Pullman & Comley, LLC

The FTC’s new comprehensive ban on new post-employment noncompete agreements will take effect in September. Attorney Bianca LoGiurato, Esq. explains key takeaways of the final Noncompete Rule, whom it applies to, how nonprofits are affected and recommended actions for employers in an in-depth Working Together blog post.

Pullman & Comley was honored to be named the Pro Bono Partnership Connecticut Law Firm Volunteer of the Year at a ceremony on April 24 at Real Art Ways in Hartford. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to Pro Bono Partnership, a wonderful organization that does outstanding work in local communities. We are proud to play a small role as they continue to make a big difference.

A group of Pullman & Comley volunteers donated their time and green thumbs to the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District on Monday to help beautify McLevy Green. A special thank you to the DSSD for everything you do for Downtown Bridgeport!

The Walk Against Hunger has been raising money to help fight food insecurity in Connecticut for decades. Pullman & Comley sent a team to Dunkin’ Donuts Park in Hartford on Saturday, May 4 for this year’s walk and raised $4,430 to support Connecticut Foodshare and its partner programs. Thanks to everyone who participated in this event for a truly worthy cause.

Attorneys from Pullman & Comley’s Hospitality, Real Estate and Employee Benefits practices — including Ryan A. O'Donnell, George Kasper, Maria Filindarakis Rapp and Joshua S. Cole — got in the swing of things at the annual Club Management Association of America Connecticut Chapter golf outing Monday at Silvermine Golf Club in Norwalk. We’re proud to partner with the CMAA and look forward to next year’s event!

Attorney David Atkins, chair of Pullman & Comley's Professional Liability practice, will discuss ethical issues related to wellness on Monday, April 29 at a seminar sponsored by the Concern for the Profession Committee of the @Greater Bridgeport Bar Association. https://lnkd.in/ePTwbKff

Pullman volunteers joined members of the Connecticut Forest & Park Association this past weekend for a trail restoration and cleanup project in honor of Earth Day. Pullman is proud to support the CFPA’s mission of connecting people to forests, parks and the Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails to ensure their protection for future generations.

The release date we've all been waiting for! Attorney Melinda Kaufmann writes about the long-anticipated new Title IX final regulations released by the U.S. Department of Education earlier today. Read her blog post, and mark your calendar for the next monthly "Title IX on the Nines" webinar on May 9 at 9 a.m., which will provide a one-hour overview of the new regulations and what educational institutions must do now to be ready for the new regulations’ official implementation on August 1. https://lnkd.in/eWKMAitp

Congratulations to our friend and colleague Monte Frank, winner of the John Eldred Shields Professional Service Award, and all of the other honorees at the Connecticut Bar Association’s recent Celebrate with the Stars event. The award is presented to a CBA member who has performed outstanding service through or on behalf of the CBA, for the benefit of the legal community and the community at large for numerous years.   Press release: https://lnkd.in/exY9s3XJ

Attorney Megan Carannante (Youngling), co-chair of Pullman & Comley’s Labor, Employment Law and Employee Benefits practice, will present a CT Wage and Hour and Employment Law program on Wednesday, April 24 for the Connecticut Automotive Retailers Association alongside Ann Munley, CARA’s Director of Association Operations. The learning lunch will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trumbull Marriott. https://lnkd.in/epGAzJAR