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A contract falls apart. A competitor gains an unfair advantage based on your trade secrets. A deal goes sideways and your client wants someone to pay. The question at the root of these matters is whether you have an ordinary breach of contract claim or something with more legal leverage: a CUTPA claim.

It matters greatly. When a commercial dispute turns into a CUTPA claim, everything can change. Punitive damages come into play. The attorneys’ fees can be rewarded. The settlement position may look completely different than it did when you were arguing a plain contract claim.

So where’s the line? How do you tell the difference?

Losing your job is hard enough without thinking about the decisions you'll have to make on the way out. Your HR representative hands you a document, tells you it's the normal package, and asks you for your signature. It may seem good enough, but there's a question you should think about before you sign your name: is this severance package negotiable?

Most attorneys know Connecticut’s Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUPTA) violations can occur in consumer protection cases. What some do not realize is that business-to-business disputes can trigger CUTPA claims too. Understanding when a commercial dispute crosses into CUTPA territory can mean the difference between a straightforward contract claim and a case with punitive damages, attorneys fees, and substantially greater settlement leverage.
 

Connecticut just created an explicit CUTPA violation that didn’t exist before. It’s one your clients will actually encounter – surveillance pricing.
 

If you’re handling a sophisticated business dispute in Connecticut and considering whether the Connecticut Complex Litigation Docket makes sense for your case, then you’re asking the right questions. The Complex Litigation Docket (CLD) operates differently from Connecticut’s standard civil docket. Understanding these differences can impact both your case strategy and the outcomes for your client.

If you’re handling a case in Connecticut and need local counsel, you’ll soon be evaluating firms. Here are the things you should know about Connecticut practice, and why out-of-state firms choose Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg as their local counsel partners time and time again.

Some cases are destined for the courtroom. When your client needs litigators, we’re ready to help.

At Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg, litigation is what we do. We’re a Connecticut litigation boutique built for complex commercial and civil disputes. With our stellar reputation, we’ve become the firm that other Connecticut attorneys call when a matter requires a dedicated litigator.
 

There is no single way to learn how to be a litigator, but most lawyers can tell you pretty quickly whether their early years involved real responsibility or connection to it.

At Hurwitz Sagarin & Slossberg, attorneys are involved in litigation from start to finish. It’s part of what mentorship means here and it’s how we invest in our talent.
 

When you’re embroiled in commercial or civil litigation, selecting the right legal counsel is a critical decision. The most effective legal advocacy comes from firms backed by years of specialized experience, who have the ability to give your case the attention and care that it deserves. Choosing a boutique law firm can offer you trial-ready advocacy.