As businesses find themselves the recipients of funds from an approved loan under the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) of the 2020 CARES Act, the focus has now shifted to how to properly use the money and whether, and to what extent, the loan will be forgiven, in light of the representations – and certifications – […]
Halloran Sage attorneys are connecting with their local communities to provide needed aid to medical service providers, small businesses, and struggling families during the coronavirus epidemic. The efforts of two such attorneys, Fred Trotta and Morris Borea, are highlighted here. As a co-owner of local Wallingford company, Biocell Ambulance Protection Services, attorney Fred Trotta is […]
By Suzanne M. Scibilia and Brian G. Enright Funding of the expanded Paycheck Protection Program – another $310 billion – is in full swing. The SBA’s Frequently Asked Questions (“FAQ”) keep changing, adding increasing uncertainty about whether PPP loans will actually be forgiven when the time comes. The addition of Question #31 to the FAQ on April […]
Halloran Sage represented a Georgia corporation seeking to acquire land to construct a multi-million dollar cutting-edge refrigeration food distribution facility in Plainville, Connecticut. Attorneys Kenneth Slater and Richard Roberts negotiated the purchase and sale agreement, assisted with environmental issues associated with historical dumping on the site, assisted in obtaining both wetlands and planning and zoning […]
The Firm is pleased to announce that Chambers USA has once again recognized Halloran Sage’s practice areas and individual attorneys within its 2020 edition. An international publisher of legal profession guides, Chambers is esteemed worldwide for its detailed research and review process. Law firms and individual lawyers are ranked and assessed on the quality of […]
Attorney James Perito is featured on the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce webinar, Business & Property Contracts in the Coronavirus Crisis, covered by New Haven Biz. The panel addressed force majeure clauses, leases, and other contract disputes that have arisen during COVID-19. During the discussion, Jim recommended, “You need to have conversations and negotiations […]
Attorney Craig Lifland was recently featured in the Connecticut Law Tribune article, “Technology Creates Opportunity for Hartford Bankruptcy Attorney.” Michael Marciano writes, “A recent videoconferenced bench hearing in Hartford, one of the state’s first, went remarkably smoothly, according to top Connecticut bankruptcy attorney Craig Lifland of Halloran Sage.” The full article may be viewed on […]
The Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS) has launched a new assistance program specifically designed to help taxpayers subject to current DRS collections matters who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The DRS Priority One Taxpayer Assistance Program (Priority One) is available to business and individual taxpayers who may be unable to meet their […]
The coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic has been the subject of significant political and governmental action. In many states, government responses have been through executive orders or administrative actions, rather than legislation. In Connecticut, for instance, Governor Lamont has issued (at last count) 28 Executive Orders premised upon his initial declaration of a public health and civil preparedness emergency resulting […]
In “A Gathering Storm Threatens the Future of Legal Aid,” Liam Brennan, Executive Director of Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC), writes that the coronavirus pandemic is presenting a number of concerns for the legal aid community, including funding shortfalls amidst growing legal needs. Among the ways to help support Connecticut’s most vulnerable citizens, Brennan recommends […]