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Indulgence in Eastern Canada
Tour Type: Luxury Gold
Brochure Type: Grand European Americas Luxury Gold 2023
Explore stunning Eastern Canada on this 8-day guided tour. See Niagara Falls, one of the world's most breathtaking natural wonders, as you cruise the iconic waters on a narrated boat tour. Later, explore the idyllic town of Niagara-on-the-Lake before indulging in a sparkling wine at Chateau des Charmes. Visit the most iconic sites of Ottawa, including its Parliament buildings and Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site - then feast on locally farmed and foraged foods for dinner at the renowned restaurant Play, Food & Wine. In Quebec City, stay at the Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, which overlooks the St. Lawrence River; a Local Expert will guide you through its corridors on a tour that take you into typically off-limits areas and unveils the mansion's unique history.
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Niagara Falls: Greet the howling spray, wind and thunder at the base of the Falls on-board an exciting cruise.
Niagara Falls: Get a unique look at this natural wonder as you descend 150 feet (46 metres) by elevator to an observation deck directly behind the Falls.
Ottawa: With roots stretching back to 1856, the Canadian Museum of History is one of Canada's oldest public institutions,sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad. In addition to its ongoing exhibitions, including the spectacular Grand Hall and First Peoples Hall, each year the Museum presents a number of outstanding exhibitions focusing on Canadian and world history and civilizations.
Ottawa: Choose your own itinerary during this self-guided tour of Ottawa via bicycle. Pedal your way through the green areas of the city using safe and scenic bike paths.
Montreal: Explore the cobblestone streets of Old Montreal with a Local Expert. See how this city grew from a trading post to the vibrant, cosmopolitan city you know today. Traverse the narrow streets lined with buildings from the 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries while your guide explains their origins and stories. Walk past the Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Hall, the Chateau Ramezay, the historic Bonsecours Market and the Seaman's Chapel.
Montreal: Join a vibrant mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works, and public art scene in Montreal. Explore Saint-Laurent boulevard and see how it has become the country's premier street art corridor, and how this city has become a world leader in the urban art scene.
: Your Well-Being Director takes a proactive approach to your welfare ensuring all well-being regulations are met. On tours fewer than 15 guests, your Traveling Concierge will act as your Well-Being Director.
: Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
: Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19. All Travelling Concierge's, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
: We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
: Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Exceptional Dining
Toronto: At 18:00, join your Travelling Concierge and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner with wine.
Ottawa: Indulge at Play, Food & Wine; a modern culinary experience that will delight your taste buds with its fresh food using local, sustainable and seasonal products sourced by farmers and foragers.
Quebec City: In the evening, you'll savour a spectacular dinner with wine at Hortus Bistro.
Montreal: Enjoy delicious food and wine at Vieux-Port Steakhouse in Montreal.
Dining Summary: 4 Dinner (D), 7 Breakfast (B), and 1 Lunch (L)
Niagara-on-the-Lake: Visit Chateau des Charmes, where you are welcomed with a limited production rose sparkling wine, followed by a tour and tasting of wines from St. David's Bench Vineyard, accompanied by hand-made local ice cream and local fruit.
Quebec City: Step off the beaten path and visit a secret gem on Ile d'Orleans- Confiturerie Tigidou, where jam confectioner experts, and shop owners, Catherine and Vincent will share their passion and innovative ways they've turned the fruits of their island into decadent jams. You'll have the opportunity to sample their most popular varieties, and afterwards, they will provide you with a picnic basket filled with locally sourced produce to have lunch outdoors with views of the rolling hills and Tigidou's garden.
Toronto: In Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.
Niagara Falls: For 100 years, the 'Canadian Niagara Power Company generating station' harnessed the powerful energy of the Horseshoe Falls and turned it into a great source of electricity. Now, years after its turbines came to a halt, the wonder of this hydropower pioneer is coming back to life in an experience that highlights both the remarkable history and unique architectural features of this 115-year-old engineering marvel. With an expert guide, explore immersive exhibits, restored artifacts and interactive storytelling from teh past century.
Kingston: Guests will be welcomed to Madahoki Farm with a serving of Indigenous Tea and will witness the beauty and hear stories about rare and endangered Ojibwe Spirit Horses. These small horses really share their own story of resilience and sacred connection to the Ontario lands where they roamed free for thousands of years. Guests will hear their stories through the work of Artist Rhonda Snow with a painted series of stories she collected from the memories of Elders across Turtle Island.
Quebec City: A local expert will take you on an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of the iconic Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac. You'll gain access to areas not accessible to others and learn how its history is intertwined with the inhabitants of Quebec City.
Quebec City: Dive into Quebec City's history as you embark on a walking tour of historic Old Quebec. An UNESCO World Heritage Site, you'll see the Citadel of Quebec, the Latin Quarter, National Assembly and Place-Royale as you hear about the city's French-Canadian influence.
Montreal: Visit Notre Dame Basilica in Old Montreal, which is considered a masterpiece in Gothic revival architecture and renowned for its dramatic interior. The sanctuary is decorated in beautiful hues of blues, reds, purples, silver and gold. Stunning stained glass windows, hundreds of intricate wood carvings, and a grand pipe organ are also featured within the interior.
Your Way
Additional Included Highlights
You will be escorted by one of our fine Travelling Concierges, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary, available on departures with 15 or more guests.
At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
Complimentary, airport transfers are included on start and end dates and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary, private train station transfers are included when train travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
Luxury Gold by Insight
Day 1 Toronto Welcome to Toronto: Welcome to Canada. On arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to your luxury hotel, known for its grand architecture and glamorous atmosphere. This evening, enjoy a special Sabrage ceremony, a ritual that that dates back to the battles of Napoleon. At 18:00, join your Travelling Concierge and fellow travellers for a Welcome Dinner at Hothouse, a vibrant and upbeat eatery with a varied menu and extensive collection of wine.
The St. Regis Toronto.
Day 2 Toronto Niagara Falls Up Close and Toronto Sightseeing: Discover one of the world's great natural wonders, Niagara Falls.Your Journey, Your Way.Choose to enjoy the views of Niagara Falls onboard a narrated cruise. Alternatively, experience Journey Behind the Falls, which offers a unique view of the falls from below and behind after you descend 150 feet (46 metres) by elevator to two observation decks.Visit Chateau des Charmes, and take a private tour of this family-owned winery with a master vintner. Taste exquisite wines from St. David's Bench Vineyard including a limited production sparkling ice wine, and a Vidal Icewine - a rare wine made only in a few select places in the world. Back in Toronto, see Ontario's Parliament buildings, Queen's Park and the Royal Ontario Museum.The rest of the evening is at leisure, so whether you want to check out the local restaurants, head to Eaton Centre to shop or visit the pride of Canada, the Hockey Hall of Fame, the choice is yours.
Day 3 Ottawa Kingston and the Canadian Capital of Ottawa: Enjoy a brief orientation tour of the historic city of Kingston, boasting a variety of fascinating historical landmarks and picturesque views of Lake Ontario. Continue to the modern capital of Ottawa.Arrive at your landmark hotel, the Fairmont Chateau Laurier.
Fairmont Chateau Laurier, Ottawa.
Day 4 Ottawa All About Ottawa Relaxed Start: This morning's orientation tour of Ottawa includes some of the city's most iconic buildings, such as Parliament Hill, Notre Dame, and Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your Journey, Your Way.Choose between a bike tour of the city, or a guided tour of the Canadian Museum of History, one of Canada's oldest public institutions and a respected centre of expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies.The rest of the day is yours at leisure. In the evening, you are invited to a farm-to-table Highlight Dinner at Play, Food & Wine. Famous for its fine fresh food, sourced by local farmers and foragers, this restaurant boasts a menu of seasonal favorites including organic meats, fruits and vegetables.
Day 5 Quebec The Old Walled City of Quebec.: Journey along the St. Lawrence River to Quebec City, North America's first permanent French settlement and the only walled city in Canada. In the evening, you'll savour a spectacular dinner at Hortus Bistro.
Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City.
Day 6 Quebec Quintessential Quebec: Dive further into Quebec City's history with a Local Expert. See the Citadel of Quebec, Latin Quarter, Plains of Abraham, National Assembly and Place-Royale, as you explore this city's French-Canadian influence.Visit a secret gem on the Ile d'Orleans where you will be met by your hosts, the charming couple, Catherine and Vincent - two 'Sorcerers,' as the natives of Ile d'Orleans call themselves, and sample the different flavours of jam made with locally grown berries. As you enter, you will be immediately welcomed by the sweet smell of cooked berries as you explore their shop which, captures the ambience of the island from a hundred years ago.The rest of the afternoon is at leisure. Your Travelling Concierge can provide recommendations before you hit the cobblestones of this romantic destination at your own pace.
Day 7 Montreal Historic Montreal: Your Journey, Your Way. Choose to take a tour of historic Old Montreal, founded by French settlers in 1642 as Ville-Marie and a perfect glimpse into the city's many lives. Alternatively, join a mural and street art walking tour to learn about the artists, works and the public art scene in Montreal. Discover Saint-Laurent Boulevard, which has been transformed into the country's premier street art corridor.Visit the dramatic Notre-Dame Basilica to see its glorious stained-glass windows.The rest of the afternoon is free. Perhaps explore Montreal's famous Underground City or visit the famous Marche Jean Talon, Montreal's farmers market.Spend the evening at Vieux-Port Steakhouse in Montreal. Savour French-inspired cuisine as you bid 'au revoir' to your Travelling Concierge and new friends.
Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel, Montreal.
Day 8 Montreal Depart Montreal Departure Flight: Your picturesque journey comes to an end this morning and a departure transfer to Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport is provided.
05/20/2023 $4,699.00* (USD) / Land Price - Definite Departure Quote
06/17/2023 $4,988.00* (USD) / Land Price - Full Quote
Twin prices are per person.
Tour Type: Luxury GoldBrochure Type: Grand European Americas Luxury Gold 2023Explore stunning Eastern Canada on this 8-day guided tour.


