As indicated in a prior email, in an October 29, 2019 decision the Compensation Review Board ordered the respondents to reimburse a claimant for his expenses associated with obtaining medical marijuana. See Caye v. Thyssenkrupp Elevator, 6296 CRB -1-18-11 (October 29, 2019). The respondents appealed this decision to the Appellate Court on November 15, 2019, […]
Frederick J. Trotta, Sr. recently obtained a defendant’s verdict on behalf of an emergency medicine physician in a wrongful death medical malpractice action tried to a jury in New London. The plaintiff in this action was the Estate of a 55-year-old male who had lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into an oncoming SUV […]
In a Superior Court decision dated November 12, 2019, Judge Trial Referee Joseph Shortall concluded that municipalities may use the municipal gain on utility poles and in underground utility conduits for the provision of broadband internet service. In doing so, Judge Shortall overturned a PURA ruling that the provision of such services by a municipality […]
The Firm is pleased to welcome attorney Nancy Valentino. Based in our New Haven office, Nancy joins our Litigation & Dispute Resolution, Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Practice Groups. She defends all phases of medical malpractice and personal injury matters, and has also handled a variety of employment litigation, including wrongful discharge, employee discrimination and […]
Attorney Kevin Green presented,“Employee Handbook & Policies: Time for an Update?” at the Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) 2019 Employment Law Conference. He addressed top reasons to have an updated employee handbook, key policies to have, and language to avoid, among other topics. The Conference delivered an in-depth overview of some of the most […]
As part of Halloran Sage’s continuing efforts to inform our clients of significant developments in the law, this is an update about a recent Connecticut Supreme Court decision dealing with the interplay among zoning variances, nonconforming structures, and flood-zone reconstruction requirements. The case name is Mayer-Wittmann v. Zoning Board of Appeals of the City of […]
In a newly released decision from the Compensation Review Board, Caye v. Thyssenkrupp Elevator, 6296 CRB-1-18-11 (October 29, 2019), the respondents were ordered to reimburse a claimant for his expenses associated with obtaining medical marijuana. In Caye, the claimant had sustained catastrophic injuries in a work-related accident. He was prescribed medical marijuana, and the uncontroverted […]
Halloran Sage attorneys Richard Tynan and Frederick Trotta recently attended the American Board of Trial Attorneys (ABOTA) Annual Gala, following Fred’s invitation to become an ABOTA member. Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil […]
Mark Branse is a featured speaker at the Connecticut Association of Conservation and Inland Wetlands Commissions (CACIWC) Annual Meeting & Environmental Conference in Cromwell on November 23rd. Mark will join Janet Brooks to provide the annual Wetlands Law & Regulations Update with Question & Answer Session, and keep workshop attendees current on recent legislative and […]
Halloran Sage attorneys recently attended the Connecticut Veterans Legal Center (CVLC)’s 10 Year Saluting Service gala. Over the past ten years, the CVLC has taken on more than 1,000 cases for veterans facing legal struggles and has facilitated pro bono legal services equivalent to $4 million dollars for Connecticut veterans. In partnering with the CVLC, […]