Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff is pleased to announce that it has elected Jeffrey P. Nichols to the partnership, effective January 1, 2022. An accomplished litigator, Jeff represents clients in civil litigation in state and federal courts, before state...
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Today’s Business: Private arbitration – a tool for businesses during the pandemic
As we near the end of 2021 and consider the possibilities for 2022, all of us had hoped that the COVID-19 pandemic would be in the rearview mirror. While the delta and omicron variants have dampened those hopes, we have come to learn how amazingly resilient and...
Class Action Alleges Leaders at Pratt & Whitney, Others Conspired in Decadelong Nonpoaching Agreement
Details of an alleged nonpoaching agreement became public Dec. 9 when the U.S. Department of Justice unsealed a criminal complaint against Mahesh Patel of Glastonbury, a former manager for Pratt & Whitney who was arrested Dec. 7 as part of a federal antitrust...
HSSK Files No Poaching Anti-Trust Class Action Against Aerospace Firms
Class action alleges aerospace firms tried to prevent employee “poaching” Pratt & Whitney, along with several aerospace engineering firms, conspired to prevent employee “poaching,” a class action lawsuit claims. The lawsuit, filed on behalf of David Granata, of...
David A. Slossberg Appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s Roster of Arbitrators
We are pleased to announce that David A. Slossberg, who leads the firm’s litigation practice, has been appointed to the National Roster of Arbitrators for the American Arbitration Association (AAA). In this role as a member of the Commercial Panel, David will hear and...
HSSK Attorneys Selected For 2021 Super Lawyers Magazine – New England Edition
November 17, 2021 - We are pleased to announce that four of our attorneys have been named to the 2021 Edition of Super Lawyers, New England, which recognizes the top attorneys in our region. Partner David Slossberg has been selected in the area of Business Litigation...
Today’s Business: Trademarks protect brand and reputation, a business’ heart and soul
A business’ brand and reputation are its heart and soul. They must be protected just as trade secrets must be protected. One tool to help a business protect its brand and guard against unfair competition is to obtain trademark protection. Right after World War II,...
Today’s Business: Prevent a business crisis – Consider seeking an injunction
Businesses and individuals sometimes are faced with an imminent crisis — how to stop a person or competitor from taking action that will cause immediate harm. While in most civil matters money can compensate a victim for damages, in some cases no amount of money can...
Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff Secures Zoning Approval for Prominent Trumbull Redevelopment
In connection with a notable development that responds to the changing demographics and attendant needs in upper Fairfield County, prominent developer Senior Living Development secured land use approvals from the Town of Trumbull for the redevelopment of 48 Monroe...
Commercial Property Insurance: Relief for Business Interruption due to COVID-19?
Can business interruption insurance help firms that have been hurt by the pandemic? Businesses have sought different ways to stay afloat. Some have applied for available federal government assistance, such as through the Payroll Protection Program. Government relief...