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Q: Optimize Postgresql query I'm struggling to get the below query to perform well. It's doing a sequential scan on the children table even though there's indexes on the join columns. Any ideas?
EXPLAIN ANALYZE SELECT "children".* from "children"
    INNER JOIN "parents" ON "parents"."id" = "children"."parent_id"
    WHERE "parents"."partner_pk" = 'partner'

Hash Join  (cost=55541.97..140831.44 rows=20804 width=168) (actual time=366.809..1851.311 rows=21215 loops=1)
  Hash Cond: (children.parent_id = parents.id)
  Buffers: shared hit=47476
  ->  Seq Scan on children  (cost=0.00..66250.30 rows=2152130 width=168) (actual time=0.007..1012.502 rows=2215906 loops=1)
        Buffers: shared hit=44729
  ->  Hash  (cost=55282.99..55282.99 rows=20718 width=4) (actual time=17.496..17.496 rows=21215 loops=1)
        Buckets: 4096  Batches: 1  Memory Usage: 746kB
        Buffers: shared hit=2747
        ->  Bitmap Heap Scan on parents  (cost=876.99..55282.99 rows=20718 width=4) (actual time=2.339..10.817 rows=21215 loops=1)
              Recheck Cond: ((partner_pk)::text = 'partner'::text)
              Heap Blocks: exact=2614
              Buffers: shared hit=2747
              ->  Bitmap Index Scan on index_parents_on_partner_pk  (cost=0.00..871.81 rows=20718 width=0) (actual time=1.992..1.992 rows=21215 loops=1)
                    Index Cond: ((partner_pk)::text = 'partner'::text)
                    Buffers: shared hit=133
Planning time: 0.280 ms
Execution time: 1855.458 ms

CREATE TABLE "public"."parents" (
    "id" int4 NOT NULL DEFAULT nextval('parents_id_seq'::regclass),
    "email" varchar NOT NULL,
    "partner_id" int4,
    "partner_pk" varchar
)
WITH (OIDS=FALSE);
ALTER TABLE "public"."parents" OWNER TO "bark";
CREATE UNIQUE INDEX "index_parents_on_LOWER_email" ON "public"."parents" USING btree("lower(email::text)" ASC NULLS LAST);
CREATE INDEX "index_parents_on_partner_id" ON "public"."parents" USING btree(partner_id ASC NULLS LAST);
CREATE INDEX "index_parents_on_partner_pk" ON "public"."parents" USING btree(partner_pk ASC NULLS LAST);

CREATE TABLE "public"."children" (
    "id" int4 NOT NULL DEFAULT nextval('children_id_seq'::regclass),
    "first_name" varchar,
    "last_name" varchar,
    "parent_id" int4,
    "email" varchar,
)

CREATE INDEX "index_children_on_parent_id" ON "public"."children" USING btree(parent_id ASC NULLS LAST);

A: The obvious alternative to the seq scan on the child table would be the nested loop in which it has to probe the child table by index 20,718 separate times.  (Actually 21,215 times, but of course the planner doesn't know that at the time it makes its decision).  Each one of those probes is going to go to an assumedly random leaf page in the index, and then follow up to a random spot in the child table itself, triggering a bunch of random IO.  If all that of that data is already found in the cache, this will be a good plan.  But if it actually has to hit the disk for each one this is going to be ungodly slow (especially since your disk seems to be powered by gerbils--your pre-edit plan where it took 22 seconds to seq scan the child table is simply horrible).
If you want to see the alternative plan, you can set enable_hashjoin = off before executing the query.  This is generally not a setting you would want to do in production, it is more for exploratory purposes.  But as a last resort, you could make this setting change locally just for running this query, then reset it.
If you like the nested loop because most of your data actually is in memory most of the time, you can signal this to the planner by reducing the value of "random_page_cost" to something closer to 1.  In my hands, lowering from the default of 4 down to 1.4 was enough to flip the plan from the seq scan to the nested loop. If most of your data is always in cache (not just the child table and its index) then it might be reasonable to make a global change to this parameter.  If you do that, however, you should have a plan to pre-warm your database in case you reboot the machine (such as this).  Getting the data back into cache the natural way is likely to be slow and painful.

A: In your table declaration you have partner_pk as varchar. That should not be varchar. In fact, this whole table structure could be better defined as a single-table hierarchy.

*

*Use Identity Columns

*Use a custom domain to store email

*Use a single-table hierarchy

Like this,
CREATE EXTENSION citext;
CREATE DOMAIN email AS citext
  CHECK ( value ~ '^[a-zA-Z0-9.!#$%&''*+/=?^_`{|}~-]+@[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?(?:\.[a-zA-Z0-9](?:[a-zA-Z0-9-]{0,61}[a-zA-Z0-9])?)*$' );

CREATE TABLE public.people (
    people_id         int     PRIMARY KEY GENERATED BY DEFAULT AS IDENTITY,
    parent_people_id  int     REFERENCES people,
    first_name        text,
    last_name         text,
    email             email   NOT NULL,
    partner_id        int
);
CREATE INDEX ON people(parent_people_id);
CREATE INDEX ON people(email);

See also

*

*What is the best way to store an email address in PostgreSQL?

*What are Identity Columns?

