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Chapel Haven Advances Its Mission with New Facilities and Campus Expansion

Chapel Haven, a nationally accredited program for adults with special needs, has served New Haven since 1976. As part of a redevelopment plan, it added a Welcome Center and residential education buildings. John and Sara assisted in creating a Planned Development District, drafting regulations, and coordinating with the city to support Chapel Haven's unique mission.

David Slossberg Guest Lectures on Arbitration at Quinnipiac Law School

David Slossberg served as a guest speaker for an arbitration class of students at Quinnipiac Law School. The interactive Q&A-style lecture gave students firsthand insights into the complexities of arbitration and real-world cases.

HSSK Named to 2025 Best Law Firms in Litigation and Land Use

HSSK has been honored with inclusion in the 2025 Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” The firm added three new practice areas to its ranking this year for a total of five. A firm qualifies for the Best Law Firm distinction by having at least one attorney listed in Best Lawyers in America®, an accolade awarded to the top 5% of practicing attorneys.

 ACLU Case Dismissed by Agreement with Favorable Reforms for Current and Future Inmates

The case filed by the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and outside counsel HSSK against Connecticut’s Governor and Attorney General challenging Connecticut’s pay-to-stay law was dismissed by agreement, marking a significant development for formerly incarcerated individuals. The lawsuit, which sought relief on behalf of a proposed class, catalyzed substantial changes to the state’s carceral lien statute and led to favorable outcomes for the plaintiffs.

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Attorneys Named to 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC is proud to announce that five of its attorneys have been named to the 2024 Connecticut Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.

​New Edition of the CUTPA Treatise Published with New Author Timothy Cowan

The latest edition of the Treatise on Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA), Antitrust and Business Torts, is now available, with a new contributing author – HSSK attorney Timothy Cowan, joining HSSK Partner David Slossberg and the other longtime co-authors. 

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC Partner David Slossberg Recognized by Benchmark Litigation 2025 Guide

Partner David Slossberg has been named to Benchmark Litigation’s 2025 guide as a Litigation Star. Benchmark Litigation is a leading industry publication that evaluates and ranks litigation-focused law firms and attorneys across various jurisdictions.

Law360 Features John Knuff in Article about Mall Redevelopment

John Knuff was a key source in Law360's article "Not Dying After All: Tips for Maneuvering Mall Overhauls" explores how real estate developers are reshaping malls into vibrant mixed-use hubs,

HSSK Secures Green Light for 172-Unit Mixed-Use Development on 14-Acre Site

Culminating a year-long entitlement process, the Branford Planning & Zoning Commission recently approved the redevelopment of a 14-acre property to permit a mixed-use development on property where residential uses previously were prohibited. John Knuff and Sara Sharp represented CP Branford, LLC, in creating a new Planned Development District.

​Today's Business: Legal Remedies for Unfair Competition

David Slossberg's article, ​Today's Business: Legal Remedies for Unfair Competition, was featured in Hearst publications throughout Connecticut, including the New Haven Register and the CT Post. 

HSSK Attorneys Named to the 2025 Best Lawyers in America®

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC, a Milford, CT-based law firm that focuses on litigation and land use, is pleased to announce that seven attorneys have been selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers/Ones to Watch. Notable this year is John Knuff’s selection as Lawyer of the Year in Land Use and Zoning Law for New Haven. 

Sara Sharp to be Honored by the WBDC with The Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service

Sara Sharp will be honored with the Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service at the Connecticut Women’s Business Development Council’s (WBDC) Annual Gala, Women Rising, on October 25, 2024.

HSSK Secures Approval for New Residential Treatment Facility in Naugatuck

John Knuff secures approval of a regulation amendment and a special permit application to locate a residential treatment facility at 58 Maple Street in Naugatuck, CT, despite intense local opposition. 

$26.5M Settlement in Aerospace No-Poaching Case Reported in Law360

​Law360 has reported significant developments in the ongoing anti-poaching antitrust class action brought by nine former aerospace workers against RTX Corporation, Pratt & Whitney Division (P&W), and several engineering firms.

Local Media Covers Recent Developments in the Janel Grant – WWE Lawsuit          

Media outlets across Connecticut reported on the latest development in the high-profile case involving Janel Grant, the former WWE employee who has sued the WWE and its founder Vince McMahon for alleged sexual assault and trafficking.

​How to Avoid Social Media Pitfalls: Insights from David Slossberg

David Slossberg authored “Today's Business: Avoiding Pitfalls of Social Media,” published in Hearst publications throughout Connecticut. This insightful piece is essential for businesses integrating social media platforms into their digital marketing strategies.

Chambers USA Recognizes Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff and Its Attorneys in Connecticut Land Use and Litigation

HSSK has been named in the Chambers USA 2024 rankings for its outstanding work in Real Estate: Zoning & Land Use and Litigation practices. Partners John Knuff and Amy Souchuns have also been ranked in Band 1 for Connecticut Land Use & Zoning, and Partner David Slossberg has been recognized for Connecticut Litigation: General Commercial.

