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Yesterday, Vincent Merola and Destiny Bajonero, Esq. co-presented on the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) in a webinar hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association. Providing an overview of the CTA and its reporting requirements, Vin and Destiny touched on important aspects of the Act, why it was enacted and the types of entities that fall under the ambit of the CTA and its reporting exemptions. They also explained the types of information that must be reported, reporting deadlines and penalties for late reporting/failure to report. Vin and Destiny have presented frequently on the impacts and requirements of the CTA and recently compiled a FAQ/Guidelines document on Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting: https://lnkd.in/eA4Tn44Y #MurthaCullina #CorporateTransparencyAct #ConnecticutLawFirm #BusinessLaw

On Wednesday, November 20, Labor & Employment partner Salvatore Gangemi will participate in Lex Mundi’s “Global Discussion on Non-Competes.” Lex Mundi attorneys and legal consultants based in the United States, Mexico, Europe and Canada will share their perspectives on the rise and fall of the recent FTC rule. Sal, who has written and presented at length on the topic of the FTC’s non-compete ban, will weigh in on the disparities rising between U.S. states and jurisdictions in response to the ban. Murtha Cullina is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for Lex Mundi – the world’s leading network of independent law firms with in-depth experience in 125+ countries worldwide. Register for the virtual discussion: https://lnkd.in/ehdgdkw2 #MurthaCullina #LexMundi #NonCompetesBan #LaborAndEmployment

Don’t miss the opportunity to attend this complimentary CLE for in-house counsel and legal professionals featuring Harris Beach attorney Brendan Palfreyman.

Best Lawyers® has announced the release of the 2025 Edition of U.S. Best Law Firms® rankings in which Murtha Cullina was ranked regionally in 23 categories, including 16 Tier 1 rankings and four national rankings. We applaud our colleagues at Harris Beach PLLC who were ranked regionally in 40 categories. Congratulations to all of the practice groups recognized by Best Lawyers! View our rankings: https://lnkd.in/eJtTK4jN #MurthaCullina #BestLawyers #BestLawFirms #LawFirmRanking

Next week, Trusts & Estates partner Alfred Casella will lead a session at the 2024 Federal Tax Institute of New England titled “Networking Including Clients to Avoid.” His presentation will focus on ways new lawyers can employ effective networking and marketing strategies, as well as options for how to grow a probate and estate planning practice. Hosted by the Connecticut Bar Association, the Federal Tax Institute of New England is the premiere event for estate planning and tax attorneys. The day will kick-off with a networking breakfast followed by both plenary and break-out sessions. Alongside Alfred, other national speakers will present on cutting-edge tax and estate planning issues. This year’s program includes a full-day track for estates and probate paralegals and a track for young lawyers. The Tax Institute will provide: CT: 6.0 CLE Credits (4.0 General; 2.0 Ethics), NY: 5.5 CLE Credits (4.5 AOP; 1 Ethics) and Paralegal: 6.0 CE (5.0 General; 1.0 Ethics). Register here: https://lnkd.in/dgfGc4hk #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #TrustsAndEstates #FederalTaxInstitute

Last week at the Connecticut Bar Association’s 12th Biennial Bench-Bar Conference, Lorey Rives Leddy was presented with the District of Connecticut’s 2024 Pro Bono Award for outstanding contributions in providing legal services to indigent persons. Appointed as pro bono counsel in 2017, Lorey has served for the last seven years as counsel to more than two dozen prisoners challenging their conditions of confinement. Demonstrating a tireless commitment to the plaintiffs through class certification proceedings and extended settlement negotiations in a difficult case, Lorey earned the respect of her clients and the gratitude of the Court for her effective advocacy on behalf of a large group of persons who otherwise would have had to navigate complex legal issues on their own. Chief Judge Michael P. Shea remarked, “Attorney Leddy’s extraordinary pro bono service ensured meaningful access to justice for her many clients in need of legal representation. Her years of involvement were instrumental to the just resolution of the case.” Alongside Lorey, Robert Reardon (Reardon Law Firm), Thomas Gerarde (Howd & Ludorf LLC) and Joseph Nawrocki, (SouthBank Legal LLC) received honorable mention for their dedication in providing legal services to those in need. Congratulations to Lorey and all of the honorees! #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #ProBono #DistrictOfConnecticut

Next week, Trusts & Estates chair Suzanne Walsh will speak during two sessions at the 61st Annual Hawaii Tax Institute. A member of the Hawaii Tax Institute’s esteemed faculty, Suzy will present on “Resolving the Mystery of Digital Assets (including Crypto Currency) and How to Manage and Plan for Them,” along with J. Dax Hansen on November 5. The following day, she will present a session titled “A Wealth Transfer Advisor’s Guide to the AI Universe and Its Many Uses,” alongside Joseph J. Barrata and Brandon Park. The Hawaii Tax Institute is the nation’s premiere tax and wealth transfer conference. This year’s program provides unparalleled education and professional development opportunities delivered by a diverse and distinguished faculty of recognized tax and wealth transfer authorities with a positive approach to current and practical subjects. A livestream of the conference will be available for those who cannot attend in-person. Learn more about Suzy’s presentations: https://lnkd.in/ekpPXnxE #MurthaCullina #TrustAndEstateLaw #ConnecticutLawFirm #WealthTransferLaw

Attorneys Thomas "Tom" Vangel, James Radke and Lindsey McComber co-authored an article titled, “New Advanced Clean Truck Rules Will Impact Mass. Dealers,” for the October issue of Massachusetts Auto Dealer, the official publication of the Massachusetts State Auto Dealers Association. In recent months, auto dealers and officials across various industries in Massachusetts have expressed concern over the looming deadline for the implementation of the Advanced Clean Truck (ACT) and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus (HDO) rules which are scheduled to go in effect in Massachusetts on January 1, 2025. These rules require that manufacturers sell an increasing number of zero emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles greater than 8,500 pounds GVWR, from 2024 to 2035. The implementation of these rules as scheduled will have a major impact on Massachusetts automobile dealers as well as unintended consequences for the transportation sector as a whole. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e6ZWc3GB #MurthaCullina #BostonLawFirm #MassachusettsAutoDealers

Last week, Real Estate chair Nicholas Vitti Jr. spoke on a panel at the American Property Tax Counsel’s 2024 Annual Client Tax Seminar in Chicago. Murtha Cullina is the exclusive member firm in Connecticut for the American Property Tax Counsel. Both Nick Vitti and Joseph Szerejko are the APTC representatives for Connecticut from Murtha Cullina. APTC is the only organization of law firms providing major portfolio owners with a single source for all their property tax reporting and tax reduction needs. APTC covers the U.S. and Canada, serving clients in every category of real estate from apartments to shopping centers. Learn more about APTC: https://lnkd.in/eyf6rnDy #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #PropertyTaxLaw #RealEstateLaw

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