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When a commercial landlord or tenant files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, certain provisions in the bankruptcy code dictate how the commercial lease will be handled. This article breakdown of the rights and responsibilities of non-bankrupt parties to a lease in the wake of a bankruptcy declaration.
In the wake of George Floyd’s death during an arrest and other high-profile incidents involving excessive force used by police, many individuals, civic groups, and politicians have called for police reform and the end of a doctrine known as qualified immunity.
The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether members of “majority” groups have a heightened standard for pleading and proving workplace discrimination cases.
The law is constantly evolving. This fall, a spate of new laws impact Connecticut residents and businesses in various ways. Here is a roundup of four state laws that took effect October 1.
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim provides suggestions on how to do define “exceptional difficulty or unusual hardship.”
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 (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
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.
FLB Law’s Real Estate & Land Use Practice provides seven year-end considerations for restaurant tenants.
FLB Law provides resources for businesses and individuals created and published by Thomas Reuters.
Landlords are asking restaurants to attach their menus to their lease agreements. Is this a benign request, or could it cause issues during the life of the lease? Check out this blog by Eric Bernheim to find out.
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim explains the lastest trends in parking requirements in Connecticut.
Partner Joshua Auxier explains a recent decision by the CT Appellate Court related to what constitutes a hostile work environment and the definition of a supervisor.
Eric Bernheim provides insight into how restaurant owners should address sustainability clauses that landlord include in their leases.
Partner Joshua Auxier explains what Connecticut employers should know about the new federal laws protecting pregnant, nursing employees.
A full-service real estate and land use practice is better positioned to help clients achieve their objectives by being able to manage all facets of the transaction with one point of contact, anticipate problems and deliver practical, creative solutions that protect short-term and long-term business goals
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim shares five important provisions that restaurant tenants should include in their letter of intent.
FLB Law’s Hospitality Practice represented longtime client Copps Island in its acquisition of Brown’s Marina and the opening of its Oyster Shack at the marina.
Before you sign on the dotted line, it’s important to understand the purpose of estoppel certificates and subordination, non-disturbance and attornment (SNDA) agreements and to ensure that your rights are protected under the terms.
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim shares the seven top tips on structuring a restaurant lease to support its operation.
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.
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.
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.
