This case resolved a longstanding procedural question regarding apportionment complaints. Although we lost, it is still significant. Supreme Court decided the 120 day provision for filing apportionment complaints is mandatory, not directory.
Halloran & Sage Real Estate attorney Richard Roberts discussed the process of successfully handling a real estate deal from beginning to end. Designed for attorneys, paralegals, and sophisticated real estate professionals who desire a comprehensive review of the legal aspects of putting a successful real estate deal together this practical seminar provided “all you need to know” […]
Joseph Fortner, Jr. defended a small manufacturer of replica firearms against claims that its revolvers infringed the trademarks and trade dress of a large competitor.
Assisted in obtaining partial summary judgment in trademark litigation.
This case involved a claim by a real estate developer that a competitor had engaged in vexatious litigation and violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act in connection with certain proceedings in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Connecticut. On appeal, Halloran & Sage successfully argued that the plaintiff's claims were federally […]
Halloran & Sage attorney Duncan Forsyth designed a presentation that addressed common areas of exposure to liability, both as individuals and as Firms, and Errors and Omissions Insurance Policies as they pertained to Environmental Professionals. This presentation furnished attendees with the tools that helped identify and prevent malpractice claims. During this presentation attendees: Discussed what environmental professionals are asked to […]
A presentation that was specially prepared for the Environmental Professional’s Organization of Connecticut regarding Potential Claims and Errors and Omissions Insurance Policies. Halloran & Sage Attorney Duncan Forsyth designed a presentation that addressed common areas of exposure to liability both as individuals and as firms and Errors and Omissions Insurance Policies as they pertain to Environmental Professionals. […]
J. Randolph MacPherson has joined the law firm of Halloran & Sage as a Partner in the Washington, D.C. office. He practices in the administrative and regulatory, business and commercial, construction, and commercial litigation areas. Prior to Halloran & Sage, Randy was a partner for two other Washington, D.C. firms and served for 16 years […]
The "CAN-SPAM Act of 2003," which became effective on January 1, 2004, sets forth new federal restrictions on the use of commercial e-mail which could have significant effects on businesses that use e-mail to advertise or to communicate with customers. The Act outlines three categories of commercial e-mail, two of which are potentially relevant to […]
Insurance companies typically conclude disclaimer letters by inviting their insureds to submit additional information which might have a bearing on the coverage issues and the reasons for the disclaimer. Effective January 1, 2004, however, companies writing “personal risk insurance” in Connecticut can no longer simply conclude their denial letters with such language. “Personal risk insurance” […]