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School Pays $35,000 For Denying Service Dog Request

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The family of a young disabled boy who was not allowed to bring a service dog with him to school has been compensated $35,000 by the school as part of a settlement agreement for violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Low Bono Firms Eye 'Underrepresented' Markets

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Every attorney is familiar with the term pro bono for donated legal work, but several recent Quinnipiac University School of Law grads are hoping the term "low bono" is the next buzz-phrase to catch on.

Utility Pays $1 Million To Settle Clean Air Suit

Friday, May 17, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The owners of a Pennsylvania power plant have agreed to stop burning coal in two generating units and to provide $1 million towards environmental mitigation in Connecticut and New Jersey as part of a clean air settlement announced by Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen and Energy and Environmental Protection Commissioner Daniel C. Esty.

State Wins $1 Million In Settlement Over Impure Pharmaceuticals From India

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut stands to receive about $1 million as part of a $500 million settlement agreement between the subsidiary of a drug manufacturer from India, the U.S. federal government, all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Locker Room Injury Leads To Municipal Liability Drama

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

In 2005, Middletown High School student Jasmon Vereen was injured while roughhousing in a locker room at the school. He cut his arm on a locker he claimed was damaged. His family filed a lawsuit and a jury awarded a $30,000 plaintiff's verdict. Because Vereen was found 33 percent to blame, his share would be $20,100

Editorial: Let's Give Discovery Special Masters A Try

Friday, May 17, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Judges and litigators agree that discovery disputes stop the adjudication of cases in their tracks. The disputes arise from many sources ? overbroad and unspecific production requests, unnecessary depositions, voluminous document dumping, mixing up the order of documents, outright failure or refusal to produce relevant documents ? just to name a few.

Corporate Bribery Case Part Of National Trend

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

When a sales executive for a French power company appeared in a New Haven federal courtroom this month, he joined a growing number of businesses and their employees charged recently with making bribes overseas.

Editorial: Welcome To The Bar (Soon)

Friday, May 17, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Connecticut Bar Examining Committee recently released the names of the applicants who passed the February 2013 Bar Examination. This year, there also will be graduates from the state's three law schools ? University of Connecticut, Quinnipiac and Yale ? seeking to join the ranks of the legal profession in Connecticut.

Court Continues To Grant Lawyers Fraud Immunity

Friday, May 17, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

When Rowayton divorcee Donna Simms petitioned to have her alimony payments increased in 2004, on the grounds that she was in dire economic straits, she and her lawyers didn't disclose to the court that she was just about to inherit $359,000 from a wealthy uncle.

Editorial: Auer Power

Friday, May 17, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

On March 20, 2013, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Decker v. Northwest Environmental Defense Center. On its surface, the case concerned whether runoff from logging roads required a permit under the Clean Water Act.

Disciplinary Counsel Ruled Immune From Suits

Thursday, May 16, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

For the first time in Connecticut, a federal judge has ruled that attorneys with the Office of the Chief Disciplinary Council should be granted the same immunity from lawsuits as judges and state prosecutors.

Law Tribune Seeks Verdict And Settlement Results

Thursday, May 16, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

If you or your firm has been involved in an interesting lawsuit, we would like to hear about it.

Law Tribune Seeks Information On Pro Bono Projects

Thursday, May 16, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Law Tribune would like to highlight in news articles worthwhile pro bono endeavors of all types.

Law Tribune Seeks Contributed Photos

Thursday, May 16, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

We want your photos! We will feature them online, on FB and in print.

The Law Trib Wants Lawyers For Our After Hours Feature

Thursday, May 16, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Law Tribune is looking for lawyers with interesting hobbies, side jobs or passions.

Law Tribune Seeks Articles For Special Practice Sections

Thursday, May 16, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Law Tribune is looking for articles written by attorneys or other professionals about health law, employment & immigration law, structured settlements, alternative dispute resolution, and law office management.

Lawyer Who Stole Close To $1 Million Can't Practice Law

Tuesday, May 14, 2013  |  by Karen Ali  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A 75-year-old lawyer who stole about $800,000 from a client in Stamford and is alleged to have taken $175,000 from a Milford client cannot practice law for 12 years, according to a New Haven judge?s ruling.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Robinson & Cole Takes Pride In Quick Reactions, High-Impact Victories

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Hartford-based Robinson & Cole is the winner of the Connecticut Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Award in the Large Law Firm category. Among its latest accomplishments are several that are being reported here for the first time.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Bingham McCutchen's Hartford Office Relishes High-Stakes Cases

