While the holidays gave us a reprieve from the stresses of our everyday lives, business owners and workers are again confronted with the personal and financial pressures they were experiencing at the end of last year. This year, however, the pressures may be even...
Firm News
Firm News
HSSK and ACLU Argue Prison Debt Case
HSSK Partner David Slossberg, along with Dan Barrett of the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut, argued before Federal Judge Jeffrey Meyer on standing issues and the merits in the class action challenging Connecticut's prison debt statute. The matter seeks to have the...
Free Speech in the Connecticut Workplace
Connecticut's free speech laws present thorny issues for employers, particularly in the context of recent political and religious discourse on a wide variety of social issues. Recent amendments by the Connecticut legislature sought to strengthen rights of employees...
HSSK Attorneys Selected to Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers has recognized five HSSK attorneys on its 2023 lists of Super Lawyers and Rising Stars. Through a multi-phased process involving peer nominations and evaluations, Super Lawyers selects attorneys meeting a high degree of achievement and peer...
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes HSSK
Benchmark Litigation has recognized HSSK in its 2023 “Highly Recommended” category for Dispute Resolution, the highest designation that Benchmark awards. In addition to the firm's recognition, David Slossberg has been named a 2023 Local Litigation Star for his work...
In Memoriam: J. Daniel Sagarin
It is with great sadness that we announce the recent passing of our firm founder and colleague, J. Daniel Sagarin. Dan was a brilliant, charismatic, renaissance trial lawyer, known equally for his command of the courtroom and passionate advocacy for his...
HSSK Recognized by Best Lawyers
HSSK is pleased to announced that the firm has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Tier 1 for both commercial litigation and land use & zoning law. Additionally, Best Lawyers has individually recognized David A. Slossberg & John W. Knuff on its 2023 ranking...
Kristen Zaehringer Joins HSSK
We are pleased to announce that Kristen L. Zaehringer has joined our firm as a partner in our litigation department. Kristen has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation before the state and federal courts in Connecticut and New York. She represents...
Chambers USA 2022 Recognizes HSSK Attorney
Chambers USA 2022 announced its annual rankings of attorneys and law firms, recognizing HSSK attorney Amy E. Souchuns in Band 1 in the area of Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use. One of only three attorneys in Connecticut recognized in the practice area, Chambers...
Today’s Business: Be Forewarned – No Poach Agreements Are Illegal
State and federal antitrust laws are in place to foster healthy and free competition among businesses — and to protect consumers and workers. When enforced by the government, or private citizens through civil actions, antitrust laws help eliminate illegal restraints...