Blog Posts
ADA Does Not Require An Employer to Provide an Interpreter to an Applicant Who is Not Otherwise Qualified for the Position
Nov 11, 2022
Vermont’s federal appeals court, the Second Circuit Court of Appeals, recently ruled that an applicant must
first be qualified for a prospective job position before the employer is required to provide reasonable
accommodations in the hiring process.
Update: FinCEN Issues Final Rule Implementing the Corporate Transparency Act
Nov 04, 2022
Earlier this year we posted about the reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA or the “Act”) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) proposed regulations implementing the Act. In December of 2021, FinCEN issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) implementing the BOI reporting provisions of the CTA. Just last month, on September 29, 2022, FinCEN issued a final rule establishing the BOI reporting requirement of the CTA.
Nineteen Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers of America
Aug 18, 2022
Every year, BestLawyers publishes awards for the very "Best of the Best". Through peer-reviewed nominations and votes, the best attorneys in each state and practice areas are recognized for their hard work, dedication and expertise in law.
Primmer's Ryan Gadapee Invited to Moderate a Session at VCIA
Aug 02, 2022
Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that Ryan Gadapee has been invited to moderate a session at the 2022 Vermont Captive Insurance Association's Annual Conference, entitled, "Insights Into Ethical Leadership".
Ryan Long Graduates from "Leadership Champlain" Program
Jul 29, 2022
Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that Ryan Long has graduated from "Leadership Champlain" Program, a leadership program based in Burlington, Vermont.
Ryan Gadapee Invited to Speak at VCIA
Jul 27, 2022
Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that Ryan Gadapee has been invited to speak at the 2022 Vermont Captive Insurance Association's Annual Conference. As part of a 3-person panel, Ryan will be part of the "Captive Owner Case Study" presentation.
A Tribute to J. Paul Giuliani
Jul 26, 2022
J. Paul Giuliani died on July 12, 2022, following a long illness. Paul was known well throughout Vermont and New Hampshire for his great legal counsel and expertise. He was also a great friend to many, and respected by all who knew him.
Randall Wachsmann Invited to Speak at VCIA
Jun 22, 2022
Establishing a Separate Account may be the right fit for certain captive insurance companies looking to add business that they wish to segregate from the captive’s core insurance program. Come find out more about separate accounts when Primmer attorney, Randall Wachsmann speaks as part of VCIA 2022.
Vermont Bankruptcy Court Clarifies "Separate Transaction" and Dismisses Involuntary Petition
Jun 15, 2022
The firm Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that Attorneys Alexandra Edelman and Ryan Long successfully moved to dismiss an involuntary bankruptcy petition filed by creditors against Koffee Kup Bakery, Inc. The success was highlighted in a May issue of the ABI Journal, the publication of the American Bankruptcy Institute.
Firm Secures Victory Against Claim for Unpaid Overtime Wages
May 24, 2022
The firm Primmer, Piper, Eggleston & Cramer is pleased to announce that it secured a significant victory before the Vermont Supreme Court for one of its bank clients against a former employee claiming unpaid overtime wages. In a lengthy and robust decision, the Supreme Court noted that the question presented on appeal “appears to be a matter of national first impression.” In closely examining the overtime requirements set forth in the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act, followed by the State of Vermont, the Supreme Court agreed with the lower court’s conclusion that the bank’s method for calculating commissions that included deductions for wages already paid complied with the law so long as it met the minimum wage and overtime thresholds.