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On January 28, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14187, directed at limiting gender-affirming care provided to children and teenagers under the age of nineteen. Last week, two separate federal courts issued temporary restraining orders temporarily suspending the federal government’s ability to enforce part of the executive order. What does this mean for Connecticut-based healthcare providers? Learn more in this alert by Shipman attorneys Joan Feldman and Chelsea McCallum.   🔔 https://lnkd.in/e-Qx5tgW   #HealthLaw #ExecutiveOrder #GenderAffirmingCare #healthcare

On February 25, Shipman attorneys Daniel Schwartz and Emily McDonough Souza will present the session, “The Trump Administration: Key Issues for Employers” at CBIA’s annual Human Resources Conference. In this presentation, they will explore how potential changes to current federal policies could impact noncompetes, independent contractors, DEI initiatives, and NLRB decisions. We hope to see you there!   🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/gKtX8HwD   #CBIA #HumanResources #EmploymentLaw #FederalPolicy #DEI #NLRB

Do you have 7+ years’ experience in payroll processing? How about strong knowledge of U.S. federal and multi-state payroll tax requirements? We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join Shipman & Goodwin LLP, resident in our Hartford, Connecticut office. Apply now!   🔗 https://lnkd.in/etXBvMqC    #PayRoll #WeAreHiring #LawFirm #Shipman

Amid a surge of presidential executive orders, the federal Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced what looked to be a facially sweeping freeze on nearly all federal funding awards, then quickly walked back that announcement—but continues to endorse federal agencies’ independent ability under applicable law to review and restrict funding within each agency’s purview. This primer, authored by Shipman attorneys Eric Del Pozo and Christopher Cahill, surveys OMB’s statements and the ongoing lawsuits challenging the funding pause under the federal Administrative Procedure Act and the U.S. Constitution. 🔔 https://lnkd.in/eMVZF886   #OMB #ExecutiveOrder #litigation #Shipman

On February 5, 2025, Governor Ned Lamont released his proposed fiscal year 2026 and 2027 biennial budget. The proposal outlines several adjustments to Connecticut’s tax system, including changes to personal income tax, corporate income tax, and tax credits. For a breakdown of these proposed changes, read this blog post by Shipman tax attorneys Louis Schatz and Elva Saltzman.   🌐 https://lnkd.in/euCFEky8   #tax #TaxChanges #TaxLaw #BlogPost #CTTaxAlert #Shipman

On February 22, Shipman attorneys Morgan Paul Rueckert and Elizabeth Buchanan will present, “Federal Bond & Sentencing Practices: How These Practices Can Support State Practitioners,” as part of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association’s CLE Seminar, "Santos Dow Annual Criminal Case Review,” which will take place from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM in Orange, CT. We hope to see you there! 🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/e2e8VKys #CTLA #CTTrialLawyers #TrialLawyers #Shipman

Do you have 10+ years of experience working in special education in a public-school setting? What about knowledge of federal and state laws regarding IDEA and Section 504? We’re looking for an Education Analyst to join Shipman & Goodwin LLP, resident in our Hartford, Connecticut office. Interested in learning more? Click the link below for details!   🔗 https://lnkd.in/ea5jC4d3    #WeAreHiring #education #LawFirm #Shipman

On February 26, Shipman attorney Sarah Kettenmann will join Jackie Baxley, Principal & EHS Practice Leader at HRP Associates, Inc. for the webinar, “PFAS, TSCA, and the Ticking Clock.” In this session, they will recap the TSCA PFAS Reporting Rule, discuss key activities, and share best practices for businesses navigating reporting requirements. Whether you're new to TSCA or need a clear overview, this webinar will provide you with the knowledge needed to confidently address this timely PFAS challenge.   🔗 Learn more & register: https://lnkd.in/e5--WekK   #PFAS #ForeverChemicals #EmergingContaminent #TSCA #EnvironmentalLaw #Shipman

Although, for years, many defined contribution plan documents have provided that forfeitures may be used to offset employer contributions (among other uses), a number of recent lawsuits allege that using forfeitures in this way violates ERISA. To learn more about what to watch for and how it might impact your plan documents, check out this blog post by #Shipman Employee Benefits and ERISA attorneys Kelly Hathorn, Richard Cohen and Ryan Less.   🌐 https://lnkd.in/dkHSrznE    #ERISA #401k #PlanSponsors #forfeitures #RetirementPlans #EmployeeBenefits

This alert, prepared by Shipman’s Trusts and Estates attorneys, summarizes recent changes to estate and gift tax exemptions and rules pertaining to retirement plan distributions and contributions, effective for 2025. 📰 https://lnkd.in/didqj4KM   #TrustsandEstates #Shipman #newsletter