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Week Of Monday May 12, 2008
A Place To Stand And Move The World 
Over the past decade, a consistent trend in big firm law practice in Connecticut has been the establishment of outposts of out-of-state firms, often formed by cherry-picking native talent. Two members of this year's Trib 25 list of top in-state firms are examples of the opposite trend – Connecticut firms at the hub of growing national and international practices.
Uneven Performance In A Sagging Economy
A sagging economy has meant strong growth for Bingham McCutchen, especially in areas such as financial restructuring, securities enforcement and litigation. It is one of six national firms with Connecticut offices to make the Am Law 100 list.
Legal Tech
Handicapped Want Better Web Access
Target Corp.'s alleged refusal to create user-friendly options on its retail web site for disabled customers has sparked a legal battle that could have ramifications for all web-based businesses.
On The Record Q&A
Creating Woman-Friendly Workplaces
In 1999, Deborah Epstein Henry was struggling to be successful as both a commercial litigator and as a mother. When talking to former classmates at Yale University, where she received her undergraduate degree, she realized they were dealing with the same issues. "This was on everyone's minds...young [professional] women with kids and how to establish that elusive balance," Henry said.
For Two Patriots, It's A Matter Of Honor FREE
A short time after John Michelotti had quadruple bypass surgery in 2001, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks took place. Given a second chance at life, the 49-year-old Greenwich resident felt compelled to help in some way.
Soccer Suits Often Get The Boot FREE
A recent decision in New Haven Superior Court affirms the trend statewide, and even nationwide, that plaintiffs' lawyers have their work cut out for them when trying to collect damages for injured athletes, regardless of age.
Verdicts & Settlements
Ex-Con Finds That Trial Does Not Pay
John Pragosa V. Jules Wernick, et. al.: A South Windsor man with past drug and larceny convictions was awarded just over $193,000 following a bench trial that netted him less than he was seeking in a settlement.
Murtha Cullina To Open Shoreline Office
Movement among two firms' trusts and estates practices has resulted in a new office opening on the shoreline and the consolidation of a practice area in West Hartford's Blue Back Square.
Anthrax Avengers
U.S. Air Force Reserve Major Thomas "Buzz" Rempfer could be nearing the end of a decade-long battle with the Pentagon over the legality, safety and effectiveness of anthrax vaccines given to tens of thousands of military personnel.
Tougher Sentences Approved By Lawmakers
Lawmakers, under public pressure after a brutal home invasion and triple homicide in Cheshire last summer, voted to ramp up penalties for repeat violent criminals.
Verdicts & Settlements
'Close Call' Nets Injured Driver $50K
Thomas Henry v. Allstate Insurance: A former state Department of Transportation employee, who came within six feet of a potentially fatal crash, was awarded $50,000 in "close call" damages following a bench trial in New Haven.
On The Record Q&A
Shadows From Judiciary's Past
Before Richard M. Marano became a Superior Court Judge four years ago, he was a busy Waterbury criminal defense lawyer and a history buff – a collector of political campaign memorabilia since his youth. He didn't just read about history, he wrote it, authoring a biography of presidential candidate George McGovern, a volume called "Growing Up Italian and American in Waterbury," and a brief history of the 14 Waterbury lodges of the Sons of Italy. (More about the books can be found on www.RichardMarano.com.)
Legal Tech
Online Patent Bidding Boosts Legal Work
A new system allowing anonymous online bidding for patents across the globe is expected to boost both patent purchases and behind-the-scenes legal work. Chicago-based Ocean Tomo LLC launched the online Patent/Bid-Ask system on April 8.
Legal Tech
Getting All Wired Up About Overtime
If you're handing out BlackBerrys like candy in the workplace, you better have a policy in place to ward off potential overtime lawsuits.
No Laughing Matter For Defense Lawyer
Middletown Superior Court Judge Patrick J. Clifford's in-court joking during jury selection is not grounds for a new trial for a minister convicted in November of plotting to beat and kill the stepfather of basketball star Ray Allen, another judge has determined.
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