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Virginia McGarrity is a member of the firm's Employee Benefits + Compensation Group, counseling employers, insurance carriers, and service providers on a wide range of complex employee benefits and executive compensation matters.
Retirement Plan Design and Administration
Virginia's practice addresses a broad array of issues relating to the design, drafting, and operation of qualified and nonqualified defined benefit and defined contribution plans, including 401(k), profit-sharing, multiemployer, employee stock ownership and Section 403(b) and 457(b) plans of tax-exempt organizations. She represents clients before the Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Labor, and the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation in connection with audits, qualification submissions, plan corrections, and other matters.
Virginia frequently works with state and municipal governmental clients sponsoring and administering benefit plans and programs. She advises these clients on qualified retirement plans and 457(b) plans, from generally applicable requirements to unique rules addressing vesting requirements for governmental plans, pick-up of employee contributions, purchase of service and 415(m) excess plans. Additionally, she advises clients on state statutes relating to the implementation and governance of public plans, as well as the interpretation of specific enabling statutes creating various governmental entities.
Health and Welfare Benefit Plans
Virginia has considerable experience counseling clients on a wide range of health and welfare benefits matters, including issues related to the Affordable Care Act, self-funded health arrangements, wellness and disease management programs, HIPAA privacy and security rules, COBRA administration, and various state laws and regulations governing health and welfare plan design and administration.
Executive Compensation and Equity Arrangements
Virginia has a broad depth of experience in designing, implementing and maintaining executive and outside-director compensation and incentive programs, including equity-based plans. She regularly provides counsel on the tax consequences of such programs, as well as assisting in structuring those arrangements to comply with ERISA, Section 409A, and Section 457(f) (for tax-exempt organizations). Virginia also advises clients regarding change in control issues involving golden parachutes. In addition to designing executive compensation programs, she assists compensation committees of public companies on compliance with Securities and Exchange Commission disclosure and reporting requirements.
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Virginia routinely counsels boards of directors, trustees, investment committees, plan administrators, and plan fiduciaries regarding their duties and responsibilities under federal law. She counsels plan sponsors on all aspects of ERISA fiduciary compliance, including plan governance, plan expense issues, and the selection and monitoring of plan investment options.
The author of numerous articles on employee benefits matters, Virginia is also a frequent speaker at insurance, human resource, financial institution, brokerage and government plan conferences. She is a contributing author to the firm's Data Privacy + Security Insider and ERISA Claim Defense blogs.
Virginia was named to the Connecticut Super Lawyers® list from 2013 to 2018 and among The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Employee Benefits/ERISA Law for 2018 and 2019.
Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law
Woolsack Honor Society Managing Editor, The World Arbitration and Mediation Review
B.A., Legal Studies and Judaic and Middle Eastern Studies
Provide HIPAA privacy and security training to employee benefits and human resources professionals for various tax-exempt and private employer-sponsors of self-funded and fully-insured group health plans.
Performed HIPAA analysis for plan sponsor's group health plans, including drafting of policies and procedures and negotiation of business associate agreements.
Advised plan sponsor regarding consolidation of sponsor's multiple welfare benefit plans and cafeteria plan into a single "wrap plan" and drafted document for new plan.
Represented Reflexite Corporation, an ESOP company and a leading global manufacturer of high-visibility, reflective products, as well as lighting optics, display optics, and instrumentation optics, in its merger with a wholly owned subsidiary of Orafol International, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Germany-based Orafol Europe GmbH.
Represented Camuto Consulting Inc., owner of lifestyle brand Vince Camuto, in connection with the merger of a newly formed merger subsidiary and a corporation, owned by certain Chaus family members, with and into Bernard Chaus, Inc. designer and marketer of women's wear.
Represented EDAC Technologies Corporation, a diversified designer, manufacturer, and servicer of precision components for aerospace and industrial applications, in its acquisition of EBTEC Corporation.
Represented Alta Equity Partners, a Boston-based private equity firm, in its acquisition of Truist, Inc., a leading software and service provider of corporate philanthropic solutions.
Represented Balance Point Capital Partners, L.P. and First New England Capital III, L.P. in connection with a stock purchase in, and mezzanine debt facility to, ePrize, LLC, a digital promotions agency.
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Representation of a construction materials company concerning the sale of its asphalt paving and construction contracting business in Michigan and Indiana; representation of aggregate company in addressing environmental conditions and transactions in New York and Louisiana.
Other Experiences
Representation of Connecticut municipalities concerning creation and administration of other postemployment benefits trusts.
Representation of Connecticut municipalities for consultation with public plan administrators on administration and plan interpretation issues, including 414(h) "pickup" provisions and constructive receipt issues in connection with length of service awards.
Representation of Connecticut municipalities concerning the prefunding of retiree medical benefits through the creation of a 401(h) account and the use of excess pension assets as allowed under Section 420 of the Internal Revenue Code.
Representation of a Rhode Island municipality concerning the provision of disability benefits for individuals who were not otherwise eligible to participate in the municipality's pension plan.
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Section of Taxation, Employee Benefits Committee
Worldwide Employee Benefits Network, Hartford Chapter
Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
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2012 Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Recognition Award
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Recognized in the special section "Lawyers of Color: High Achievers,"Connecticut Law Tribune, 2011
Connecticut Law Tribune, recognized in 2016 New Leaders in the Law Yearbook
Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law for 2018 and 2019
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"Proposed Expansion of the PBGC's Missing Participant Program," co-authored with Alisha N. Sullivan, published in the Fall 2017 edition of the Public Fiduciary
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"Proposed Expansion of the PBGC's Missing Participant Program," co-authored by Alisha N. Sullivan and Virginia E. McGarrity, published in the Fall 2017 edition of the Public Fiduciary
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"Trump admin. allows employers to opt out of ACA's contraception mandate," published in Hartford Business Journal, co-authored with Alisha N. Sullivan (11/6/2017)
"How Secure is Your Retirement Plan?" published in Data Privacy + Security Insider (10/3/2016)
"Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Appeals Court," published in ABA Health eSource, Volume 8, Number 12 (8/2012)
"ERISA Health Plans: Changes and Challenges in the Fiduciary Arena," published in Payors Plans & Managed Care, co-authored with Jean E. Tomasco (11/2011)
"The Fair and Equitable Treatment Standard in a State of Necessity: Violations of the United States – Argentina Bilateral Investment Treaty in Sempra Energy International v. Argentine Republic," published in Yearbook of Arbitration and Mediation, vol. 1 (Summer 2009)
"401(k) Plans in Challenging Economic Times: Reducing or Eliminating Employer Contributions Midyear," published in The Journal of Retirement Planning, co-authored with Bruce B. Barth and Cynthia R. Christie (May/June 2009)
The Connecticut Corporate Practice Series chapter of Doing Business in States Other Than the State of Incorporation, a publication of the Bureau of National Affairs, April 2009, coauthored with Eric J. Dale
"Recent Development: American General Life and Accident Insurance Company v. Wood," published in The Journal of American Arbitration, vol. 6, no. 2 (Spring 2007)
"Avoiding Evident Partiality in Borst v. Allstate Insurance Company," published in The Journal of American Arbitration, vol. 6, no. 1 (Fall 2006)
"Municipal Defined Contribution Plans: The Evolving Fiduciary Landscape," presented during the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut (GFOA-CT) Fall 2018 Quarterly Meeting (11/8/2018)
Municipal Defined Contribution Plans: The Evolving Fiduciary Landscape
"Municipal Defined Contribution Plans: The Evolving Fiduciary Landscape," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, presented during the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut (GFOA-CT) Fall 2018 Quarterly Meeting (11/8/2018)
GFOA-CT is comprised of over 400 state and local government finance officers and others interested in public finance. The Association's purpose is to promote the improvement of the methods of governmental financing in Connecticut.
"The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits," presented during the MLG Roundtable (6/14/2018)
The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits
"The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, presented during the MLG Roundtable (6/14/2018)
Ms. McGarrity's program on "The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits" covered emerging employee benefit trends shaping 2018, including pension de-risking strategies, tax reform changes to executive compensation and benefits, and the latest developments in health care reform.
"The Current State of the Affordable Care Act," sponsored by ConnectiCare, presented to their sales, marketing, underwriting, and in-house legal counsel (4/30/2018)
"Section 409A and Executive Compensation," CLE program presented by the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section in Hamden, Connecticut. (2/28/2018)
Section 409A and Executive Compensation
"Section 409A and Executive Compensation," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, CLE program presented by the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section in Hamden, Connecticut. (2/28/2018)
The program focused on executive compensation issues that arise on termination of employment, including treatment of equity awards and deferred compensation under Section 409A. It included a summary of key 409A concepts and covered the separation pay exception, contingent releases, and issues counsel should consider at the time of "exit" for senior executives.
"Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success," co-presented with Leslie J. Levinson, Natale V. Di Natale, Richard M. Fil and Brian D. Nichols, webinar (2/27/2018)
Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success
"Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success," co-presented by Leslie J. Levinson, Natale V. Di Natale, Richard M. Fil, Virginia E. McGarrity and Brian D. Nichols, webinar (2/27/2018)
The webinar provided practical takeaways and key considerations in planning for a purchase or sale transaction of a health care entity including: regulatory issues related to hospitals, physician practices, and post-acute health care providers; resource management, deal process considerations, and transaction timing; and labor, employee benefit, and environmental issues.
"The Affordable Care Act: Where Do We Go From Here?" program hosted by Robert Hensley & Associates LLC (RH&A) (4/25/2017)
The Affordable Care Act: Where Do We Go From Here?
"The Affordable Care Act: Where Do We Go From Here?" presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, program hosted by Robert Hensley & Associates LLC (RH&A) (4/25/2017)
Ms. McGarrity provided RH&A clients and prospective clients with some background information on the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She also discussed current attempts to repeal and replace the ACA, as well as anticipated healthcare trends under the Trump Administration.
"403(b) plans under attack: Fiduciary breach class actions brought against multiple plans," co-presented with Bruce B. Barth, at the AICUM Spring Symposium 2017 in Worcester, Massachusetts (3/23/2017)
403(b) plans under attack: Fiduciary breach class actions brought against multiple plans
"403(b) plans under attack: Fiduciary breach class actions brought against multiple plans," co-presented by Bruce B. Barth and Virginia E. McGarrity, at the AICUM Spring Symposium 2017 in Worcester, Massachusetts (3/23/2017)
Mr. Barth and Ms. McGarrity discussed a spate of class action lawsuits brought on behalf of plan participants against a dozen well-respected universities who sponsor large 403(b) and 401(k) plans.
"Fiduciary Update: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Cases," at the Connecticut Society of CPAs' (CTCPA) Employee Benefit Plans Conference in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (5/25/2016)
Fiduciary Update: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Cases
