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” […]
Halloran & Sage Partner Duncan Forsyth spoke at a seminar sponsored by the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities discussing the “Rules to Govern By,” Freedom of Information Act, ethics, and parliamentary procedures. The workshop gave advice on setting goals, policy development, building consensus, municipal finance, local legislature issues, CEO relations, constituent relations, and news media relations and websites. […]
The plaintiff's decedent was killed in an automobile accident caused by a psychiatric patient who fell asleep at the wheel. The plaintiff alleged that the medication prescribed to the patient caused her to fall asleep. The Connecticut Appellate Court held that a psychiatrist owes no duty of care to the public to warn a patient […]