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Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. is proud to be a sponsor of the Connecticut Science Center’s Annual Event, “Back to the Future” on October 1, 2022, at the Connecticut Convention Center, in support of inspiring programs to meet the current and future science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) workforce needs of our region. The event also celebrates the STEM heroes and innovators in our community and the Petit Family Foundation Women in Science Leadership Awards. UKS Shareholder, Jenn ...

Financial institutions and investment companies, like in many other industries, are under increasing pressure to demonstrate a commitment to addressing environmental, social and governance (“ESG”) issues.  ESG strategies have become a focus for regulators, institutional and individual investors and ratings agencies, as well as customers and employees.   More and more stakeholders are scrutinizing investment and lending practices of financial institutions to determine whether they align with thei ...

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy recently completed its representation of the State of Connecticut in the establishment of the $150 million Connecticut Small Business Boost Fund whose purpose is to provide low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profit organizations in the state with a particular focus on low-income and underserved communities.  Shareholder Michael Botelho served as lead counsel to the State Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD), the state agency responsible ...

GMAT Legal Title Trust 2014-1, U.S. Bank, N.A. as Legal Title Trustee v. Vito Catale Appellate Court Upholds Incorporating Summary Judgment Affidavits into PJR Application; Due Process Challenge to Lack of Post-Attachment Hearing Dismissed as Moot After Foreclosure Judgment UKS Attorney Paul Gilmore successfully defended an appeal from a prejudgment remedy order obtained on exigent circumstances (probable cause that the defendant was about to secrete or remove valuable assets from the state t ...

UKS is pleased to announce that Kevin J. McEleney, Esq. was recently elected to serve as President of the Hartford County Bar Association and Thomas  A. Gugliotti, Esq. was awarded The William (Bill) R. Davis President’s Award presented to a member of the HCBA who has been engaged in the practice of law for more than 10 years, exemplifies the highest traditions of the legal profession, has performed significant services to the community at large, and exemplifies excellence and civility in his or ...

Marisa Infante Marisa is a rising 3L at Quinnipiac School of Law, where she is the Vice President of the Student Bar Association and the Executive Managing Editor of the Quinnipiac Probate Law Journal. This summer Marisa is looking forward to gaining practical legal experience while improving her research and writing skills at UKS.   Kashvi Bhatt Kashvi is a first-generation student at the University of Connecticut School of Law. She has completed her first year as a Dean’s Scholar. After ...

On May 10, 2022, Governor Ned Lamont signed Senate Bill No. 6, An Act Concerning Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring (the “Act”). [1] This makes Connecticut the 5th state in the United States to have its very own set of comprehensive privacy laws right after California, Colorado, Utah, and Virginia.   Applicability The Act applies to individuals or entities that conduct business or produce products or services that are targeted to residents of Connecticut and, during the preceding cal ...

On May 22, 2022, Attorney Stefan Sjoberg, an associate at Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. addressed the crowd at the Graduate Commencement Ceremony of Western New England University. Members of the school’s administration invited Attorney Sjoberg to speak and welcome the graduates into the Alumni Association. Attorney Sjoberg is an adjunct faculty professor at WNEU and serves as President of the Board of Directors of the Law Alumni Association. Attorney Sjoberg practices in the areas of Comm ...

On May 10, 2022, the Connecticut Supreme Court issued its decision in AGW Sono Partners, LLC v. Downtown Soho, LLC, et al[1], ruling that a commercial lessee failed to establish the special defenses of impossibility of performance and frustration of purpose in relation to COVID-19 related executive orders which substantially altered the operation of its restaurant and bar. After defendant lessee defaulted on its rental obligations pursuant to a commercial lease agreement, plaintiff lessor broug ...

Updike, Kelly & Spellacy, P.C. is pleased to announce that Olivia Benson passed the February 2022 Connecticut Bar Examination. Ms. Benson recently graduated from the University of Connecticut School of Law in January. Ms. Benson was a part-time evening student who completed her legal studies a semester early; she will walk in the May Commencement Ceremony with the of Class of 2022. After commencement, Ms. Benson is expected to receive honors and graduate near the very top of her class. Upon ...