"Fiduciary Update: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Cases," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, at the Connecticut Society of CPAs' (CTCPA) Employee Benefit Plans Conference in Rocky Hill, Connecticut (5/25/2016)
Ms. McGarrity spoke about the impact of recent court decisions and government actions on retirement plans and their fiduciaries. In addition, she discussed the lawsuits relating to 401(k) plan investment options and the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.
"Health Care Reform and Its Impact on the Business Community," at Middlesex Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors meeting at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut (5/21/2015)
"King v. Burwell," guest lecturer for a Supreme Court symposium at Quinnipiac University School of Law (3/30/2015)
"King v. Burwell," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, guest lecturer for a Supreme Court symposium at Quinnipiac University School of Law (3/30/2015)
Ms. McGarrity's topic, King v. Burwell, is the latest challenge to a key component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—the premium tax subsidy. The symposium was part of a 14-week course on the Supreme Court of the United States that focuses on seven blockbuster cases before the Court this term. Each case is discussed in two classes: in the first class, guests lecture on the case's factual and legal background, as well as on its vulnerability for each side, and in the second class, students present moot court-style oral arguments.
"Advising Your Clients on Health Care Reform," a continuing education session sponsored by ConnectiCare to a group of approximately 40 large group brokers (3/2/2015)
Advising Your Clients on Health Care Reform
"Advising Your Clients on Health Care Reform," presented by Virginia E. McGarrity, a continuing education session sponsored by ConnectiCare to a group of approximately 40 large group brokers (3/2/2015)
Ms. McGarrity spoke about common issues and questions brokers will face from large employers concerning control group rules, employer mandate penalties, and the Cadillac tax.
"Large Group Health Care Reform and Pharmacy Trends," co-presented with Tim Harlan from Express Scripts, an in-house training session for ConnectiCare (2/4/2015)
Large Group Health Care Reform and Pharmacy Trends
"Large Group Health Care Reform and Pharmacy Trends," co-presented by Virginia E. McGarrity and Tim Harlan from Express Scripts, an in-house training session for ConnectiCare (2/4/2015)
Participants included large group sales staff, actuaries, and benefits managers as well as account managers, underwriters, product management staff, and medical analytics staff.
"Health Care Reform, the Cadillac Tax and Its Impact on Municipal Employers," presented to the Public Sector Advisory Council and sponsored by ConnectiCare (12/3/2014)
"Perspective on the Affordable Care Act," co-presented with Bruce B. Barth and Thomas McGuire, senior deputy general counsel at UnitedHealthcare, at the Connecticut Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel's (CONNACCA) In-House Paralegal Conference (3/27/2014)
"Benefits: What to Prepare for in 2015," at event sponsored by the Connecticut Business & Industry Association, co-presented with Michelle Zettergren, senior vice president, chief sales, and marketing officer at ConnectiCare, Inc. (3/20/2014)
"Affordable Care Act: Developing Your Health Care Reform Strategy," published in ConnectiCare Inc.'s Annual Breakfast Meeting for Employers, co-presented with Bruce B. Barth (6/12/2013)
"Affordable Care Act: Developing Your Health Care Reform Strategy," published in ConnectiCare Inc.'s Annual Breakfast Meeting for Insurance Brokers, co-presented with Bruce B. Barth (6/5/2013)
"Most Important Issues Business Managers Need to Plan for Under Health Care Reform," at Business Manager's Meeting for the Connecticut Association for Independent Schools (10/10/2012)
"Mentoring, Historical Lessons Still Applicable Today," at Our History, Our Future: Celebrating Attorneys of Color in Connecticut, Moderator (4/13/2012)
"To Love, Honor, and Share Tax Deductions…?" presented at Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' (CSCPA) Tax360º Conference in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, co-presented with Felicia S. Hoeniger and Kelley Galica Peck (11/9/2011)
"Success as a Summer Associate in a Big Law Firm," published in Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity, co-presented with Bruce B. Barth (4/28/2011)
"Health Care Reform: Preparing Employers and Health Plans for 2011 and Beyond," co-presented with Bruce B. Barth and Melanie J. Hancock, webinar (10/12/2010)
R+C in the News
Virginia McGarrity Authors Article on ACA Employer Shared Responsibility
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyer Virginia McGarrity authored the article "ACA Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate," published as a Practice Note in Lexis Practice Advisor® on March 19, 2019. The article describes the shared responsibility rules for so-called applicable large employers (ALE) implemented by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Commonly referred to as the employer mandate or pay-or-play provisions of the ACA, the rules were designed to promote employers' traditional role in providing access to health insurance for their employees despite rising health care costs, and to complement the ACA's individual mandate, which requires individuals to obtain health coverage or pay an excise tax. And while tax reform legislation enacted in November 2017 effectively repeals the individual mandate as of 2019, the employer shared responsibility rules remain intact. Click here to read the full article.
Virginia McGarrity Is Honored at Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Annual Meeting
Virginia McGarrity and Lauren Sigg attended the 2019 Annual Meeting of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center in Hartford on May 14, 2019. Virginia was honored by the Board of Trustees for her years of service to the Stowe Center. She retired from the Board after fulfilling two three-year terms, serving as Secretary during the second term. At the Annual Meeting, the Board of Trustees welcomed new board members, elected new officers, and honored funders and volunteers. The Stowe Center is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the Hartford home of Harriet Beecher Stowe – known worldwide as the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin" - promoting discussion of her life and work, and inspiring continued pursuit and commitment to social justice and positive change.
Virginia McGarrity Presents Program on Municipal Defined Contribution Plans
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity presented a program on "Municipal Defined Contribution Plans: The Evolving Fiduciary Landscape," during the Government Finance Officers Association of Connecticut (GFOA-CT) Fall 2018 Quarterly Meeting at St. Clements Castle in Portland, Connecticut on November 8, 2018. GFOA-CT is comprised of over 400 state and local government finance officers and others interested in public finance. The Association's purpose is to promote the improvement of the methods of governmental financing in Connecticut.
51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®
A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.
52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019
52 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2019 (Copyright 2018 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC).
See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers.
Ed Heath, Virginia McGarrity, and Joanne Rapuano Present During MLG Roundtable Discussion
Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Joanne J. Rapuano, along with Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity, presented during the MLG Roundtable on June 14, 2018 at the firm. Mr. Heath and Ms. Rapuano presented an interactive program on "FCPA in 2018," which provided an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its common misconceptions. They also shared best practices for training and investigating employees in light of those common misconceptions. Ms. McGarrity's program on "The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits" covered emerging employee benefit trends shaping 2018, including pension de-risking strategies, tax reform changes to executive compensation and benefits, and the latest developments in health care reform.
Five Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected as James W. Cooper Fellows of the Connecticut Bar Foundation
The Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF) has elected Robinson+Cole lawyers Virginia E. McGarrity, Robert S. Melvin, Keisha S. Palmer, James P. Ray, and Brian J. Wheelin as 2018 Fellows of the James W. Cooper Fellows Program. The program was established to honor the leading members of the legal profession and the judiciary in Connecticut, to promote a better understanding of the legal profession and the judicial system, and to explore ways to improve the profession and the administration of justice in Connecticut. Membership in the Fellows is by invitation only and is evidence of professional distinction. The 2018 Fellows were welcomed during the CBFs Cooper Fellows on May 10, 2018 at New Haven Lawn Club in New Haven, Connecticut.
Virginia McGarrity Co-presents on Section 409A and Executive Compensation During CBA CLE Program
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity co-presented the program "Section 409A and Executive Compensation" on February 28, 2018 in Hamden, Connecticut. Presented by the Connecticut Bar Association's Labor & Employment Law Section, the CLE program focused on executive compensation issues that arise on termination of employment, including treatment of equity awards and deferred compensation under Section 409A. Ms. McGarrity offered a summary of key 409A concepts and covered the separation pay exception, contingent releases, and issues counsel should consider at the time of "exit" for senior executives.
Natale Di Natale, Rich Fil, Les Levinson, Virginia McGarrity, and Brian Nichols Present Health Law Webinar
Health Law Group lawyers Leslie J. Levinson and Brian D. Nichols, Labor + Employment Group lawyers Natale V. Di Natale and Virginia E. McGarrity, and Environmental, Energy + Telecommunications Group lawyer Richard M. Fil presented a program on "Getting Your Health Care Entity Ready for a Purchase or Sale Transaction: Steps for Success" on February 27, 2018. The webinar provided practical takeaways and key considerations in planning for a purchase or sale transaction of a health care entity including: regulatory issues related to hospitals, physician practices, and post-acute health care providers; resource management, deal process considerations, and transaction timing; and labor, employee benefit, and environmental issues.
Virginia McGarrity and Alisha Sullivan Co-author Article Published in ABA Labor and Employment Law Newsletter
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyers Virginia E. McGarrity and Alisha N. Sullivan co-authored the article "Disaster Relief in the Workplace," published in the Fall 2017 edition of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Labor and Employment Law Newsletter. In the article, Ms. McGarrity and Ms. Sullivan cover the benefits and resources available to employees by human resource management to assist those who have been affected by Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Click here to read the article
Virginia McGarrity and Alisha Sullivan Co-author Article Published in the Public Fiduciary
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyers Virginia E. McGarrity and Alisha N. Sullivan co-authored the article "Proposed Expansion of the PBGC's Missing Participant Program," published in the Fall 2017 edition of the Public Fiduciary, the official newsletter for Fiduciary Investment Advisors (FIA). FIA is an independent, employee-owned investment consulting firm that works with fiduciary clients including retirement plan sponsors, institutions, non-profit organizations, and private clients.
Virginia McGarrity and Alisha Sullivan Co-author Article Published in the Hartford Business Journal
Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyers Virginia E. McGarrity and Alisha N. Sullivan co-authored the article "Trump admin. allows employers to opt out of ACA's contraception mandate," published in the November 6, 2017 issue of the Hartford Business Journal. The article offers a pointed update about the expansion of the contraceptive exemption offered to public and private companies citing a religious or moral conviction against providing contraceptive coverage to its employees. Click here to view the entire article.
Virginia McGarrity Discusses the Future of Health Care Reform Under the Trump Administration
Employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity presented a program entitled "The Affordable Care Act: Where Do We Go From Here?" on April 25, 2017. Hosted by Robert Hensley & Associates LLC (RH&A), a leading provider for financial and insurance services in the Farmington Valley, the program focused on the state of healthcare reform. Ms. McGarrity provided RH&A's clients and prospective clients with some background information on the key provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). She also discussed current attempts to repeal and replace the ACA, as well as anticipated healthcare trends under the Trump Administration.
Employee Benefits Lawyers Speak at AICUM Spring Symposium 2017
Employee Benefits and Compensation Group lawyers Bruce B. Barth and Virginia E. McGarrity presented at the AICUM Spring Symposium 2017 in Worcester, Massachusetts, on March 23, 2017. In their session, "403(b) plans under attack: Fiduciary breach class actions brought against multiple plans," Mr. Barth and Ms. McGarrity discussed a spate of class action lawsuits brought on behalf of plan participants against a dozen well-respected universities who sponsor large 403(b) and 401(k) plans. AICUM is the leading voice on public policy issues that affect independent higher education in Massachusetts.
Virginia McGarrity Presents at CTCPA Conference
Employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity presented at the Connecticut Society of CPAs' (CTCPA) Employee Benefit Plans Conference on May 25, 2016, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. In the session "Fiduciary Update: Best Practices in Light of Recent Court Cases," Ms. McGarrity spoke about the impact of recent court decisions and government actions on retirement plans and their fiduciaries. In addition, she discussed the lawsuits relating to 401(k) plan investment options and the Department of Labor's fiduciary rule.
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Elected to CHBA Board
The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) recently announced its new board members for the 2016–2017 year. Labor and employment lawyer Sandra Marin was elected and employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity was reelected to the association's Board of Directors. Ms. Marin served as treasurer of the CHBA board for the 2015-2016 year. Ms. McGarrity is a former CHBA president.
The CHBA's goal is to enhance the visibility of Hispanic lawyers throughout Connecticut, to facilitate communication and sharing of information and resources among its members, to mentor new attorneys and law students, and to help the public and private sectors achieve diversity in their law firms and legal departments. In addition, the CHBA assists the Hispanic community in gaining access to the courts, achieving judicial diversity, and facing social challenges.
Robinson+Cole Sponsors Stowe Center's Big Tent Jubilee
Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the Fifth Annual Big Tent Jubilee at the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center, held on June 4, 2015, in Hartford, Connecticut. The third biennial Stowe Prize for Writing to Advance Social Justice was presented to Ta-Nehisi Coates, national correspondent for The Atlantic. Mr. Coates "consistently and thoughtfully examines cultural, social and political issues." This prize, awarded biennially to a U.S. author whose written work has significantly affected a critical social justice issue, as Stowe did in her book Uncle Tom's Cabin, was established in 2011 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of Stowe's birth. Employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity represented the firm at the event. Among the many attendees were Governor Dannel Malloy and John Dankosky, news director of WNPR.
Ms. McGarrity is secretary of the Stowe Center's Board of Trustees and has served on the board since January 2013. Proceeds from the Big Tent Jubilee benefit the Stowe Center's education programs, which inspire civic responsibility for children and adults.
Virginia McGarrity Presents to Middlesex Chamber of Commerce Board
Virginia E. McGarrity, employee benefits lawyer in the Hartford office, spoke to the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce's Board of Directors meeting at Middlesex Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut, on May 21, 2015. Ms. McGarrity spoke about health care reform, focusing on its impact on the business community. She provided an overview of the progress and potential of private exchanges and gave an update on the impending "Cadillac Tax," scheduled to go into effect in 2018. The approximately 60 attendees represented a wide array of businesses, including large and small, for-profit and nonprofit, and governmental.
Hartford Lawyers Elected to CHBA Board Positions
The Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) recently announced its new officers and board members for the 2015–2016 year. Labor and employment lawyer Sandra Marin was elected as CHBA's treasurer, and employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity was reelected to its Board of Directors. Ms. McGarrity is a former CHBA president.
Throughout Connecticut, the CHBA's goal is to enhance the visibility of Hispanic lawyers throughout the state, to facilitate communication and sharing of information and resources among its members, to serve as mentors to new attorneys and law students, and to help the public and private sectors achieve diversity in their law firms and legal departments. In addition, the CHBA assists the Hispanic community in gaining access to the courts, achieving judicial diversity, and facing social challenges.
Virginia McGarrity Is Guest Lecturer at SCOTUS Symposium
Virginia E. McGarrity, employee benefits lawyer in the Hartford office, was a guest lecturer for a Supreme Court symposium at Quinnipiac University School of Law on March 30, 2015. Her topic, King v. Burwell, is the latest challenge to a key component of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act—the premium tax subsidy. The symposium was part of a 14-week course on the Supreme Court of the United States that focuses on seven blockbuster cases before the Court this term. Each case is discussed in two classes: in the first class, guests lecture on the case's factual and legal background, as well as on its vulnerability for each side, and in the second class, students present moot court-style oral arguments.
Virginia McGarrity Presents on Health Care Reform
Employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity presented a continuing education session sponsored by ConnectiCare to a group of approximately 40 large group brokers on March 2, 2015. The session, "Advising Your Clients on Health Care Reform," covered common issues and questions brokers will face from large employers concerning control group rules, employer mandate penalties, and the Cadillac tax.
In addition, Ms. McGarrity co-conducted with Tim Harlan from Express Scripts an in-house training session, "Large Group Health Care Reform and Pharmacy Trends," for ConnectiCare on February 4. 2015. Participants included large group sales staff, actuaries, and benefits managers as well as account managers, underwriters, product management staff, and medical analytics staff.
Virginia McGarrity Assesses High Court's Silence on Same-Sex Marriage
On October 6, 2014, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear petitions requesting review of lower court rulings that struck down same-sex marriage bans in five states. In response, Law360 asked lawyers to explain the implications of the decision. One of them, employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity, shared her view on the topic. Please click here to find out what she had to say.
The Supreme Court's refusal to hear the petitions ultimately makes gay marriage legal in Indiana, Wisconsin, Utah, Virginia, and Oklahoma.
Virginia McGarrity Elected Secretary of Stowe Center Board
Employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity has been elected as secretary of the Board of Trustees of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center. Author of the antislavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe helped change our country's impression of the divisive issue of slavery. Her life has served as an example of how one person can make a significant difference. The Stowe Center "preserves and interprets Stowe's Hartford home and the Center's historic collections, promotes vibrant discussion of her life and work, and inspires commitment to social justice and positive change."
Ms. McGarrity has been a member of the Stowe Center's Board of Trustees since January 2013.
Hartford Lawyers Speak at CONNACCA Conference
Employee benefits lawyers Bruce B. Barth and Virginia E. McGarrity spoke to the Connecticut Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel's (CONNACCA) In-House Paralegal Conference on March 27, 2014. Mr. Barth and Ms. McGarrity, along with Thomas McGuire, senior deputy general counsel at UnitedHealthcare, presented the session "Perspective on the Affordable Care Act."
Representing northern Connecticut, CONNACCA has more than 120 members from the local companies of United Technologies Corporation and the Henkel Corporation. The organization holds CLE programs throughout the year, with topics ranging from navigating employment law to commercial insurance and business method patents.
Virginia McGarrity Speaks at CBIA Conference
Employee benefits lawyer Virginia McGarrity recently presented at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association's (CBIA) 2014 Human Resources Conference on March 20, 2014, in Cromwell, Connecticut. Ms. McGarrity partnered with Michelle Zettergren, senior vice president, chief sales, and marketing officer at ConnectiCare, Inc., to present "Benefits: What to Prepare for in 2015." The session provided HR professionals with key information on how to effectively manage the current health care environment. The conference attracted approximately 100 human resource professionals from across Connecticut.
Robinson & Cole Lawyers Answer Health Care Reform Questions
Robinson & Cole benefits lawyers Bruce B. Barth and Virginia McGarrity presented an overview of the upcoming requirements under health care reform and then addressed questions and concerns from brokers and employers in two sessions hosted by ConnectiCare. Michael Wise, president of ConnectiCare, Inc. & Affiliates, who attended said "their presentations were as clear and as accurate as anyone can get talking about something as complicated and ever-changing as [health care reform]." Approximately 360 brokers in the individual, small business, and large business insurance markets attended the first session on June 5 and over 85 human resources and benefits professionals from employers across Connecticut attended the second session on June 12.
Robinson & Cole Lawyers Support The Stowe Center
Robinson+Cole sponsored the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center's Big Tent Jubilee on May 30, 2013, at which Michelle Alexander, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness, was awarded the 2013 Stowe Prize for Writing to Advance Social Justice. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy, Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Hartford Arts Council Cathy Malloy, and Hartford Mayor Pedro E. Segarra attended the event that raised funds for the Stowe Center's education programs. Robinson+Cole lawyers Bruce B. Barth, John B. Lynch, Jr., and Virginia McGarrity, a member of the Stowe Center's Board of Trustees, also attended.
Robinson+Cole Sponsors Crawford Annual Dinner
Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the George W. Crawford Black Law Association ("Crawford") Annual Dinner on April 25, 2013. Firm lawyers John B. Lynch Jr., John H. Kane, David M. Panico, Keisha S. Palmer, Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, Virginia E. McGarrity, and Nicolas F. Perry attended the event, along with Richard Martinez and Marnie Rubin. Crawford works to enhance the role of black attorneys in the state, to establish lines of communication and affiliate with local and national organizations within the legal profession, and to focus on legal issues that affect members of the black community.
Ms. Palmer currently serves on Crawford's Board of Directors.
Virginia McGarrity Quoted in Connecticut Law Tribune
Employee benefits and compensation lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune article "Conn. Lawyers Tune in to Supreme Court for 'Civil Rights Issue of the Moment,'" published on March 29, 2013. The article offers responses from Connecticut lawyers on same-sex marriage and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) debate. Ms. McGarrity spoke to the potential impact of the DOMA decision, particularly within her practice and in regards to benefits and compensation from employers for same-sex couples.
Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association Honors Virginia McGarrity
Employee benefits attorney Virginia McGarrity received the 2012 Recognition Award from the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) at its annual awards dinner at the New Haven Lawn Club on November 15, 2012. Ms. McGarrity is past president of the CHBA. The award honors her leadership to the CHBA and commitment to the Hispanic legal community.
Robinson & Cole was a platinum sponsor of the event, which included a keynote address by Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy. Nearly 200 people from Connecticut and New York attended the dinner. Employee benefits attorney Bruce Barth, business transactions attorney and Managing Partner John Lynch, and litigation attorney Jim Wade represented the firm along with client guests.
The CHBA is an organization of lawyers, law students, paralegals, professors, and members of the judiciary, who encourage collaboration and development of Hispanic lawyers and who assist private and public legal employers in achieving their diversity goals. The CHBA is a member of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity and has awarded thousands of dollars in academic scholarships to law students over the years, including six scholarships at the 2012 awards dinner.
Virginia E. McGarrity Delivers Presentation to Connecticut Association for Independent Schools
Virginia E. McGarrity, an attorney in the Employee Benefits and Compensation Practice Group, provided an overview of the most important issues business managers need to plan for under health care reform at the business manager's meeting for the Connecticut Association for Independent Schools (CAIS) on October 10, 2012. Ms. McGarrity presented a timeline of when various health care reform provisions become effective for sponsors of group health plans and focused on changes nonprofit organizations need to address given the most recent guidance. CAIS is a voluntary association of 97 nonprofit independent schools serving over 30,000 students from all Connecticut towns and many other states and countries.
Virginia McGarrity Writes Article on Defense of Marriage Act in American Bar Association Newsletter
Employee benefits associate Virginia E. McGarrity wrote the article "Defense of Marriage Act Ruled Unconstitutional by Federal Appeals Court," published in the August 2012 issue of ABA Health eSource newsletter, a publication of the American Bar Association Health Law Section. The article provides a brief overview of the federal Defense of Marriage Act and the First Circuit's holding and discusses its impact for employers.