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by DOUGLAS S. MALAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Based on Bingham's litigation record in Connecticut and beyond in 2012, the Law Tribune is awarding it the Litigation Department of the Year Award for top Connecticut Office of an Out-of-State Firm.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider Attracts Talent To Handle Complex Cases

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Axinn, Veltrop & Harkrider is being recognized by the Law Tribune as the winner of a General Litigation Department of the Year award in the Litigation Boutique category. Axinn Veltrop was founded in 1997 by three former Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom lawyers.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Ryan Ryan Deluca Touts Stats Proving Its Defense Prowess

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Ryan Ryan Deluca has won the Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Award in the Insurance Litigation category. Ryan Ryan Deluca has been around for over 50 years, starting out as a general practice firm in the suburbs

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Polito & Quinn Collegiality Helps Small Personal Injury Firm Win Big

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Polito & Quinn were chosen as the winner in the Personal Injury category of the Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Awards. Since 2002, the pair has resolved more than 800 cases on behalf of its clients through settlement, verdict or arbitration.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: McCarter & English Embraces Team Concept To Handle Difficult Cases

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Because of the ways in which McCarter & English's lawyers worked to manage their litigation cases and attract new business, the firm is being recognized by the Law Tribune as the winner of the Litigation Department of the Year in the Commercial Litigation category.In commercial litigation, as well as in other practice areas, McCarter & English managed each case it handled last year "with a scalpel," said Joseph Cherico, a partner in the Stamford office of the firm.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Solo Thomas Crosby Uses 'Quick Study' Skills To Build Diverse Practice

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

For Thomas Crosby's impressive versatility and productivity, the Law Tribune has named him the winner of the Litigation Department of the Year Award in the Solo Practice category. Being a quick study, Crosby said, helps him quickly prepare for the wide variety of cases he handles.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Schoonmaker, George & Blomberg Associates Dive Directly Into Family Law Frays

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The five-lawyer firm of Schoonmaker, George & Blomberg has just won the Litigation Department of the Year Award for 2012 in the family law category, in large part because of the way it has raised its young.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Wiggin And Dana In Demand To Reverse Client's Trial Setbacks

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Wiggin and Dana has been in business for more than 80 years and prides itself on its appellate practice work. Wiggin and Dana has been selected to receive the Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Award for Appellate Practice.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Ury & Moskow Nationally Known For Work In Pharmaceutical Litigation

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by ROBIN DeMERELL  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Ury & Moskow has won the Law Tribune's Litigation Department of the Year Award in the Product Liability/Mass Tort category. Ury & Moskow has taken on some of the toughest names in the pharmaceutical and medical device industry ? and recovered more than $100 million over the past 12 years in verdicts and settlements for its clients.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Pullman & Comley's Practice Takes Aim At Free Speech Rule

Monday, May 13, 2013  |  by ROBIN DeMERELL  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

For its efforts handling employment lawsuits, Pullman & Comley won the Law Tribune Litigation Department of the Year award in the Labor & Employment category. With 10 lawyers assigned to the practice group, the firm of 83 attorneys in Bridgeport, Hartford and three other offices handles all types of employment matters in state and federal courts.

Bill Davis Helped Shape Tort Law - And Practiced It With A Passion

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Tort law was different when William Davis began practicing in the 1950s. Davis, whose small firm of RisCassi & Davis routinely wins some of the largest jury verdicts in the state, can well remember the days when a million-dollar verdict was unheard of. Trial lawyers were sometimes reviled as ambulance chasers, and their clients often faced tough odds in court.

Litigation Department Of The Year Winner: Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle's IP Practice Reels In Big Clients

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Ohlandt, Greeley, Ruggiero & Perle has been recognized by the Law Tribune to receive a Litigation Department of the Year Award in the IP category. The firm's staff has swelled to about 50 people, including 19 litigation attorneys.

Plaintiff Who Struggled To Prove Injuries Gets $46,000

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A man who suffered head and back injuries in a rear-end collision recovered $46,341 from the driver who struck his car, a total that was significantly less than his lawyer had asked for at trial.

Pedestrian Nets $112,500 After Intersection Accident

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A man who was hit by a car while walking across a New Britain intersection in early evening darkness was recently awarded $150,000 by a jury, though the verdict was reduced by 25 percent for comparative negligence.

School Appeals $41.7 Million Verdict In Tick Case

Friday, May 10, 2013  |  by Associated Press  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The school failed allowed the students to walk through dense woods known to be a risk area for tick-borne encephalitis and other tick- and insect-transmitted illnesses, the plaintiff's attorneys said.

