FLB Insights
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
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.
Seven End-of-Year Lease Considerations for Restaurant Tenants
FLB Law’s Real Estate & Land Use Practice provides seven year-end considerations for restaurant tenants.
FLB Law Provides Resources for Year-End Tax Planning
FLB Law provides resources for businesses and individuals created and published by Thomas Reuters.
Attaching Menus to Leases: An Innocuous Request From the Landlord, or Is It?
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.
Municipalities Scale Back Minimum Parking Requirements
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim explains the lastest trends in parking requirements in Connecticut.
Connecticut Court Clarifies Definition of “Supervisor” for Hostile Workplace Complaints
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.
Seven Things to Consider When Selling a Business
Rick Costantini shares seven important things to consider when selling a business.
Restaurant Owners: Beware of Sustainability Requirements in Restaurant Leases
Eric Bernheim provides insight into how restaurant owners should address sustainability clauses that landlord include in their leases.
What Connecticut Employers Should Know about New Federal Laws Protecting Pregnant, Nursing Employees
Partner Joshua Auxier explains what Connecticut employers should know about the new federal laws protecting pregnant, nursing employees.
Litigation Privilege: License to Steal?
Partner Joshua Auxier explains the concept and applicability of litigation privilege.
Why You Need a Full-Service Real Estate Practice for Your Commercial Transaction
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
A Strong Letter of Intent Will Increase Your Leverage When Negotiating a Restaurant Lease
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim shares five important provisions that restaurant tenants should include in their letter of intent.
FLB Law’s Hospitality Practice Assists Copps Island Oysters with the Launch of its Food Truck Business
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.
FLB Law Saves Client from Six-Figure IRS Penalty and Assists with Compliance
Stephen Fogerty saves client from paying a six-figure IRS penalty.
What Tenants Should Know Before Signing Estoppel Certificates and SNDA Agreements
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.
Seven Top Tips on Structuring a Restaurant Lease to Support its Operation
Managing Partner Eric Bernheim shares the seven top tips on structuring a restaurant lease to support its operation.
Top Five Things to Consider When Acquiring a Business
Rick Costantini shares the top five things to consider when buying a business.
FLB Law Donates Medical Supplies to Ukraine
FLB Law sends much-needed medical supplies to Ukrainian families and refugees.
FLB Law Successfully Obtains Tacombi Site Plan Approval from P&Z Commission
FLB Law represents Tacombi taqueria before the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission.