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December 2, 2020/All Blogs

HOW LANDLORDS CAN PROTECT HEALTH AND AVOID LIABILITY DURING COVID-19

Written by: Edward Schenkel & Eric Jacobi

States have needed to continuously update their coronavirus response protocols as infection rates rise and as the world learns more about the Covid-19 pandemic. Moreover, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). […]

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November 24, 2020/All Blogs/Real Estate & Taxes

ESSENTIAL LEGAL ISSUES IN PURCHASING MULTI-FAMILY INVESTMENT PROPERTIES

Written by: Edward Schenkel

Investing in multi-family property is a great way to build wealth. Multi-families are also great first investments for new investors looking to make a smaller purchase to get their feet wet before buying something bigger. However, […]

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October 5, 2020/All Blogs/Environmental

THE END OF THE TRANSFER ACT

Written by: Paul Jacobi, David Speranzini &

                    Eric Jacobi

The Connecticut legislature overwhelmingly voted to sunset the Connecticut Transfer Act, the law which has regulated contaminated properties in the state for the last 35 years.  Instead, Connecticut will shift to a release-based remediation program where .[…]

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July 2, 2020/All Blogs/Real Estate & Taxes

CORONAVIRUS CONTRACT CLAUSES - WHAT EVERY REAL ESTATE INVESTOR SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SIGNING 

Written by: Edward Schenkel

The Covid-19 health crisis has changed everything for the foreseeable future. How we socialize. How we do business. How we interact with our family. And even how we purchase real estate.[…]

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July 1, 2019/All Blogs/Environmental

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL?
NEW TRANSFER ACT CHANGES REFLECT A FRIENDLIER BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Written by: David Speranzini

Last month Governor Lamont signed Public Act No. 19-75, a new law that amended several provisions in the Transfer Act.  These amendments are favorable to the regulated community and are designed[…]

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February 7, 2019/All Blogs

Practicing Law In The Age Of E-Commerce: 
Navigating A Dispute With E-Bay

Written by: Julian Castignoli

Even though I am technically considered a millennial, I distinctly remember a time when technology was not an integral part of my life. Today, it would be foolish to fail to recognize its significance […]

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February 1, 2019/All Blogs/Real Estate & Taxes

Selling or Buying?

Written by: Max S. Case

Buying or selling your business? We have the expertise and over 40 years of experience to assist you with your next transaction. No transaction is too big or too small for us to assist you with. Whatever the scope […]

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August 23, 2018/All Blogs/Environmental

Change the Transfer Act to Save It

Written by: Paul Jacobi 

I have always loved Yogi Berra. He was a Hall of Fame player and a Hall of Fame creator of peculiar expressions. My favorite Yogiism is “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Although not a Yogiism, I am also fond of the expression, “Don’t throw the baby out […]

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June 20, 2018/All Blogs/Environmental

Practical Environmental Due Diligence Tips for Transfer Act Site Sellers

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Over 30 years ago, when my oldest son Eric was about 7 years old , he wrote a story entitled, “What I Want to Be.” It started with a singular line.  “When I grow up I want to be an environmental layer.” Yup. He wanted to be a “layer” just like his dad. […]

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September 18, 2017/All Blogs/Environmental

Can Your Environmental Lawyer Be a Profit Center?

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

I still remember a site inspection that I performed more than 30 years ago. I had already represented Company X for some time and was not surprised when its President approached me. However, I was a bit taken back when he said,  “What are you doing here?’’ […]

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October 24, 2016/All Blogs/Environmental

A Connecticut Environmental Lawyer's Take on Why Deals Die

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

As a relatively small firm, we have been involved in a surprising number of major development projects. We have represented buyers, sellers and lenders on very substantial acquisitions […]

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July 13, 2016/All Blogs/Environmental

July 13, 2016/All Blogs/Environmental

Protecting Your Property from Tenant Activities

that May Trigger the Transfer Act

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

One of the most common issues we face when representing landlords is the unexpected triggering of the applicability of the Transfer Act  […]

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July 24, 2015/All Blogs/Environmental

Due Diligence Reporting Requirements to Environmental Regulatory Agencies

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Environmental due diligence fundamental to transactions involving properties that may have been subject to a hazardous  […]

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June 5, 2015/All Blogs/Environmental

Using the Transfer Act and RSRs to Assist in Redeveloping Urban Areas

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Environmental Laws, just like tax policy, can be a powerful force in bringing back businesses and jobs back to the cities. This is particularly  […]

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April 9, 2015/All Blogs/Real Estate & Taxes

It's April: Time to Explore Potential Tax Savings

Written by: Max S. Case

Even though our weather hasn't changed, the calendar shows that it is April. April brings the NCAA Tournament, the start of the baseball season and the start of the Stanley [...] 

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April 8, 2015/All Blogs/Environmental

Big-box Retail Stores, Shopping Centers & Other Transfer Act Land Mines for Connecticut Developers, Owners & Lenders

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Be careful, you may just get what you wished for. Big-box retailers, home improvement stores, grocery stores and pharmacies are certainly desirable tenants. However,  […]

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November 6, 2012/All Blogs/Environmental

Underutilized Brownfield Program Provides Big Opportunities for Developers of Contaminated Properties

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

There is this great program that no one in Connecticut seems to know about which has the potential to provide huge benefits to property developers.  […]

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February 16, 2011/All Blogs/Environmental

To Expense or To Capitalize: How to Make the Best of Environmental Remediation Costs

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

Cleaning up contaminated property comes with its own set of special obligations and, remarkably enough, special benefits. With tax season fast approaching, careful consideration and […]

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May 16, 2010/All Blogs/Environmental

Changing the Transfer Act to Encourage Job Growth and Revitalization of Cities

Written by: Paul Jacobi & David Speranzini

The problem with environmental law in Connecticut is that it suffers from a lack of clear direction. Contrary to public opinion, the regulators at the Department […]

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