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Since last month’s alert "Connecticut Supreme Court to Decide Case on Property Tax Appeals and the Plaintiff’s Appraisal Deadline under Connecticut Statute: Implications for Owners of Properties Assessed at over $1 Million," the Court recently heard oral arguments from both the City of Danbury and commercial property owners. In a new client alert, attorneys Nicholas Vitti Jr. and Jaimie Russell provide context on the appraisal filing requirement of § 12-117a(a)(2) and summarize the arguments of both parties. This case presents a pivotal moment for Connecticut’s property tax appeals, as the Court’s decision will clarify the responsibilities of property owners and shape future strategies in tax appeal cases. Read the full alert: https://lnkd.in/e5siarZ4 #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #PropertyTaxAppeals #CommercialRealEstate

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On December 4, Massachusetts Debt Relief Foundation (MDRF) will host its Annual Fundraiser at Murtha Cullina’s Boston office. Professor Ingrid Hillinger of Boston College Law School will be the evening’s featured speaker. MDRF is a small Massachusetts 501(c)(3) charity that has provided more than 13 years of free legal assistance to low-income Massachusetts residents for debt relief assistance. The Annual Fundraiser will provide an opportunity to network, enjoy refreshments and support the important pro bono services provided by MDRF to low-income families across the Commonwealth. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here: https://lnkd.in/eue7aU2Q #MurthaCullina #MassachusettsDebtRelief #ProBonoLaw

Yesterday, Julia Boisvert and Destiny Bajonero, Esq. attended the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance's Annual Nonprofit Conference – the largest conference by and for nonprofits in Connecticut. The conference’s keynote speaker, Dan Pallotta, a pioneer of the global effort to transform the way our culture evaluates the impact of nonprofit organizations, spoke about the importance of changing the way we think about charities and the strategies needed to truly create change. The event included several insightful workshops. Julia and Destiny attended, “Fixing CT’s Fiscal Guardrails: How Nonprofit Advocates Can Make a Difference,” and “Fundraising Reimagined: Building a Social Enterprise,” presented by Jessica Smith, Deputy Chief of Business Development at The Connection, Inc.'s Institute for Innovative Practice. Thank you to all who stopped by Murtha Cullina’s booth to learn about our Tax-Exempt Organizations & Nonprofits practice. #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #TaxExemptOrganizations #Nonprofits

Congratulations to Jonathan Horne on his ranking as an Up and Coming Bankruptcy/Restructuring attorney in Massachusetts by Chambers and Partners. Jonathan is a partner in Murtha Cullina’s Bankruptcy & Creditors’ Rights and Litigation practices. He represents businesses and individuals in all aspects of the bankruptcy process. Jonathan represents committees, trustees and debtors in connection with commercial bankruptcy and insolvency matters, including initiating and defending bankruptcy litigation, involuntary bankruptcy proceedings, state court receiverships and advising and negotiating in connection with out-of-court workouts and forbearance agreements. Learn more about his practice: https://lnkd.in/eaVDVu_A #MurthaCullina #BankruptcyLaw #BostonLawFirm #ChambersUpAndComing

Tomorrow, partner Julia Boisvert and associate Destiny Bajonero, Esq. will attend the CT Community Nonprofit Alliance's Annual Nonprofit Conference at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. The Annual Nonprofit Conference gathers hundreds of community nonprofits from across the state for a full day of networking and learning. Julia and Destiny are members of the firm’s Tax-Exempt Organizations & Nonprofits practice, which serves the unique and diverse needs of tax-exempt organizations as well as their advisors and donors. Our attorneys have a comprehensive depth of knowledge of tax, corporate, governance, transactional and finance and planned giving issues and support organizations in various industries such as: social service providers, health care providers, private foundations, social clubs, religious institutions, trade associations and advocacy organizations. Learn more about Murtha Cullina’s Tax-Exempt Organizations & Nonprofits practice: https://lnkd.in/emwgEj6W We hope to see you at this year’s Annual Nonprofit Conference! #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #NonprofitConference

Tomorrow, partner Sara Bryant will speak alongside Emily Federico, PSP and Andrew Drobnis, PE of Ankura in a webinar hosted by WPL Publishing. The program, “Heeding the Warning Signs – Strategies for Identifying and Managing a Troubled Project,” will equip attendees with skills and strategies for identifying red flags in a project and utilizing best practices to keep challenging projects on track and within in budget. This presentation will be?valuable to professionals in all stages of their careers and in all facets of a construction project and will provide 1.5 CE credits. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/ekHz_mcg #MurthaCullina #BostonLawFirm #ConstructionLaw #LegalWebinar

At the beginning of November, Boston attorneys Thomas "Tom" Vangel, James Radke, William M. and Lindsey McComber attended the 2024 Annual Meeting of the Massachusetts State Automobile Dealers Association (MSADA). The MSADA represents the interests of over 400 franchised new car and truck dealers in the Commonwealth. Murtha Cullina has represented several MSADA member dealerships throughout the years, and our attorneys have contributed frequently to Massachusetts Auto Dealer, the organization’s official publication, on legal topics pertinent to auto dealers and other members of the industry. Learn more about Murtha Cullina’s Automotive Dealerships practice: https://lnkd.in/eGymKGGk #MurthaCullina #BostonLawFirm #MassachusettsAutoDealers #AutomotiveIndustryLaw Photography courtesy of Camak Media

Trusts & Estates chair?Suzanne Walsh?was recently quoted in an article by?The Minnesota Star Tribune?on the topic of digital assets in estate and lifetime planning. The article includes tips on how to ensure that online accounts and digital assets can still be accessed by loved ones after an individual passes away. In the article, Suzy recommends that those with online accounts sign a?consent form, which allows online platforms to disclose digital assets otherwise protected under the Stored Communications Act: “Most companies have not created online tools, so then we have to do that consent form as a backup. I refer to it as a HIPAA form for digital assets, which is nonsensical but explains that what we’re doing is giving consent under federal privacy law.” Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/ej5ZUfp2 #MurthaCullina #ConnecticutLawFirm #TrustsAndEstates #DigitalAssets

On November 7, Lawyers for Children America (LFCA) held the event, “Champions for Children: Celebrating 30 Years of Protecting Children and Partnering for Change.” Murtha Cullina was honored for its contribution of more than $200,000 worth of pro bono services in representing children who were victims of abuse or neglect in 2023.?This was the highest category of pro bono contributions honored. Several Murtha Cullina attorneys, including Marilyn Fagelson and Lisa Newfield have provided representation in complex cases involving challenging legal and interpersonal issues throughout the years for Lawyers for Children America. Since LFCA began in 1994, it has recruited, trained and supported pro bono lawyers in representing more than 6,200 vulnerable children. If you are interested in volunteering with LFCA, please reach out to partner Marilyn Fagelson, whose contact information can be found here: https://lnkd.in/erGh6Yke #MurthaCullina #LawyersForChildrenAmercia #ProBono