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April 29, 2021

Caring for loved ones who require significant medical support because of advanced age or an ongoing condition can be very expensive. Even a short-term stay in a rehabilitation center or nursing home can cost thousands of dollars – full ongoing care can quickly drain the assets of even the most financially sound families.

April 29, 2021

Selling your business is never an easy decision. Should you choose to follow through with the transaction, the most important step you can take is teaming up with an experienced New Haven attorney.

April 29, 2021

Are you selling off your business? It’s essential you have a rock-solid foundation laid out. Many new sellers quickly understand the most important aspect of the sale is planning ahead and anticipating what potential buyers value most.

April 29, 2021

Business and Succession Planning involves making decisions concerning the future of your business and transitioning ownership and/or management control to another management group, other family members, or perhaps key employees. DeChello Law Firm has the knowledge and experience to help develop a successful business or succession plan.

April 29, 2021

Much like a personal relationship, business owner relationships are sometimes full of ups and downs. Poor communication, differing visions, abilities, and priorities can lead to difficulties between business owners.

April 1, 2021

Are you considering a business acquisition? Safeguard your investment with experienced legal counsel from The DeChello Law Firm – decades of experience ensure you resolve hidden risks and maximize your advantages as a buyer. Our legal team will help you buy with confidence.

April 1, 2021

Do you need a lawyer to start a business? Some will likely tell you it’s a needless expense – many others are sure to tell foregoing professional legal counsel could haunt you. How much are you willing to roll the dice on your investment?

July 20, 2016

Connecticut’s Uniform Power of Attorney Act becomes effective July 1 2016. Under the new law, individuals commonly referred to as the “principal” may execute a Power of Attorney “POA” designating another individual or someone commonly referred to as their “agent” to act on their behalf or to transact business for them.

June 17, 2016

The US Congress has created a new federal law, the Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 (“DTSA”), that allows parties to use the federal courts to protect their trade secrets where trade secret(s) have been misappropriated if the trade secret is related to a product or service used in, or intended for use in, interstate or foreign commerce.

May 20, 2016

The US Department of Labor (“DOL”) recently revamped regulations governing the exemption of executive, administrative and professional (“EAP”) employees from the minimum wage and overtime pay protections under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Effective December 1, 2016, in order to be exempt from overtime pay (“OT”) for working over 40 hours in a workweek, EAP employees must earn at least $913 per week or $47,476 annually.