A recently published Washington Post perspective by Judge Angela Robinson (retired) summarizes the history of Black women federal judges in America (link below). Judge Robinson provides ADR services as a mediator, private judge and arbitrator with Halloran Sage. History shows why it’s time for a Black woman to sit on the Supreme Court

In January of 2022, Judge Merriam granted Halloran Sage’s Insurance Defense Group’s motion for summary judgment in its entirety in a home insurance water damage case pending in federal court. In its motion for summary judgment, the group challenged the plaintiff’s claim that the client had breached its insurance contract. The defendant argued that the […]

Halloran Sage is pleased to announce that attorneys John Murphy and Kyle Pavlick, formerly of Cranmore, Fitzgerald & Meaney, LLC (“CFM”), have joined the firm. The new team members complement and bolster the firm’s corporate business and real estate practice groups, as well as the firm’s litigation practice. “Our objective has always been to collaboratively […]

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As has often been the case during the pandemic, mixed messages have been communicated to municipal leaders regarding deadlines to implement the OSHA Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”). Although federal OSHA ETS requirements were initially stayed by a federal circuit court, that stay was lifted by the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. That decision will be […]

Six years ago, attorney Joe Fortner became involved in a small church in Wilmington, Vermont. As the Holiday Season approached, he was surprised to discover that notwithstanding the green pines and white steeples, there was no carol sing during the Holiday Season. So, he decided to fill that void with what has become an annual […]

Attorney James Perito will moderate the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce 2022 Regional Legislative Breakfast on January 13th. The event convenes the regional business community for networking and an opportunity to hear from local legislators about proposed legislation affecting business and economic development ahead of the 2022 legislative session. GNHCC will also unveil their […]

Angela Robinson has been named to the Connecticut CASA Advisory Council. Angela brings her background as a mediator with Halloran Sage and as a retired Superior Court judge to the Connecticut affiliate of the national nonprofit. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) works to advance the best interests of children who have experienced abuse or neglect, […]

By Hon. Angela C. Robinson I think that the factor that has the most influence on whether a mediation fails or succeeds is whether the parties are truly listened to and heard. When parties feel heard, when their intentions and motivations are clearly received and fairly interpreted, then mediation can be successful, even when neither […]

Attorney Nancy Valentino was recently appointed to the New Haven County Bar Association’s Executive Committee. As a member of the Committee, she will also serve as Chair of the Court Relations Committee. The Committee addresses topics and issues that affect the relationship and communication between attorneys and the local judiciary. The Committee also sponsors Bench-Bar […]