Editorial: Complicit By Silence

Friday, May 10, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Much has been written lately about the failure of a certain trial judge to act in accordance with Connecticut General Statutes Section 53-183 by failing to issue her decisions within the time allotted in four termination of parental rights actions filed by the Department of Children and Families.

Editorial: Why Diversity Matters

Friday, May 10, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Kudos to Justice Sonia Sotomayor for refusing to allow a prosecutor's racist conduct to hide behind an order denying certiorari.

Connecticut Lawyer Koskoff Questions Medical Witnesses In Michael Jackson Trial

Thursday, May 9, 2013  |  by Karen Ali  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Under questioning by Connecticut personal injury lawyer Michael Koskoff, a medical doctor testified in a Los Angeles courtroom that the target of the Michael Jackson family lawsuit - concert promoter AEG Live Inc. - should never have hired Dr. Conrad Murray as Jackson's doctor.

Deirdre Daly Named Interim U.S. Attorney

Tuesday, May 7, 2013  |  by Associated Press  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Deirdre Daly will become acting United States attorney for Connecticut when U.S. Attorney David Fein leaves office next week, Fein said on Tuesday, May 7.

FOI Panel Cites Erasure Law In Public Defender Arrests

Monday, May 6, 2013  |  by ALEX WOOD  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The state Freedom of Information Commission has essentially broadened the reach of Connecticut's criminal erasure law, which seals from public view police and court records relating to criminal cases that have ended without a conviction.

Firms Help Clients Deal With Twitter, Facebook Concerns

Monday, May 6, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

When a Twitter account used by reporters for the Associated Press was hacked and used to put out bogus information about a national emergency, people got jumpy. Investors panicked. Within seconds of the false report of explosions in the White House, the Dow Jones industrial average plummeted more than 140 points.

Opinion: Alimony Reformers Offer Flawed Arguments

Monday, May 6, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The problem with the alimony "reform" movement is that its proponents distort the facts, ignore history, use specious logic and mislead the public in order to accomplish their goal of replacing the current alimony model with a formulaic one more favorable to its affluent backers.

Editorial: Let's Educate Teens About Statutory Rape

Monday, May 6, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Statutory rape evolved as a concept to protect young people from themselves. If one is between the ages of 13 and 15, that person cannot consent to sexual activities with a person more than three years older.

Law Day Ceremony Honors Muslim Coalition

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

During a Law Day ceremony in the state Supreme Court chambers, the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut and its president, Aida Mansoor, were honored for helping promote "Equality for All," which was the theme of Law Day ceremonies across the country.

Former UConn Student Collects $38,500 After Crash

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A former University of Connecticut student who was rear-ended in traffic around Easter time a few years ago and suffered a low back injury was awarded more than $38,500 recently by a Litchfield jury.

Ex-Judge To Help Distribute Newtown Aid

Friday, May 3, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Former U.S. District Court Judge Alan H. Nevas will join two Newtown residents on a committee to decide how survivors and victims of the Dec. 14 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting will be compensated.

Tanker Crash Results In $16 Million Verdict

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A Hartford jury awarded $15.7 million to the plaintiffs on April 26 following a nearly month-long trial. The case stemmed from a 2007 crash involving a fuel tanker.

Court Sides With Town In Building Fee Dispute

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Connecticut Appellate Court has dismissed the last remaining claim in a class-action lawsuit against the Town of Madison for charging excessively high building fees.

Relocating Lawyers Will Have To Wait To Practice

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Judicial Branch's Rules Committee has tabled a proposal that would have allowed attorneys to move into the state and immediately begin to practice while awaiting formal bar admission in Connecticut.

Filipino-American Judge Receives Prestigious Diversity Award

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by MICHELLE GOLLADAY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Nina F. Elgo is used to having a lot of responsibility heaped on her. Before becoming a judge, she worked at the state Attorney General's Office for 14 years, representing the state in child abuse and neglect cases, and other cases involving children.

Fein's Legacy Includes Focus On Vulnerable Victims

Friday, May 3, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN and THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The news that Connecticut U.S. Attorney David Fein will step down from his post on May 13, after three years on the job, drew a range of reactions.

Ex-Cop Settles Discrimination Complaint Against Town

Friday, May 3, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A former Wallingford police officer has settled a discrimination claim against the town's police department, which refused to give her a light duty assignment after she became pregnant last year.

Editorial: Gideon For The Middle Class

Thursday, May 2, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A little more than 50 years ago, on March 18, 1963, a unanimous decision of the U.S. Supreme Court recognized that the right to counsel is absolutely fundamental for any system of criminal justice to be fair. In Gideon v. Wainwright, the Court explained that lawyers in a criminal trial are "necessities, not luxuries."

