The Firm is pleased to announce that Partner Kevin A. Lumpkin has been recognized as a 2020 Rising Star by Vermont Business Magazine. Recipients were selected from more than 190 nominations based on their commitment to business growth, professional excellence and involvement in their communities. VBM has been recognizing 40 individuals under the age of […]
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Sheehey Welcomes Matthew Preedom to the Firm
Sheehey Furlong & Behm is pleased to announce that Matthew Preedom has joined the firm as an associate. Prior to joining the firm, Matt worked as a litigation paralegal at another Burlington firm while completing Vermont’s Law Office Study Program. There, he cultivated a wide range of experience in securities litigation, antitrust law, construction disputes, […]
Renee Mobbs Wins Supreme Court Case Involving Commercial Lease Termination
Sheehey attorney Renee Mobbs recently won a victory in the Vermont Supreme Court in Pearl Street Partners v. Backstage, successfully arguing in both the trial court and the Supreme Court on appeal that a landlord has the right to terminate a commercial lease and evict the tenant if the tenant’s insurance coverage does not strictly […]
Vermont’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Explained: Part II
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. This […]
Vermont’s Coronavirus Relief Fund Explained: Part I
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. This […]
Vermont’s Economic Recovery Grant Program Explained
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. Governor […]
Sheehey Welcomes Two Associate Attorneys to the Firm
Sheehey Furlong & Behm, is pleased to announce that attorneys Daniel J. Mullen and Sarah J. Heim have recently joined the firm. Dan’s practice focuses on transactional and tax law, as well as design and construction industry matters. Prior to joining the firm, Dan was a corporate officer at Pennoni, an ENR (Engineer News Record Magazine) top-100 consulting engineering […]
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 Explained
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act of 2020 (“PPP Flexibility Act”) makes borrower friendly changes to the Paycheck Protection Program created under the CARES Act. All changes listed below apply to existing and new loans unless otherwise indicated. Borrowers should contact their lenders to ensure that these loan modifications are made and that the changes […]
How Does Online Mediation Work? Jim Spink Is Here To Help
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, Sheehey and its attorneys have adapted to serving their clients remotely while offices and gathering places remain closed. Jim Spink specializes in alternative dispute resolution including mediation and arbitration. Since the transition to remote work began, Jim has conducted many mediations via remote platforms like Zoom. He has offered many […]
Heather Ross to Present an Overview of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
Sheehey attorney Heather Ross, along with the Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce, will present an overview of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) via a free webinar on Tuesday, May 26th from 9 – 10:30am. The webinar will cover FFCRA and its interaction with other state and federal programs, and how to use […]
Sheehey Voted Best Corporate Law Firm
For the second year in a row, Sheehey has received Vermont Business Magazine’s Best of Business Award for Best Corporate Law Firm. Over 53,000 votes were cast in 100 business-to-business categories – thank you voters! Click here to read more about our corporate law practice.
Executing Wills in Vermont Amid COVID-19
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. Under […]
Vermont Suspends Civil Statutes of Limitations During COVID-19 Emergency
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The Right Time for an Advance Directive is Now
The following was written by Sheehey attorney Daphne Moritz, who specializes in estate planning and elder law, and works out of Sheehey’s Woodstock office. At the time I am writing this, we are well into the COVID-19 pandemic, which means we have been self-isolating, social distancing, quarantining, masking, gloving, and listening to a daily barrage […]
Department of Labor Answers Employer Questions About Unemployment Process
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. The […]
Jim Spink To Present Remote Mediation CLE In “Food For Thought” Series
Jim Spink, a partner at Sheehey who specializes in mediation, arbitration, and alternative dispute resolution, will present a CLE along with Allegra Carpenter on April 30, 2020 on the topic of conducting and participating in remote mediations during the COVID-19 crisis. The CLE will run from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM, and it will be […]
Department of Labor Answers Employer Questions About Unemployment Process
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. The […]
Small Business Administration Clarifies PPP Rules Under CARES Act
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Labor Department Answers Questions About COVID-19 Leave Policies
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Explaining The Employee Retention Credit
Note that all Sheehey guidance regarding COVID-19 is subject to change, as the legal landscape is evolving rapidly. Please note the date of publication for this bulletin, and be aware that things may have changed since then. Please check our COVID-19 landing page for the most up-to-date posts and contact us with any questions. The […]
