FLB Insights
Arbitration Clauses Can Protect Consumer-Facing Businesses, but They Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
In an increasingly litigious society, companies that provide products and services directly to the public worry about the potential high costs of litigation. In an attempt to limit their exposure, many consumer-facing businesses include arbitration provisions in their customer contracts. But as some high-profile businesses have discovered, the use of arbitration clauses can backfire and wind up costing them more.
FLB Law Lawyers Lambert & Sportini Secure Appellate Court Victory for Cable Company in Enforcement of Arbitration Clause
FLB Law is pleased to announce a significant victory in the Connecticut Appellate Court on behalf of a cable service provider. In a case that challenged the enforceability of an arbitration clause, the appellate court upheld the trial court’s decision in favor of the cable service provider, reinforcing the validity of the terms and conditions in service agreements.
FLB Law Secures Summary Judgment for Condo Association, Establishing Snow Removal Contractor's Duty to Defend
FLB Law Partner Matthias Sportini obtained summary judgment on behalf of a condominium association in a slip-and-fall case. The matter arose after a condominium owner filed a lawsuit against the association, alleging injuries from a slip-and-fall on ice on the premises.
How Does “Qualified Immunity” Apply to Police Officers in Connecticut?
In the wake of George Floyd’s death during an arrest and other high-profile incidents involving excessive force used by police, many individuals, civic groups, and politicians have called for police reform and the end of a doctrine known as qualified immunity.
Eight FLB Law Attorneys Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars
Eight FLB Law attorneys were selected for inclusion on the 2024 Connecticut Lawyers & Rising Stars lists in a broad range of practice areas.
Four New Connecticut Laws to Know for Fall 2024
The law is constantly evolving. This fall, a spate of new laws impact Connecticut residents and businesses in various ways. Here is a roundup of four state laws that took effect October 1.
FLB Law Partner Matt Sportini Named to the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by Connecticut Law Tribune
Matthias Sportini has been selected as one of the 2024 New Leaders in the Law by the Connecticut Law Tribune for the New England Legal Awards. This prestigious honor recognizes attorneys under the age of 40 who have made significant contributions to the legal profession.
Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier File Petition for Writ of Certiorari to the U.S. Supreme Court
Partners Thomas Lambert and Joshua Auxier filed a petition for a writ of certiorari to the United States Supreme Court, seeking to resolve a critical legal issue that has emerged in employment law. This action follows their initial success in obtaining summary judgment in a gender discrimination lawsuit, a decision later overturned by the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.
FLB Law Settles High-Exposure Case Against Condo Association
Matthias Sportini settled two separate lawsuits involving the same plaintiff, who suffered injuries from two distinct falls allegedly involving ice in the parking lot of her condominium. The defendant condominium association was represented by FLB Law.
FLB Law Represents Condo Association in Trip and Fall Case Withdrawn by Plaintiff Without Pay
Matthias Sportini prevailed in a case filed by a condominium resident against her condominium association, ultimately withdrawing her case without pay.
FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes Wins Trial in Slip and Fall Case on Behalf of Hospitality Client
FLB Law Partner Robert Rhodes prevailed in a premises liability case involving a plaintiff allegedly injured from slipping and falling near the dinner buffet in a Connecticut restaurant
FLB Law Settles Lease Dispute for a Fraction of the Seven-Figure Demand
The outcome of this case demonstrates the value that FLB Law’s full-service platform provides our clients.
FLB Law Attorney Matthias Sportini Honored as a Fairfield County 40 Under 40 Business Leader
Matt Sportini honored as a 40 Under 40 Fairfield County Rising Star.
SCOTUS Decision Lowers Threshold for Discrimination Lawsuits for Job Transfers
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling will make it easier for employees to bring discrimination claims against their employers for job transfers and other lateral job changes. In Muldrow v. City of St. Louis, the high court held that Title VII of the Civil Rights Act prohibits discriminatory job transfers even if the transfer does not cause “significant harm” to the employee. In ruling that an employee need only show “some harm” with respect to an identifiable term or condition of employment, the court may have opened the door to a broader scope of bias lawsuits.
FLB Law Partner Prevails at Trial in Unique Premises Liability Case; Defense Successfully Refutes All Claims
Partner Bob Rhodes prevails in a premises liability case with unique circumstances.
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.
Robert Rhodes Prevails on Premises Liability Case; Court Cites Plaintiff’s Lack of Evidence
Partner Bob Rhodes prevails in premises liability case on behalf of hospitality client.
Manager Testimony Compels Plaintiff to Withdraw Case Personal Injury Case
FLB Law Partner Joshua Auxier prevailed in a matter in Harford Superior Court that resulted in the plaintiff withdrawing the case just a few days after Josh filed a motion for summary judgment.
Taylor Keselica Invited Again to Judge the Nation’s Largest Interschool Moot Court Competition
FLB Law attorney Taylor Keselica recently judged the Jeffrey G. Miller National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition (NELMCC) at her law school alma mater, Elisabeth Haub School of Law at Pace University. This was her third year judging the competition, which she chaired during her third year of law school.