Virginia McGarrity Quoted in an Article About the Connecticut Bar Association's Diversity Efforts
The Connecticut Law Tribune quoted employee benefits and compensation associate Virginia E. McGarrity in the article "Ready To Claim A 'Seat At The Table,'" published on May 7, 2012. The story is about the Connecticut Bar Association allocating seats on its House of Delegates to bar associations representing minority groups. Each affinity bar association certified with the Connecticut Bar Association will select a House of Delegates member. Ms. McGarrity is past president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association.
Virginia McGarrity Begins Serving as Past President of Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Employee benefits attorney Virginia E. McGarrity began serving as past president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) on April 21, 2012. She was previously the CHBA's president.
The CHBA is an organization of lawyers, law students, paralegals, professors and members of the judiciary, who encourage the advancement, collaboration, and development of Hispanic lawyers and who assist private and public legal employers in achieving their diversity goals. The CHBA has undertaken substantial efforts to serve the bar and the Hispanic community in Connecticut and is a member of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity. Over the years the CHBA has awarded thousands of dollars in academic scholarships to law students.
Virginia McGarrity Moderates Panel Discussion at Attorneys of Color Symposium
Virginia McGarrity, an attorney in the Employee Benefits and Compensation Practice Group and president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, moderated a panel discussion for the Connecticut Bar Foundation's symposium entitled "Our History, Our Future: Celebrating Attorneys of Color in Connecticut" on April 13, 2012. The symposium conveyed the untold history of attorneys of color in Connecticut and included a luncheon presentation, as well as morning and afternoon panel discussions on mentoring and leadership. Ms. McGarrity served as moderator for the panel discussion "Mentoring, Historical Lessons Still Applicable Today," which discussed the importance of mentoring and its impact on the professional development of attorneys of color.
The Connecticut Bar Foundation James W. Cooper Fellows presented the event with the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association, the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association, the George W. Crawford Black Bar Association, and the South Asian Bar Association of Connecticut.
Virginia McGarrity Weighs In on the Connecticut Bar Association's Latest Diversity Initiative
Virginia McGarrity, an attorney in the Employee Benefits and Compensation Practice Group and president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA), was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune article "A Changing Image: CBA Attempts to Diversify Membership, Leadership," published on February 6, 2012. To encourage more diversity among its membership the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) amended its constitution to offer members of affinity bar associations, like the CHBA, discounted membership rates in the CBA. Another change the CBA made was to institute a new policy reserving six seats in its House of Delegates for representatives from minority groups.
Robinson & Cole Attorneys Participate in the Connecticut Society of CPAs' Annual Tax Conference
Attorneys Felicia S. Hoeniger, Virginia E. McGarrity, and Kelley Galica Peck participated in the panel discussion "To Love, Honor and Share Tax Deductions…?" at the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants' (CSCPA) Tax360º Conference on November 9, 2011, in Rocky Hill, Connecticut. While marriage for same-sex couples is now legal in Connecticut, same-sex marriage remains unrecognized by the federal government and most states, creating new, significant estate and financial planning challenges for CPAs, financial planners, attorneys, and other professionals. The panel discussed tax and estate planning techniques to address the unique needs of same-sex couples and the challenges to recognizing same-sex relationships in private employer benefit plans.
Employment and Benefits Attorneys Publish ERISA Health Plan Fiduciaries Article
Jean E. Tomasco, counsel in the employment section and member of the health and benefits litigation group, and Virginia E. McGarrity, associate in the benefits group, wrote an article concerning ERISA fiduciaries published in the November 2011 American Health Lawyers Association's newsletter Payors Plans & Managed Care.
The article, "ERISA Health Plans: Changes and Challenges in the Fiduciary Arena," covers the concept of the ERISA plan fiduciary, the scope of fiduciary duties, and proposed revisions to ERISA's definition of fiduciary. It also addresses regulatory initiatives by the U.S. Department of Labor as well as a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision with implications for plan fiduciaries.
Connecticut Law Tribune Recognizes Four Robinson & Cole Attorneys
Labor and employment lawyer Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, employee benefits lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity, public finance lawyer Keisha S. Palmer, and tax lawyer Scott E. Sebastian were four of 53 lawyers recognized in the September 26, 2011, issue of the Connecticut Law Tribune's special section "Lawyers of Color: High Achievers." The Connecticut Law Tribune received nominations to showcase successful lawyers of color from different areas of the law and from different generations.
Virginia McGarrity Accepts Award on Behalf of Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Employee benefits attorney Virginia E. McGarrity accepted the Hispanic National Bar Association's (HNBA) Affiliate Organization of the Year Award on behalf of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) at the HNBA annual convention in Dallas, Texas, on August 31, 2011. Ms. McGarrity is president of the CHBA, which received the award for outstanding contributions to the Hispanic legal community. Read more about the CHBA's contributions in its press release.
CHBA President Virginia McGarrity Featured in Connecticut Law Tribune Article
Employee benefits attorney Virginia McGarrity discussed her plans for the future of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) in the Connecticut Law Tribune article "Hispanic Bar President Focuses on Student Outreach." Ms. McGarrity is currently president of the CHBA and previously served as secretary.
Virginia McGarrity Named President of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Employee benefits attorney Virginia McGarrity has been elected president of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA). Ms. McGarrity was previously the CHBA's secretary. As president she will continue to promote the group's mission of encouraging the advancement, collaboration, and development of Hispanic attorneys and assisting private and public legal employers in achieving their diversity goals.
The CHBA is an organization comprised of attorneys, law students, and paralegals, as well as professors and members of the judiciary. The CHBA has undertaken substantial efforts to serve the bar and the Hispanic community in Connecticut and is a member and supporter of the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity. Over the years the CHBA has awarded thousands of dollars in academic scholarships to law students.
Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected Secretary of Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Employee benefits attorney Virginia McGarrity was recently elected secretary of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA) for the 2010-2011 term. The CHBA is committed to enhancing professional opportunities for Hispanic attorneys, mentoring new lawyers and law students, and helping private and public legal employers achieve their diversity goals.
Robinson & Cole Attorneys Coauthor Chapter in Bureau of National Affairs Publication
Business Transactions partner Eric J. Dale and Labor & Employment attorney Virginia E. Spiess recently coauthored "The Connecticut Corporate Practice Series" chapter of Doing Business in States Other Than the State of Incorporation, a publication of the Bureau of National Affairs, in April 2009. To read chapter, click here.
Robinson & Cole Attorney Elected to Board of Directors of Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association
Labor & Employment attorney Virginia E. Spiess was recently elected to the Board of Directors of the Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association (CHBA). The CHBA is committed to enhancing professional opportunities for Hispanic attorneys, serving as mentors to new lawyers and law students, and helping private and public legal employers achieve their diversity goals. CHBA's membership currently includes over one hundred members, among them the most recent appointments to the Connecticut state judiciary, the first Hispanics to serve as judges on the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, the first Hispanic state commissioner, and the first Hispanic to run for Attorney General.
R+C News Releases
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®
A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.
See the list of included lawyers in the news release.
Fifty-Nine Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018
Fifty-nine Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 59 lawyers from across the firm's practice groups and offices named to the list, 49 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state.
Additionally, the following six lawyers were named the Best Lawyers® 2018 "Lawyer of the Year" in Hartford, Connecticut, in the noted practice areas: Dennis C. Cavanaugh in Litigation – Construction; Stephen E. Goldman in Insurance Law; Stuart D. Rosen in Litigation – Banking and Finance; Edward J. Samorajczyk Jr. in Securities / Capital Markets Law; William T. Sellay in Mergers and Acquisitions Law; and Theodore J. Tucci in Health Care Law.
See a complete listing of all Robinson+Cole's ranked lawyers in the press release.
Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners
Robinson+Cole is pleased to announce the election of five new partners, effective January 1, 2017. The new partners are Brian M. Flaherty, Michael W. Kaufman, Virginia E. McGarrity, Rickie M. Sonpal, and Brian J. Wheelin.
"The development and advancement of our more junior lawyers is critical to our continuing success," said Stephen E. Goldman, Robinson+Cole's Managing Partner. "The advancement of these five new partners is representative of the ways in which the firm continues to grow and be successful. It gives me great pleasure to congratulate our new partners as well as our R+C community for helping them to be successful."
Read more in the press release.
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Named "New Leaders in the Law" by the Connecticut Law Tribune
The Connecticut Law Tribune has recognized Robinson+Cole lawyers Virginia McGarrity, Andrea Donovan Napp, Evan Seeman, and Brian Wheelin as New Leaders in the Law. They will be honored at an awards dinner on November 10 at The Bond Ballroom in downtown Hartford, along with the other lawyers being recognized. This distinction spotlights lawyers under the age of 40 who have excelled in the courtroom, in client service and cultivation, in service to bar associations, and in performing pro bono work or community service in a volunteer capacity.
Read more in the news release.
A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2015. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here. See the list of included lawyers in the news release.
Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers
A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for 2014.The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.
To see the recognized attorneys and their areas of practice, click here.
Local Organizations Recognize Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Service
Robinson & Cole cultivates a culture of pro bono service among its lawyers through the leadership of Edward J. Heath, pro bono partner and chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee, evident by recent honors numerous lawyers have received. Mr. Heath received the Connecticut Law Tribune's Pro Bono award, Alaine C. Doolan received the Connecticut Bar Association's Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award, and 33 lawyers made the CBA's 2012 Pro Bono Honor Roll.
Virginia McGarrity Elected to Harriet Beecher Stowe Center's Board of Trustees
The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center has elected Robinson & Cole lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity to its Board of Trustees for a three-year term. The mission of the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center is to preserve Stowe's Hartford home and the Center's historic collections, to promote discussion of Stowe's life and work, and to inspire commitment to social justice and positive change. The Stowe Center connects the social issues that Stowe brought to light in nineteenth-century America to the contemporary face of race relations, class and gender issues, economic justice, and education equity.
Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars
A total of 49 Robinson & Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for 2012. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice can be read in the full press release.
Robinson & Cole Announces Pro Bono Award Recipients
Robinson and Cole LLP has awarded William J. Egan, counsel in the firm's Business Litigation Group, and Virginia E. McGarrity, an associate in the firm's Employee Benefits and Compensation Group, the 2011 Pro Bono Award. This award recognizes individuals for their outstanding commitment to Robinson & Cole's pro bono initiative.


