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October 1st has come and gone, and new grand lists across many Connecticut municipalities are now in the process of being finalized. During this busy time of the assessment year, it is crucial for property owners—and particularly owners of business personal property—to not lose sight of other crucial deadlines that are right around the corner. Specifically, it's crucial for Connecticut property owners to remember to file their annual personal property declarations with their local assessor, in addition to other documentation if they seek relief such as tax exemption. Failing to file your declaration with the assessor on time can have significant financial consequences. Not only do you risk having a 25% assessment penalty added to your personal property’s annual tax bill or risk being subject to a different depreciation schedule than the one that would apply had you filed by November 1st, but if you own tax-exempt property and fail to file necessary documentation by that date, you risk losing any exemption status altogether. Read the full alert by Nicholas Vitti Jr., Joseph Szerejko and Jaimie Russell: https://lnkd.in/euv6vGbw #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #AnnualPersonalPropertyDeclarations

We congratulate Chris, CEO of Harris Beach, on his well-deserved recognition by City & State.

Last week, Commercial Litigation partner and chair of the firm's Retail & Hospitality and Bankruptcy practices Bob Kaelin participated in a panel titled, “Advanced Lease Defaults: It’s Not Over Until It’s Over,” at the ICSC+U.S. Law conference in Orlando. ICSC+U.S. Law is a must-attend event for legal practitioners in the marketplaces industry. The ICSC+ event series delivers discipline-specific, forward-thinking content for the creators, designers, builders and thinkers who define contemporary marketplaces and spaces where people shop, dine, work, play and gather. Bob is a seasoned commercial litigator, advocating for clients in state and federal trial and appellate courts as well as in arbitration and mediation forums. Learn more about Bob’s practice: https://lnkd.in/eaCSF_jg #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #CommercialLitigation #MarketplacesIndustry

This week, Trusts & Estates chair Suzanne Walsh was inducted into the Estate Planning Hall of Fame® and Honored as an Accredited Estate Planner® (Distinguished) Designee by the National Association of Estate Planning Councils. Suzy is one of only five estate planning professionals to receive this prestigious award in 2024, which is given annually in recognition of lifetime achievement and outstanding contributions to the practice and profession of estate planning within the professional disciplines of academia, accounting, insurance and financial planning, law, philanthropy and trust. Read more: https://lnkd.in/euBN6sXC #MurthaCullina #EstatePlanning #TrustsAndEstates

Congratulations to partner Salvatore Gangemi on being named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers 2024 list. A seasoned labor and employment attorney with decades of experience, Sal offers litigation support to employers across diverse industries and provides clients with comprehensive legal counsel. His practice encompasses both preventative strategies and active legal resolution, handling a spectrum of issues from employment disputes and administrative proceedings to counseling on employment aspects of acquisitions. Sal helps clients navigate complex employment laws at the local, state and federal levels, including OSHA, FLSA and ADA compliance. Learn more about Sal’s practice: https://lnkd.in/eegwsmm4 #MurthaCullina #SuperLawyers #NewYorkLawFirm #LaborAndEmploymentLaw

We are currently seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant to join Murtha’s team on-site in our Bantam, Connecticut office. Murtha Cullina is a quality-of-life-based, collegial work environment and offers a competitive benefits package. We believe that diversity among our staff and lawyers is essential to our continued success. It is our mission to recruit, retain and promote employees, and provide them with the environment and tools needed to reach their highest potential. We invest in the retention and development of our people because we know their success is what helps us become a better firm. Interested in joining our highly collaborative team? Apply today: https://lnkd.in/d9_t7zzn #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #Hiring #AdministrativeAssistant

Today we celebrate the outstanding team of paralegals at Murtha Cullina and recognize the important contributions they make to our firm and the broader legal community. Thank you for your hard work and dedication today and everyday. You are integral to Murtha Cullina’s success. #MurthaCullina #NewEnglandLawFirm #NationalParalegalDay

This Thursday, October 24, the Connecticut Bar Association’s Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Sections will host the 2024 Annual Connecticut Bankruptcy Conference. Murtha Cullina partner Taruna Garg co-chairs the conference’s organizing committee with Joanna Kornafel. Taruna will provide welcoming remarks to start the program, which will be comprised of sessions on the following topics: • The state of the court • Perspectives from bankruptcy judges in the northeast • Mediation in bankruptcy proceedings • State tax claims in bankruptcy proceedings • Ethics The conference provides 7.00 CLE credits (5.5 General; 1.5 Ethics) for Connecticut and 5.75 CLE Credits (4.25 AOP; 1.5 Ethics) for New York. Register today: https://lnkd.in/eSc4KJZt #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #BankruptcyLaw #CommercialLaw

On Friday, a group of our Boston attorneys volunteered at The Greater Boston Food Bank by sorting and packing donated bread. The group made 1,550 meals possible for people facing food insecurity in Eastern Massachusetts. The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) is the largest hunger-relief organization in New England and among the largest food banks in the country. GBFB distributes over 104 million pounds of food annually, enough to provide healthy meals to more than 600,000 people in Eastern Massachusetts. Murtha Cullina is proud to be among the more than 27,500 volunteers who support the Greater Boston Food Bank each year. Thank you to Sara Bryant, James Radke, Andrew Wailgum and Mark Heinzelman for volunteering your time to make a difference. #MurthaCullina #BostonLawFirm #Volunteers #GreaterBostonFoodBank

Nicholas Vitti Jr. and Jaimie Russell recently collaborated on a client alert about an upcoming decision by the Connecticut Supreme Court that will affect owners of properties assessed at over $1 million. The Court is set to hear arguments on November 4, 2024, in a case that involves the City of Danbury and several commercial property owners. The Court’s decision could have a significant impact on how property tax appeals are handled, particularly regarding the timeliness of appraisals submitted by plaintiffs. This decision may affect both property owners and municipal tax assessors, as it could clarify the requirements and timelines for filing appeals in high-value property cases. Read the full alert: https://lnkd.in/dii4dbah #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #TaxAppeals #RealEstateLaw