Craig Lifland has been practicing bankruptcy law in Connecticut for over 38 years – long enough to witness a technological evolution in bankruptcy proceedings. Changes range from courtroom stenographers to electronic transcription, from mounds of letters to sign at the end of the day to email transmission, and from reams of papers in voluminous Chapter […]
In response to the changing legal needs and new realities faced by our clients, Halloran Sage has established three new transactional practice areas to further assist buyers, sellers, brokers, investors, and alternative lenders. Many businesses are now scrambling to meet their obligations to their employees, creditors, and landlords. Through their Restructuring, Reorganization and Bankruptcy practice, […]
The long-awaited Executive Order was issued last evening regarding outdoor dining and retail activities clearing the way for simplified and expedited municipal approvals of outdoor dining and retail for existing businesses. The full order (EO 7 MM) is attached. What it does: It defines outdoor activities as outdoor food and beverage service and the display of […]
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. As a co-owner of local Wallingford company, Biocell Ambulance Protection Services, attorney Fred Trotta is involved in the protection of first responders from coronavirus. Several years ago, the company […]
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 […]