These are crazy good still warm out of the oven with a little ice cream, perfect as dessert or pop in the lunch box for a little treat!
Break up the chocolate and cube the butter, place in a bowl over a pot of simmering water - making sure the bottom of the bowl is not touching the water. Stir occasionally until melted.
Add the egg one by one making sure they are fully combined.
Pour the mixture into a lined baking tin and bake in the oven for 40-45 minutes. Poke the center with a wooden skewer - few crumbs should remain.
Let it cool in the tin before slicing up !
If you like you can drizzle withy melted chocolate after or maybe add some roast hazel nuts to the mix before baking !
Kate's Crunchy Granola Recipe for the store cupboard !
Who doesn't love a scone straight from the oven, with butter melting!


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Kaali is a 2018 Tamil language action period drama film, directed by Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi, starring Vijay Antony in the lead alongside Anjali, Sunaina, Amritha Aiyer and Shilpa Manjunath. Produced by Fatima Vijay Antony, the film began production in March 2017 and was released on 18 May 2018.
Bharath (Vijay Antony) is a surgeon in America. Every time he sleeps, he gets a dream about a bull chasing a baby and a woman's voice. When Bharath's mother goes into an emergency kidney transplant surgery, he decides to be her donor, but his father reveals it may not be possible because he is an adopted son. After his mother's successful surgery, Bharath goes to India to find out about his biological parents. Upon inquiry in the orphanage he grew up, he finds his mother's village and befriends Gopi (Yogi Babu). They find that Bharath's mother's name is Parvathy, his actual name was Kaali, and she died trying to save him from a charging bull. Bharath assumes Kaali and is able to piece together the reason for his dreams. When he asks about his father, nobody seems to know who he is. Kaali sets up a clinic in the village and tries to do a DNA match test of all the patients who come there. There is a sharp decrease in the number of patients coming to a local Siddha doctor Valli (Anjali). She plays pranks on Kaali, and they get to know to each other.
Kaali and Gopi have suspicions on the village head Periyasamy (Madhusudhan Rao). They have him tell his past, where a young Periyasamy (Vijay Antony) is in love with his college mate Thenmozhi (Amritha Aiyer), but they face opposition from their parents. They plan to elope when they find that Thenmozhi is pregnant, but due to problems, he arrives later than expected. Thenmozhi consumes poison and dies, thinking he betrayed her. When Kaali asks her name, Periyasamy tells that she is Thenmozhi, and Kaali realizes Periyasamy is not his father.
Later, Kaali and Gopi come across Thala Vatti Maari (Nassar) and try to find out about him. A young Maari (Vijay Antony) is a thief and goes to a house in the middle of the night to steal. He finds a married woman Parvathy (Shilpa Manjunath) trying to kill her abusive husband Gounder (Vela Ramamoorthy). Maari steals money and jewels from her. Once Maari is out of the house, Parvathy follows him and tries to retrieve the stolen things, but he overpowers her. This incident blossoms into love between the two, and they try to elope to escape Gounder. Gounder finds out about the affair and orders his men to kill them. Parvathy dies trying to save Maari. Maari chops off Gounder's head, and this begins a riot in the village. Kaali finds that Maari is not his father.
The DNA test results come, and Kaali finds a match with a woman who may be his grandmother. She tells that she had a daughter who worked in a church and died, and Kaali realizes his mother's name is not Parvathy but Poomayil (Sunaina). He is suspicious of Father John (Jayaprakash), a man who has the respect of all the villagers. He tries to match John's DNA and reads his personal diary where he comes to know about John's past. A young John (Vijay Antony) comes to the village to become a Christian priest. He finds about the casteism in the village, and people are being subjected to ill-treatment. He abolishes the caste system. Certain upper-caste members object to this, and Gounder is one of them. His henchman Das (RK Suresh) beats up John, and Poomayil tends to him while he recovers. They accidentally make love, and Poomayil becomes pregnant. John tries to convince Poomayil to elope with him and get married, but she refuses.
Das sets fire to all the lower caste community's huts in the wake of Gounder's murder. A riot begins, and a lot of people die. Das is arrested and vows to take revenge on John. Poomayil is also presumed to be dead. John becomes a priest and has been serving the village as per Poomayil's wish since then. In reality, Poomayil escapes the village without anyone's knowledge, had given birth to Kaali, and lived under a different identity as Parvathy until she died. Kaali finds that his biological father is John, and his DNA also matches to prove it. Das comes out of jail and tries to kill John, but Kaali saves him. Kaali chooses to let John live in peace and continue his service to the community. He leaves the village and takes along his grandmother and Valli with him to America.
Directed by	Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Produced by	Fatima Vijay Antony
Written by	Kiruthiga Udhayanidhi
Starring	Vijay Antony, Anjali, Sunaina, Amritha Aiyer, Shilpa Manjunath
Music by	Vijay Antony
Cinematography	Richard M. Nathan
Edited by	Lawrence Kishore
Production Vijay Antony Film Corporation
Distributed by	Red Giant Movies
Release date May 18, 2018
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Yale Medical School Employee Charged: Stealing and Reselling $31M in Computer Equipment
A former Yale University Medical School employee has been charged with fraud and money laundering for allegedly stealing $31 million worth of computer equipment over more than a decade, then reselling it.
Jamie Petrone-Codrington started working at Yale in 2008 for the Department of Emergency Medicine, and then taking up a position as the director of finance and administration. As the director, Petrone-Codrington had the authority to okay and make purchases below $10,000, according to Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and David Sundberg, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Even though acquisition was part of her job, reselling equipment was not. In 2013, Pedrone-Codrington "engaged in a scheme whereby she ordered, or caused others working for her, to order millions of dollars of computer hardware from Yale vendors using Yale Med funds and arranged to ship the stolen hardware to an out-of-state business in exchange for money," the statement said.
While the Justice Department has stated that the charges did not constitute guilt, New Haven Biz reported that Petrone-Codrington estimated 90% of her purchases were fraudulent. She had submitted thousands of false purchase orders since 2018 alone, said the complaint obtained by New Haven Biz. Additionally, she is accused of breaking up the purchases so they'd fall below the $10,000 limit.
It has been found that items included more than 8,000 iPads and Surface Pro tablet computers. She ordered $2.1 million in computer equipment between May 27 and Aug. 19 this year, investigators said. They're still evaluating the items' purchase status. "It is further alleged that Petrone-Codrington falsely represented on Yale internal forms and in electronic communications that the hardware was for specified Yale Med needs, such as particular medical studies, and she broke up the fraudulent purchases into orders below the $10,000 threshold that would require additional approval," the accusations went on. "The out-of-state business, which resold the computer hardware to customers, paid Petrone-Codrington by wiring funds into an account of a company in which she is a principal."
The criminal complaint charges Petrone-Codrington with mail fraud, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years; wire fraud, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years; and money laundering, which carries a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.
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"Happy to help always" is the motto of Hubmart, a growing retail chain in Nigeria reputed for offering world-class shopping experience. Hubmart has built great value and right prices for its teeming customers. With 200-plus employees working across multiple locations in Lagos, Hubmart's excellent customer-oriented operations required an effective and efficient human resources management system.
That is where TAMS came in. With a value proposition that aligns with Hubmart's philosophy of need for simplicity, ease of access, control, value for money and convenience, TAMS provided an easy-to-use and budget-friendly human resource management solution.
The Place is a proudly Nigerian restaurant serving great tasty meals in a friendly environment. With a modest beginning 12 years ago, it now boasts of over a dozen restaurants located in different parts of Lagos. Described as a unique place to experience quality life in Lagos, The Place offers a variety of hospitality services such as restaurant serving, local and international cuisines, catering, hotels, bars, and nightclub.
A workplace solution of choice for small, medium and large organizations, TAMS successfully onboarded HUBMART as one of its over 1,000 clients across Nigeria and West Africa.
Hubmart, is one of the 1,000 companies currently using TAMS across Nigeria and West Africa. TAMS Cloud Biometric Solution is a proven system that has improved organizations return on investment through automated system of detecting time theft and curbing employee's laxity. Services on TAMS Solution includes Time Attendance, Payroll System, JobCloud,Verification and Identity Management, Electronic Voting, Event Management, Asset Management, Reports & Statistics and Communication. Today over 1,000 thriving organizations are using TAMS to automate their workforce management and increase operational efficiency and as a result they are seeing a significant reduction in direct and indirect labor costs.
Imagine an organisation with more than 50 employees, managing leave requests manually for such an amount of employee would be a source of constant worry, especially during peak holiday seasons and busy business spells. On the one hand, if you get work scheduling wrong you could find yourself short-staffed, and that could ultimately hurt your business, while on the other hand, managing holiday requests unfairly could give rise to disgruntled staffs or worse still, lose valuable members of your team. This is why more than 1000 Companies in Nigeria are using TAMS Human Resource Solution to effectively manage their workforce for productivity.
Here are some general rules and simple strategies you can put in place to ensure the system of booking and taking leave is operated consistently and fairly.
Almost all workers have the statutory right to annual paid leaves and others alike based on the company's policies. Managing such request effectively requires just more than a manual process.
It is really important to create a level playing field and that starts with making the leave policy clear as soon as a new employee start's work. It is worth reminding existing staffs on a regular basis of the company policy as regards to holiday leave too. This is especially important if there are designated times when the business is closed (i.e. on public holidays declared by the government), or times when no leave is allowed. Clarity will avoid disappointment and misunderstanding.
Many companies operate a method of getting people in the same department/unit to present when they would be going on leave in order to avoid clashes.
Lay out clearly if there are any priorities, such as seniority, or how long the employee has been with the company. Also, be clear if there is a deadline for leave requests. Explain clearly in the policy how leave clashes will be dealt with.
Automating your leave request process means you can view all leave applications monthly. You will have a convenient record of all leave activity, making it easy to analyse and spot arrangements. TAMS Human Resource Solution makes leave request easy and seamless. With TAMS Human Resource Solution, Staffs are constantly aware of their leave periods and can easily prepare for a hand-over.
Consider rewarding your employees who sacrifice leave and work during peak times instead. A reward, such as allowances, could act as an incentive for someone who hasn't been given priority. Letting your faithful employee leave early on a less busy day is a great way to say thank you for their commitment.
If you are serious about managing leave fairly, you will need to track leave requests and look for patterns. If one staff member always gets the Christmas holidays off, you will need to be mindful to make other requests at that time a priority next year. Having TAMS HR Software to manage leave requests and track patterns will also help you identify problems, such as too many 'emergency' days off (casual leaves). It will give you the information you need to nip things in the bud.
It's easy to pay little attention to those who aren't rattling your cage about time off. Get towards the end of the leave year, however, and you could have a holiday dispute on your hands. Employees may assume they can take all of their leave late in the year if annual leave policy is not clearly communicated. Avoid disgruntled employees losing their leave because they have not bothered to take it.
TAMS Human Resource Solution is designed to effectively manage leaves and vacation with a simple workflow for approvals and the ability to support complex multi-branch organizations.


