Kate Cerrone, Esq.

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Should You Buy or Lease Your Business Location? Key Legal and Financial Considerations for Northeast CT Businesses

When establishing or expanding your business, one of the most critical decisions you’ll face is whether to buy or lease your commercial space. Understanding the legal and financial implications of each option will help you make an informed decision that aligns with your business goals.

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How To Handle Employee Disputes Legally: A CT Business Owner’s Guide 

Partnerships offer numerous advantages—shared resources, complementary skills, and distributed risk. But even the strongest business relationships can face challenges. When conflicts arise between partners, having effective resolution strategies is crucial for maintaining business continuity and protecting your investment.

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Being A Northeast Connecticut Business Owner Means Giving Back

Partnerships offer numerous advantages—shared resources, complementary skills, and distributed risk. But even the strongest business relationships can face challenges. When conflicts arise between partners, having effective resolution strategies is crucial for maintaining business continuity and protecting your investment.

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Connecticut Summer Rental Properties: Essential Legal Considerations for Investors in 2025

Connecticut Summer Rental Properties: Essential Legal Considerations for Investors in 2025

As the summer rental market in Connecticut continues to thrive, particularly along the shoreline and near popular attractions, property investors need to navigate an increasingly complex legal landscape. With new regulations taking effect and municipalities gaining more authority over short-term rentals, staying informed is crucial to protecting your investment and maximizing returns.

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Navigating Conflict in Business Partnerships: Legal Strategies for Business Harmony

Navigating Conflict in Business Partnerships: Legal Strategies for Business Harmony 

Partnerships offer numerous advantages—shared resources, complementary skills, and distributed risk. But even the strongest business relationships can face challenges. When conflicts arise between partners, having effective resolution strategies is crucial for maintaining business continuity and protecting your investment.

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Connecticut Landlord’s Guide to Section 8: Benefits, Requirements, and Best Practices for Property Owners

Connecticut Landlord’s Guide to Section 8: Benefits, Requirements, and Best Practices for Property Owners

As a Connecticut property owner, participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program can provide a steady income stream while helping provide affordable housing in your community. However, navigating the program’s requirements alongside Connecticut’s specific housing laws requires careful attention.

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CT Business Legal Toolkit: Essential Documents for Growth and Compliance

If you’re a business owner in Connecticut, you’ll want to make sure your legal business documents are in order. This is not just for the sake of compliance (which is an important enough reason all on its own) but also because this documentation helps to create a solid foundation for sustainable growth.

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