As of 8:00 tonight, all bars, restaurants, gyms, and movie theaters are to be shut down “until further notice.” For most all of us, COVID-19, and its drastic impact on our day to day lives and businesses, is already unprecedented. While the health and well being of the people of the State of Connecticut and containment of […]

Attached is the full memo of the Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Commission’s current policy with respect to workers’ compensation claims management in the context of Connecticut’s response to COVID-19. Of note: 1. Hearings for the next three days are cancelled; 2. There will be an attempt to conduct hearings going forward by telephone, but the Commission will […]

The first inquiry for all employers in addressing coronavirus issues in the workplace should be: Are we complying with our obligation under OSHA’s General Duty Clause to provide employees with “employment and a place of employment, which are free from recognized hazards that are causing or are likely to cause death or serious physical harm.” […]

Halloran Sage is pleased to announce that Jennifer Pedevillano has been admitted as a Partner. Jen is a member of the Firm’s Construction, Labor & Employment, and Litigation Practice Groups. She handles construction matters, contract disputes, products liability matters, as well as complex commercial and corporate litigation matters. Jen also represents employers in all areas […]

Attorney Richard Roberts will present at the Land Use and Zoning: Working with Local Governments seminar sponsored by the National Business Institute on April 20th. The program focuses on overcoming real estate investment challenges. Rich will speak on the subject of “Local Ordinances and Procedures – What You Need to Know,” addressing topics such as: […]

Halloran Sage attorney Casey O’Connell represented a craft beverage company in a $2.0 million equity round, after previously representing the company in a $3.1 million equity financing and business acquisition and a $2.0 million equity raise. The firm also serves as the company’s outside general counsel, handling the company’s equity incentive plan, intellectual property, corporate […]

The Hartford County Bar Association recently hosted its annual Barristers’ Ball,. Attending from Halloran Sage were (L to R), Shelly Graybill, attorney Nico Piscopo, attorney Matthew Hutchinson, attorney Alyssa Caserta, attorney Susan O’Donnell, attorney Logan Carducci, Anthony Carducci, and attorney Rachel Fain. The annual event, which was held at the historic Hartford Club and is […]

Opportunities to Shelter Assets  Under the Uniform Trust Code for Connecticut, effective January 1, 2020, one may form a Domestic Asset Protection Trusts (akin to Foreign Asset Protection Trusts), which allows powerful provisions for one to shield assets from creditors. It also allows for trusts to last up to 800 years thus allowing Family Dynasty […]

Medicare is our national healthcare program essentially for individuals who have attained 65 years of age.  When a patient’s recovery from a medical event plateaus, Medicare only provides up a maximum of 100 days until coverage under this plan ceases.  At this point one must pay for rehabilitation and long-term care needs.  Long-term care needs […]

Attorney Mike Zizka discussed his book, What’s Legally Required? A Guide to the Legal Rules for Making Local Land-Use Decisions at a recent meeting of the Northwest Hills Council of Governments (NHCOG). The reference guide, tailored to local planning, zoning, conservation and wetland commissioners, is a comprehensive guide to Connecticut land use laws and procedures. […]