THE CORPORATE TRANSPARENCY ACT: GUIDANCE FOR A NEW ERA

Congress enacted the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) on January 1, 2021, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act.  On December 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Financial … [Read more...]

TRANSFER ON DEATH DESIGNATIONS: NEW USE FOR AN OLD TOOL

Most people are aware that investment accounts and bank accounts can be registered with a beneficiary designation.  These designations are referred to as TOD/POD (transfer/payable on death).  They … [Read more...]

WHY C CORPORATIONS ARE GAINING NEW APPEAL   

It is customary for business founders to select a limited liability company or an S corporation as the entity for their start-ups.  The allure is straightforward  --  neither entity is taxable, and … [Read more...]

IMPORTANCE OF PROPER RETIREMENT PLANNING WHEN NAMING SPECIAL NEEDS INDIVIDUALS AS BENEFICIARIES

The world of estate planning is ever changing, and what may have been the proper way to set up a trust for a special needs individual may be different now than it was a few years ago.  It is important … [Read more...]

FTC PROPOSES BAN ON NON-COMPETITION COVENANTS

One of the most common questions posed by employees and employers alike, is whether a certain non-competition covenant is enforceable.  The answer varies, depending upon the particular language of the … [Read more...]

GBBA RECOGNIZES WILLIAM J. BRITT

William J. Britt was honored by the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association (GBBA) at its annual meeting in recognition of his 50-year legal practice and GBBA membership.  Several BW attorneys were on hand … [Read more...]

DANIEL B. FITZGERALD SPEAKS ON THE INTERSECTION OF LAW AND SPORTS

Daniel B. Fitzgerald was a guest lecturer at the University of New Haven, where he addressed a sports management class taught by veteran broadcaster and sports media professional, J.W. Stewart.  Mr. … [Read more...]

DANIEL B. FITZGERALD SPEAKS AT LABOR & EMPLOYMENT LAW SYMPOSIUM

Daniel B. Fitzgerald was a speaker at the Advanced Labor & Employment Law Symposium sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association’s Labor & Employment Section.  Mr. Fitzgerald was joined by … [Read more...]

ESTATE & GIFT TAX EXEMPTION & ANNUAL EXCLUSION TO INCREASE IN 2023

Federal Estate & Gift Tax Exemption The IRS announced that the federal estate and gift tax exemption for 2023 will now equal $12,920,000, which is an inflation-adjusted increase of $860,000 from … [Read more...]

BW WELCOMES THOMAS B. NOONAN TO THE FIRM

Brody Wilkinson PC is pleased to announce that Thomas B. Noonan has joined the firm. Mr. Noonan will be a member of the firm’s Business, Real Estate and Dispute Resolution Groups.  A resourceful and … [Read more...]

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