HSSK Secures Approval for 28 55-Plus Townhomes Adjacent to Commonwealth Senior Living at Haddam

John Knuff obtains approvals needed to advance 28 55-plus townhomes in Haddam, CT. 

Sara Sharp Elevated to Counsel at HSSK, Reinforcing Leadership in the Land Use Practice

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC proudly announces the promotion of Sara Sharp to counsel, recognizing her exceptional contributions to the firm's Land Use Practice.
 

Kristen Zaehringer and Timothy Cowan Participate in Quinnipiac Law School’s Gateway to Practice

​HSSK attorneys Kristen Zaehringer and Timonthy Cowan will participate in Quinnipiac University School of Law's “Gateway to Practice,” an innovative program to help first-year law students develop the practical skills needed to practice law.

HSSK Files Second Class Action on Behalf of Former Stone Academy Students for Being Deprived of Earned Credits and Degrees

HSSK has filed its second federal class action lawsuit on behalf of nine former students representing a class of approximately 1,000 aggrieved former students of the now-defunct Stone Academy nursing school. 

HSSK Is Hiring: Litigation Associate 2 to 4 Years Experience

HSSK is looking for a Litigation Associate with 2 to 4 years experience.

HSSK Continues its Decade-long Tradition of Sponsoring Keeping Milford Warm

HSSK sponsors Keeping Milford Warm for the 10th year.

Law360 Reports On $20M Prejudgment Demand by Former Stone Academy Nursing Students

In an article published by Law360, eight former Stone Academy nursing students have requested a Connecticut judge freeze $20 million of the school’s assets in anticipation of possible damages related to the outcome of a pending lawsuit.  

HSSK Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers™ “Best Law Firm” in Commercial Litigation & Land Use

HSSK has been honored with inclusion in Best Lawyers Best Law Firms in the firm's core practice areas. 

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Relocates to Historic Building on the Milford Green

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC recently moved to its new location at 135 Broad Street, a 7,000-square-foot building prominently situated on the Milford Green. The new office is next door to the firm’s prior location, where it had been located since 1979, and part of a mixed-use community developed by the firm’s client Metro Star Companies.

Connecticut Television Stations Report on Pre-Trial Hearing in the Stone Academy Class Action Lawsuit Case

NBC Connecticut, WTNH News-8, and WFSB Eyewitness News reported on a virtual hearing in which Stone Academy’s former president and co-owner Joseph Bierbaum testified for the first time about the nursing school’s abrupt closing back in February. The hearing concluded on October 19, 2023. 
 

Daniel Sorger Joins Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff as an Associate

Daniel Sorger has handled high-profile matters for a broad range of clients, including Fortune 100 companies, major utilities, insurers and reinsurers, municipalities, and individuals.  

HSSK Obtains Approval on Regulation Change Paving the Way for the Redevelopment of Connecticut’s Largest Mall

Partners John Knuff and Amy Souchuns successfully obtained approval from the Milford Planning & Zoning Board for a regulation amendment that will allow for the development of multifamily units at The Post in Milford, Connecticut’s largest mall.

Seven Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Attorneys Named to 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers & Rising Stars

HSSK attorneys, the entire roster at the time of selection, have been named to CT Super Lawyers & Rising Stars. 

Benchmark Litigation Recognizes David Slossberg and Kristen Zaehringer as 2024 “Stars”

David Slossberg, a guide veteran, is designated as a Litigation Star, while Kristen Zaehringer has made her debut this year as a Future Star.
 

Law360 Reports on HSSK Client’s Privilege Assertion in $150M Crypto Currency Dispute 

Law360 reported on the testimony of HSSK client Jim DeNaut. DeNaut is objecting to law firm Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani, LLP questioning him at an upcoming arbitration in California related to a $150 million litigation between Coinmint and Katena Computing Technologies over a failed deal to purchase Bitcoin mining rigs.

HSSK Partners Named to the 2024 Best Lawyers in America®

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff LLC is pleased to announce that its four partners -- John Knuff, David Slossberg, Amy Souchuns and Kristen Zaehringer -- have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 edition of the Best Lawyers in America®. 
 
 

Law360 Features HSSK Attorneys Representing Former Stone Academy Students in Proposed Class Action

Law360 features the attorneys involved in the Stone Academy class-action case. 

HSSK Represents Marketing Firm in Contract Dispute

​HSSK Partner Kristen Zaehringer recently represented a marketing company specializing in financial services in a commercial dispute with a former client that deals with cryptocurrency. 

HSSK Land Use Practice Secures Approval for Former Men’s Warehouse Location in Westport

HSSK Attorney Sara Sharp obtained approval from the Westport P&Z Commission to convert the former Men's Warehouse building at 950 Post Road into a new retail and veterinary care facility.

