News & Insights

​Daniel Sorger Elevated to Full Member of the Guilford Conservation Commission

Daniel Sorger appointmed to full member of the Conservation Commission by the Guilford Board of Selectmen.

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 Argues Before the CT Supreme Court

HSSK Partner Kristen Zaehringer argued before the Connecticut Supreme Court on behalf of a group of doctors (NEMS, PLLC and Northeast Emergency Medicine Specialists, LLC)  in a case about whether Harvard Pilgrim Health Care of Connecticut, Inc. is improperly shifting a portion of its share of payment obligations for out-of-network emergency  costs to patients and doctors.

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. 

Kristen Zaehringer 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...

Law360 Reports on the Latest Developments in HSSK’s Anti-Poaching Anti-Trust Class Action Against Pratt & Whitney

Law360 reported on recent developments in the anti-poaching anti-trust class action brought by eight former employees represented by HSSK and co-counsel against Raytheon Technologies’ Pratt & Whitney division. The article, “DOJ Asks Judge to Rethink Order in...

HSSK Secures Inland Wetland and Special Permit Approvals from the Town of Mansfield for Landmark Properties

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, LLC associate Sara Sharp worked closely with client Landmark Properties, project consultants, and town staff to successfully navigate the Town of Mansfield's rigorous entitlement process. They overcame early opposition to...

Timothy Cowan Joins Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff as Associate Attorney

Milford, CT (February 20, 2023) – Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff LLC (HSSK) is pleased to announce that Timothy C. Cowan has joined the firm as an associate in the Litigation Practice. Cowan advises clients in complex commercial and civil litigation matters,...

Amy Souchuns Secures Approval from Old Saybrook Zoning Commission on Behalf of Cannabis Dispensary

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, LLC partner Amy Souchuns secured the approval from the Old Saybrook Zoning Commission for the development of an adult-use cannabis dispensary on behalf of Fine Fettle. After the Commission denied Fine Fettle’s first proposal,...

David Slossberg Opines on the FTC’s Proposed Ban on Non-Competes in the CT Law Tribune

Partner David Slossberg was quoted in the Connecticut Law Tribune article, “The End of Noncompetes? Defendants Win—While FTC Proposes Change,” about the FTC’s proposed ban on noncompete clauses in employment contracts. David, who represents employees and businesses in...

David Slossberg Weighs in on CT Law Tribune Article About the Firm’s No-Poaching Antitrust Class Action Case

Partner David Slossberg commented in the Connecticut Law Tribune article Here Come the Lawsuits: Antitrust Litigation on the Rise Over 'No Poaching' Agreements that reported on the no-poaching antitrust class action in which HSSK serves as co-counsel to the...

Amy Souchuns to Present at the CBA CT Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions

HSSK partner Amy Souchuns will be a presenter at the Connecticut Bar Association’s biennial seminar, Connecticut Land Use Law for Municipal Land Use Agencies, Boards, and Commissions, on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This is the third year that...

HSSK and Co-Counsel Secure Major Win in No-poaching Antitrust Class Action Lawsuit on Behalf of Plaintiffs

In a closely watched no-poaching antitrust class action lawsuit, HSSK and its co-counsel, Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan and DiCello Levitt, convinced U.S. District Judge Sarala Nagala to deny a motion to dismiss that had been filed by the defendants. The...

Kristen Zaehringer Participates in Quinnipiac Law School’s Gateway to Practice

Partner Kristen Zaehringer will participate in “Gateway to Practice,” an innovative program for first-year law students attending her alma mater, Quinnipiac University School of Law. The annual two-day experiential initiative, which will take place on January 9-10,...

Protecting Your Business from Theft and Nefarious Schemes

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...

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff Responds to AIG Financial Product’s Bankruptcy Filing on behalf of 46 Former Employees

Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff (HSSK), with co-counsel Kobre & Kim, filed a response to AIG Financial Product’s bankruptcy filing on behalf of 46 former employees who participated in AIGFP’s deferred compensation plans and previously filed a lawsuit in...

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...