Entertainment Attorney Settles Suit Against Sony

Thursday, May 2, 2013  |  by Associated Press  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Sony Music Entertainment has settled a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut lawyer who said record company executives retaliated against him for winning higher pay for gospel music artists.

Fein Announces Resignation From U.S. Attorney Post

Tuesday, April 30, 2013  |  by Associated Press  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

U.S. Attorney David Fein announced Tuesday he will resign after three years as Connecticut's top federal prosecutor, touting his office's success in handling a wide range of cases including those involing child sexual abuse, financial fraud and civil rights.

Trucking Company To Pay $15.7 Million Verdict In Wake Of Fatal Crash

Tuesday, April 30, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Family members of two people who died in a massive tractor-trailer crash on Interstate-95, as well as three people who were injured in the accident, were awarded a total of $15.7 million by a Hartford jury late last week.

Suit Against Standard & Poors To Stay In State Court

Monday, April 29, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

An attempt by Standard & Poor's to move a Connecticut lawsuit over its allegedly fraudulent ratings of mortgage-based securities from state to federal court has been denied by a federal judge in Bridgeport, who ordered the agency to pay the state's legal fees.

Pullman Can Be Sued For Arizona Tax Work

Monday, April 29, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Two unhappy Arizona clients have just been given a green light to sue Bridgeport-based Pullman & Comley for alleged legal malpractice, civil racketeering, fraud, conspiracy and negligent misrepresentation in a matter that allegedly cost them more than $3 million in Internal Revenue Service payments.

Full Attorneys Fees Allowed In 'Intertwined' Case

Monday, April 29, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Normally, under the "American Rule," each party in a civil case pays its attorneys fees and costs, win or lose. However, there are two exceptions: certain statutes specifically allow attorneys fees, and parties can include liability for such fees in a contract's terms.

Jury Not Persuaded By Icy Driveway Claim

Monday, April 29, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A woman delivering the morning newspaper in New Britain who allegedly slipped and fell on ice in a customer's driveway was unable to convince a jury that the owners of the property or a tenant should have been held liable for her injuries.

Supreme Court Hears Appeal On Death Penalty Ban

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Before a packed audience at the state Supreme Court, public defender Mark Rademacher argued that executing death row inmate Eduardo Santiago would be unconstitutionally unfair, now that Connecticut has repealed the death penalty for future crimes.

Settlement Will Bolster Women's Sports At Quinnipiac

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

For several years, Quinnipiac University has been trying to disband its women's volleyball team. Each attempt has been spiked by a federal judge. Now the university has decided to settle a long-standing lawsuit brought by the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut.

Bankruptcy Firm Relocates Amidst Planned Expansion

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

A commercial bankruptcy and litigation law firm has grown out of its office and is expanding to make room for at least four new hires. Bridgeport-based Zeisler & Zeisler will move its 27-person operation in June.

Feinberg Vows to Speed Boston Bombing Compensation

Friday, April 26, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Compensation czar Kenneth Feinberg runs his New York and Washington alternative dispute resolution shop Feinberg Rozen when he's not handling payouts to victims of natural or man-made disasters.

Boy's Pool Death Leads To $40 Million Settlement

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

In the summer of 2007, Zachery Cohn was swimming in his family pool in Greenwich when he ventured near the pool's drain. The suction created by the drain trapped the 6-year-old boy's arm and he couldn't escape. His father jumped in to try to save him, but he couldn't pry the boy loose.

Prosecutors To Examine State Marshal's Testimony

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Litigation Nation

Friday, April 26, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The mortgage lender Countrywide Financial Corp., absorbed by Bank of America Corp. in 2008, has agreed to pay $500 million to resolve class claims that it misled mortgage-backed securities investors.

Editorial: Get The Children Out Of Limbo

Friday, April 26, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

We recently have seen front page news about one particular judge who has taken far more than the 120 days allotted to decide 10 termination of parental rights cases. We write now not to comment on these particular cases or this particular judge, but to make a broader point: the 120-day rule should be non-waivable or at least difficult to waive.

Editorial: FHFA Follies

Friday, April 26, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Homebuyers who have the income to support a loan but do not have 20 percent down are usually required to pay premiums for a policy insuring the mortgage. The Federal Housing Finance Administration (FHFA), announced proposed mortgage insurance premium surcharges for five states, including Connecticut.

Koskoff Crew Handling Med-mal Aspects Of Jackson Family Lawsuit

Friday, April 26, 2013  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The family of Michael Jackson is suing a promoter over a series of lucrative London concerts that never happened, because the pop star died in 2009. A Connecticut law firm is handling the medical aspects of the case.

