Workers’ Compensation claims in Connecticut are a fluid topic right now in the era of COVID-19. For now, the Workers’ Compensation Commission has successfully transitioned from live hearings to telephonic hearings, including for formal hearings. However, with the transition there is likely to be a delay in proceedings. Given the state of affairs, there are […]
Executive order 7I was issued on Saturday evening by Gov. Lamont and includes important relief from certain deadlines and notice requirements related to municipal agencies handling land use applications. This message is intended to summarize its provisions and to highlight some matters that are not addressed by the order; particularly, necessary hearing procedures to afford […]
Executive Order 7I issued on Saturday evening by Gov. Lamont has significant effects on the operations of municipalities in Connecticut, particularly in the areas of budget adoption, land use applications and taxation and assessments. While the changes are discussed in some detail in the text of Executive Order 7I, the following are some of the […]
On March 18, what is known as the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” was signed into law and will become effective in the next fifteen (15) days. The “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” contains a number of provisions to address the pandemic caused by Covid-19, including provisions expanding leave under the Family and Medical Leave […]
As the world struggles to manage through the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), we want to assure you that we are committed to supporting our clients, colleagues, and communities effectively. Halloran Sage has assembled Crisis Teams that are working around the clock, directly supporting our clients and evaluating information from the CDC, as well […]
During these extraordinary times, we wanted to let you know that Halloran Sage attorneys are always thinking about how we can help you and your business navigate in the present day environment. While businesses may be forced to address novel issues affecting their operations, all businesses affected by COVID-19 should be thinking about the following issues […]
Governor Lamont’s Executive Order No. 7C, issued on March 15, 2020, includes two sections addressing municipal and regional school district budget adoption processes. These provisions are designed to allow towns and regional school districts to have some flexibility in the timing of various actions which may need to be taken in the coming days pursuant to […]
Late yesterday afternoon, Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 7D became available, and clarified his earlier announcement that prohibited the gathering of 50 or more people, limited the operation of restaurants, bars and private clubs, and closed OTB facilities as well as gyms, sports, fitness and recreational facilities, and movie theaters “until further notice.” E.O.7D made these changes effective […]
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 […]