HSSK Represents Johnson Memorial Hospital in Launch of New Ambulance Service

David Slossberg and Erica Nolan secured approval for Trinity Health Of New England Emergency Medical Services, Inc. to expand its ambulance services to serve Johnson Memorial Hospital, a Trinity Health member facility in Stafford Springs, CT. 

​Law360 Features Proposed Shareholder Class-Action Filed by HSSK Against an Artificial Intelligence-Driven BioPharma Company 

Law360 recently reported on a proposed shareholder class action lawsuit in which HSSK represents the plaintiff, Katelyn Martin, a BioXcel Therapeutics Inc. investor. In the lawsuit filed in New Haven federal court, Martin claims BioXcel, along with its CEO Vimal Mehta and CFO Richard Steinhart, failed to disclose issues to investors and made materially misleading statements.

NBC News Interviews HSSK Partner David A. Slossberg About the Stone Academy Case

NBC Connecticut spoke with Partner David Slossberg about the status of a class-action lawsuit filed by HSSK against the now-defunct nursing school Stone Academy. 

Law360 Reports on HSSK’s Breach of Contract CUTPA Lawsuit Filed Against So-Called TikTok Experts

Law360 reported on an HSSK lawsuit filed on behalf of the plaintiff, Carter Mario Law Firm, a Milford-based personal injury law firm, against social media agency Happy Productions, LLC. The law firm claims the defendant violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (“CUTPA”) by failing to follow through on a contract guaranteeing tens of thousands of unique views of the firm’s TikTok account.

Kristen Zaehringer Invited by Federal Judges to Participate in Warren W. Eginton Justice Institute

Kristen Zaehringer, a partner at HSSK, has been chosen by federal judges in Connecticut to participate in the Warren W. Eginton Justice Institute. This institute, named after the longest-serving federal judge in Connecticut, is a free week-long program for high school students which encompasses instructional panels led by lawyers and judges.

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff Ranked in Chambers USA in Connecticut Commercial Litigation & Land Use

Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff, LLC (HSSK) has once again earned a spot in Chambers USA, a trusted resource for businesses seeking outside legal counsel and one of the most well-respected guides in the legal industry.

Law360 Reports on HSSK Case Related to the CT Surprise Billing Law

Law360 reported on a case in which Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff is representing the plaintiff, Northeast Emergency Medical Specialists, LLC (NEMS), a company that staffs the emergency departments at several Connecticut hospitals, against Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Connecticut Inc.

HSSK Partner David Slossberg Weighs in on Law360 CUTPA Article Celebrating its 50th Anniversary

HSSK partner David A. Slossberg weighed in on the recently published Law360 article “Conn. Unfair Trade Practice Act At 50: More Nimble Than Ever,” celebrating the 50^th anniversary of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA), important legislation that reshaped the fundamental nature of the relationship between businesses and consumers.

Hearst Publications Feature HSSK Class-Action Lawsuit Related to Per-Day Costs for CT Inmates

Hearst publications reported on a class-action lawsuit filed against Michelle Gilman, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Administrative Services, and Angel Quiros, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Corrections. Hurwitz Sagarin Slossberg & Knuff and the ACLU Foundation of Connecticut filed the suit on behalf of three former Connecticut prison inmates who are challenging the state’s so-called “pay-to-stay” law.

Today’s Business: Connecticut Leads the Way Ensuring Fairness in Trade Practices — CUTPA at 50

It’s time to celebrate the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act’s 50th anniversary, and what better way than with an article lauding this important legislation that fundamentally changed the relationship between consumers and businesses?

Celebrating “CUTPA at 50”: Partner David Slossberg to Present on the Topic at the CBA Legal Conference

HSSK Partner David Slossberg will be a featured presenter of the “CUTPA at 50” session offered at the Connecticut Bar Association Legal Conference on June 5, 2023, at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford.

David Slossberg Quoted in Forbes Article About Tax Valuation Case Against the IRS

HSSK Partner David Slossberg was quoted in the recent Forbes article about Subway restaurant co-founders Fred DeLuca and Peter Buck. The portion of the article that David commented on was related to a case he filed on behalf of Dr. Buck against the IRS, involving the...

HSSK Scores Appellate Win in Lengthy Neighbor Dispute

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff Partner Amy Souchuns recently prevailed before the Connecticut Supreme Court on behalf of the firm’s clients on a question of intervention in an ongoing land use appeal. In affirming the trial court’s action, the Supreme Court...

HSSK Secures Approvals to Advance Multi-Family Development at Outdated Milford Retail Center

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff land use attorneys John Knuff, partner and Sara Sharp, associate, secured approvals from the Milford Planning & Zoning Commission that will enable their client – CDP Milford, LLC – to completely reimagine a forlorn shopping...