We are proud to announce Isaac Rost has joined our Jamestown Office.
Rost will serve as a staff engineer. He is a recent graduate from North Dakota State University. He earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. With interest in transportation and municipal engineering, Rost will bring energy to the role. Rost spent four years interning for consulting firms and municipalities. This included a summer with Interstate Engineering in Jamestown.
"I hope to help grow the company while maintaining the standard of excellence that is expected of engineers at Interstate Engineering," said Rost of his new position.
Welcome to the team Isaac!


The intention is to show a running parallel story-line where KARR rises from apparent oblivion to cause havoc, while KITT falls and begins showing vulnerabilities.
- back to "Junkyard Dog"
- Epilogue of "Junkyard Dog" used.
Great combination of two classic episodes from this seminal 80's series. The two episodes worked really well as one satisfying fix that never feeels like a double bill but rather a single episode with two concurrent storylines due to the clever structure of the narrative. KARR comes back for vengeance just as KITT is having a bad case of PTSD! In true 80's fashion though KITT finds his mojo again and (along with Michael) saves the day!
Another fine edit from Zarius, thorouyghly enjoyed!
Ah, a truly satisfying edit by Zarius! He has done an amazing job turning two great episodes into one truly solid special. Cuts were seamless, and impressive. The narrative truly works as one, doesn't confuse or make the audience think these were two separate stories.
All in all, a truly great edit by Zarius!