| |
|
More News Stories
Murder Suspect Can Now Claim Self-Defense 
John Avery's girlfriend was pregnant and her family allowed him to work and live on their family farm in Franklin in eastern Connecticut. One day in 1985 he disappeared, but it was never reported to the police. The family simply thought he left.
It's Never Too Late To Learn FREE
Connecticut is one of nine U.S. jurisdictions that have no mandatory continuing legal education requirement for attorneys, but that might change if a Connecticut Bar Association initiative continues moving forward.
Firm Launches Gay-Lesbian Practice Group FREE
When attorney Dena M. Castricone sought a professional networking group within the gay and lesbian community a couple of years ago, she discovered there was no Connecticut chapter of the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce.
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.
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.)
'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.
'We're Still Using Card Files'
When Kevin Kane became chief state's attorney in September 2006, his goal was to improve the criminal justice division's internal systems and procedures. Then Cheshire hit. The brutal suburban murders turned public focus to harsh remedies, such as a mandatory "three-strikes" law that would send repeat violent felons to prison for life.
A Shameless Plug For One Of Our Own Products
For the first time, the Law Tribune will publish a special section about high-achieving women in the legal profession. We're asking readers to suggest people we might include.
Legitimate Criticism Or Actionable Abuse?
While the U.S. Supreme Court has stated that Title VII is not a "general civility code" for the American workplace, several states, including Connecticut, may attempt to encourage civility through a new cause of action aimed at reducing bullying at work.
Building Owner Loses Insurance Claim
Cornish Contracting and Real Estate LLC v. The Travelers Indemnity Co.: The owner of a New London apartment building who spent approximately $43,000 to repair a partially torn roof after a storm lost his lawsuit against his insurance company.
Man Sues Police Over Dog Bite FREE
An East Hartford man who served prison terms for killing two people is suing police from prison, saying they unnecessarily used a police dog to subdue him in his last arrest.
Some Lawyers LinkedIn, Others Tune Out
What if you gave a party, hundreds of people showed up, but almost nobody talked to each other? That describes the state of social networking for lawyers on sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, MySpace and the new Plaxo Pulse.
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.
Injured Workers Suffer Another Blow
In a major contractor liability case, the state Supreme Court reversed a trial court that ruled that a general contractor had a non-delegable duty to ensure job site safety.
Too Much Sharing In The Workplace FREE
Companies' internal online message boards used by employees can be fertile ground for a host of legal problems for the employer.
Shocking Developments Prompt Teen's Lawsuit
A self-described science geek, 14-year-old freshman Christian Haughwout brought what looked like a small, inexpensive disposable camera to the Morgan School in Clinton one morning last month.
Words Give Chiropractor Pain In Neck
Tiffany Spencer v. United States of America: U.S. District Court Judge Vanessa L. Bryant has never been criticized for lacking backbone or being easy to manipulate. In a recent hearing for damages before Bryant, chiropractor Mark Lepensky, of Orange, got more than he could handle-and nothing he could pocket.
Exonerated After Crash
Peter Murrugarra et al. v. Jason Takacs: Fairfield police officer Jason Takacs was following a car that looked a little suspicious — the plates didn't match the make and model — while traveling west on the Post Road in Fairfield.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Defendant Challenges Conduct Of Pot-Sniffing Cop
The state is challenging an Appellate Court decision that overturned the conviction of a man charged with possessing and selling crack cocaine. The Appellate Court ruled that the police search of the vehicle constituted an illegal seizure.
Making A Full-Time Commitment
Louis O. Roy Jr. of Avon said he closely followed the legislature's special session in January, when lawmakers passed a sweeping criminal justice reform bill in response to last July's triple murder in Cheshire.
|
|
HOME