Skakel Slams Sherman In Murder Case Appeal

Thursday, April 25, 2013  |  by Associated Press  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel launched a barrage of criticism Thursday against the attorney who represented him at his murder trial, Mickey Sherman.

State Moves Closer To Allowing Partial Representation

Thursday, April 25, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The state appears close to launching a pilot program that would allow Connecticut lawyers to represent clients in portions of family law cases without being obligated to see the cases through to their conclusion.

CBA, Law School Bring Together Professionals To Explore Effects Of Animal Cruelty

Thursday, April 25, 2013  |  by MICHELLE GOLLADAY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The Animal Law Section of the Connecticut Bar Association has teamed up with the University of Connecticut School of Law to educate a wide range of officials on cruelty issues and the link between animal cruelty and human violence.

Editorial: Get The Children Out Of Limbo

Thursday, April 25, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

We recently have seen front page news about one particular judge who has taken far more than the 120 days allotted to decide 10 termination of parental rights cases. We write now not to comment on these particular cases or this particular judge, but to make a broader point: the 120-day rule should be non-waivable or at least difficult to waive.

State Supreme Court Hears Arguments Against Retroactive Use Of Death Penalty

Tuesday, April 23, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

In his oral and written arguments to the state Supreme Court on Tuesday, public defender Mark Rademacher said that executing death row inmate Eduardo Santiago would be unconstitutional and unfair.

Court Ruling Could Alter Discovery Process In Premises Liability Cases

Monday, April 22, 2013  |  by RON ETEMI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

If you have ever represented a plaintiff in a premises liability case, you are likely well aware of the importance of store surveillance recordings.

Courts Take Steps To Boost ADR Programs

Monday, April 22, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The state Judicial Branch has revamped its court-sponsored alternative dispute resolution program with new online tools and an expanded list of participating judges.

Child Porn Cases On Rise In State

Monday, April 22, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Defense attorneys say the feds are especially going after child porn distributors who trade photos and videos via file-sharing websites, the same way the entertainment industry is pursuing people who illegally share movies or music.

State Settles With Closed Day-Care Center

Monday, April 22, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The owners of a day-care facility in Branford that literally closed up overnight has agreed to pay $55,000 in restitution to the customers.

Connecticut's High Court To Hear Death Penalty Repeal

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

In a challenge to the state Supreme Court this week, death penalty opponents argue, among other things, that retroactive application of capital punishment would constitute cruel and unusual punishment. They say executing a man convicted of murder in 2005 would be a violation of the 8th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Attorney Runs Into Trouble In Family Inheritance Case After Ignoring Discovery Requests

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

An attorney's refusal to answer some questions about his handling of an estate within his own family has resulted in a suspension of his Connecticut law license for 18 months.

Shopper's Spill Costs Stew Leonard's About $120,000

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by CHRISTIAN NOLAN  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Fevronia Fatse v. Stew Leonard's LLC: A woman who fell on a crack in the concrete at a Stew Leonard's store and injured her foot and hip was recently awarded nearly $120,000 by a Bridgeport jury.

Connecticut Firms Look To Boston For Lessons Coping With Crisis

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by JAY STAPLETON  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Law firms in large Connecticut cities responded to the deadly bombings in Boston last week by taking a closer look at their crisis response plans.

Editorial: Maryland v. King And The Right To Privacy

Friday, April 19, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide a case that raises serious questions about the principles upon which American criminal jurisprudence has always rested.

Should Gunmakers Be Exposed To Lawsuits?

Friday, April 19, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Before the December shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary School, trial lawyer Joel Faxon was involved in the town's controversial efforts to regulate shooting ranges within its borders. Faxon sits down with the Law Tribune for a Q and A.

Editorial: Legal Notices In The 21st Century

Friday, April 19, 2013 |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

At a time when municipalities face significant cuts in state aid that may require compensatory increases in property taxes, any reduction in state-mandated expenditures is welcome.

Legal Aid Agencies To Get Corporate Help

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Supreme Court Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers was invited to a White House forum to describe Connecticut's efforts to keep courthouse doors open for its citizens who cannot afford lawyers.

Peers Pan Decision By Ex-White House Counsel To Defend Self In Attempted Murder

Friday, April 19, 2013  |  by KAREN ALI  |  The Connecticut Law Tribune

John Michael Farren has decided to represent himself in a case where he is accused of trying to kill his former wife, Mary Margaret Farren, who is also an attorney, in the couple's New Canaan home about three years ago.