widespread support from the defense bar and industry groups, while the plaintiffs’ bar argues it would unfairly impact those harmed by negligent actions.

Robert Rhodes Prevails on Premises Liability Case; Court Cites Plaintiff’s Lack of Evidence
Partner Bob Rhodes prevails in premises liability case on behalf of hospitality client.

Rick Costantini Successfully Advocates for Neighbor Before the Westport Zoning Board of Appeal
Rick Costantini secures approval from Westport P&Z Commission in support of variance for to allow for the development of a new home at Campo Beach.