Amity Chamber Launches Free Breakfast & Briefs Legal Series

On Tuesday, April 21st, the Amity Chamber of Commerce will launch the legal seminar program, "Breakfast & Briefs." The program will be presented by Amity Chamber member Zabel Schellenberg Attorneys at Law, and led by two of the firm's partners, Owen Weaver and Courtney George.

Breakfast & Briefs will be held on the third Tuesday of the month, rotating between Charter Senior Living of Orange, 197 Indian River Road, Orange, and Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge, 330 Amity Road, Woodbridge. Both Charter locations will provide a free, catered breakfast as part of their ongoing commitment to the Amity Chamber and businesses throughout the region.

Free to Amity Chamber members, businesses, entrepreneurs, and non-profit associations, Breakfast & Briefs will cover a wide range of subjects to benefit, inform, and support organizations of all types and sizes.

The first Breakfast & Briefs will be held on Tuesday, April 21st, at Charter Senior Living of Woodbridge. This seminar will provide a legal update on Connecticut legislation that passed in 2025 and its associated business impacts, obligations, and opportunities, including:

• Public Act 25-44: Changes to Consumer Protection Laws, including increased compliance obligations for advertising, warranties, and dispute resolutions.
• House Bill 7287: Change to the State Set-Aside Program for certain state-financed municipal public works or quasi-public agency contracts. Bill 7287 defines which businesses can compete for contracts, potentially expanding opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses.
• PA 25-12: Changes to Workers’ Compensation

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE FREE PROGRAM or visit https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/jqagtwe

Future Breakfast & Briefs seminars will focus on Connecticut leave laws, business liability, and other topics that are essential to business competitiveness, productivity, obligations, and profitability. Further information and separate registrations for each future seminar will be provided approximately one month before the seminar date.

Exclusive, New Amity Chamber of Commerce Membership Benefit

To coincide with the launch of Breakfast & Briefs, Zabel Schellenberg has introduced an exclusive Amity Chamber membership benefit program that offers a 20% discount on the firm's prevailing hourly rates for general counsel-type work, excluding litigation. Further information about the program may be obtained by emailing director@amityctchamber.com

Weaver said, "On behalf of Zabel Schellenberg, we are delighted to partner with the Amity Chamber to share actionable knowledge and legal insights with our fellow Chamber members and the business community. From legislative updates to addressing best practices and compliance concerns, our objective is to offer relevant and current legal information that supports, protects, and fosters business success."

Barry Lee Cohen, CEO of the Amity Chamber of Commerce, said, "As we celebrate our first anniversary as the Amity Chamber of Commerce, we are proud and excited to expand our programs and benefits while continuing to create value for our members and the communities we serve."

"The Breakfast & Briefs program equips our members with legal knowledge that will assist businesses in strategic direction and maximizing operations. We thank Zabel Schellenberg and Charter Senior Living for their generosity, expertise, and partnership in offering this program."