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Special Sections The Special Sections of Connecticut Law Tribune provide our readers with in-depth coverage of the developments and trends occurring in Litigation, Real Estate, Environmental, Construction, Employment, Health Care and Intellectual Property Law. Return to this page throughout the year to read all of our Special Sections. To contribute an article for the next Special Section, email psussman@alm.com View the 2012 Supplement Calendar Click here for advertising info...
	Employment & Immigration Law Published January 30, 2012
	Elder Law and Estate Planning Published January 23, 2012
	Product Liability Published December 12, 2011
	Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Published November 28, 2011
	Corporate Law Published November 21, 2011
	Medical Malpractice Law Published November 14, 2011
	Construction & Energy Law Published November 7, 2011
	Employment & Immigration Law Published October 31, 2011
	Business Litigation Published October 24, 2011
	Personal Injury Published October 17, 2011
	Intellectual Property Patent & Trademark Published October 10, 2011
	Land Use and Environmental Law Published October 3, 2011
	Lawyers of Color - High Achievers Published September 26, 2011
	Connecticut Supreme Court 2011 Review Published September 19, 2011
	E-Discovery Technology and Law Published August 22, 2011
	The Best 2011 Published August 15, 2011
	Family Law Published August 15, 2011
	Municipal and Education Law Published August 8, 2011
	Labor And Employment Law Published July 25, 2011
	Construction Law Published July 11, 2011
	Alternative Dispute Resolution Published June 20, 2011
	Law Office Administation & Management Published June 13, 2011
	Health Law Published May 16, 2011
	Employment & Immigration Law Published April 25, 2011
	Personal Injury Yearbook 2010 Published April 18, 2011 2010 Personal Injury Yearbook, containing details of dozens of plaintiffs' verdicts, defense verdicts and settlements.
	Intellectual Property, Patent & Trademark Published April 18, 2011
	Land Use & Environmental Law Published April 11, 2011
	Community Banking & Personal Finance Published March 21, 2011
	Business - Corporate Litigation Published March 14, 2011
	Construction Law Published March 7, 2011
	Forensic Accounting & Valuation Litigation Published February 21, 2011 Employee fraud is on the rise â€“ especially at small companies â€“ but is preventable if employers take proper precautions. That's the word from several authors in this week's Forensic Accounting & Valuation Litigation special section.
	Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Published February 14, 2011 Insurance company insolvencies, cyber-security coverage for businesses, and under-insured motorist policy issues are just some of the topics in this week's Insurance and Bad Faith Litigation section.
	Electronic Discovery Law & Technology Published February 7, 2011 The ability to sort out the most important electronic data and the challenges of e-filing in the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals are two topics discussed in this weeks E-Discovery & Technology section.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published January 31, 2011 The case of a Connecticut ambulance company employee fired after a Facebook rant has drawn national attention. Last week, a scheduled hearing in Hartford involving the National Labor Relations Board and an administrative law judge was postponed to allow for settlement talks. This week's Employment & Immigration Law section launches with two views of the case.
	Elder Law & Assisted Living Published January 24, 2011 Can nursing home patients ask not to be treated by caregivers of certain ethnic backgrounds? How should seniors plan financially for retirement? Articles on these and other topics are featured in this week's Elder Law section.
	Product Liability and Toxic Tort Published December 6, 2010 Plaintiffs can claim manufacturer could have done more to prevent injury; proof of a specific defect not part of product liability law in state.
	Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith Litigation Published November 22, 2010 When loss occurs, promptly put your insurer on notice; courts say insurer must show evidence of dishonest motive.
	Corporate Law Published November 15, 2010 Economic, tax strategies help with transition to next generation, High court to rule on ownership rights of federally funded inventions are all topics in this week’s Corporate Law section.
	Medical Malpractice Published November 8, 2010 The state’s ‘good-faith’ filing requirement, the importance of jury documents and a new law requiring hospitals to report ‘adverse events’ are all topics included in this week’s Medical Malpractice section.
	Construction Law Published November 1, 2010 How could the next attorney general help the construction industry? And what are courts saying about contractors filing pass-through claims on behalf of subcontractors? Read about these topics and others in this week’s Construction Law Section.?
	Employment & Immigration Law Published October 25, 2010 This week’s Employment & Immigration Law special section analyzes how employers should address hostile workplace issues; how much leave time is appropriate for injured workers; and when bonuses are considered wages under the law, among several topics.
	Best 2010 Published October 18, 2010 Find out the results of the Connecticut Law Tribune's Annual Readers Poll.
	Intellectual Property and Technology Published October 11, 2010 Court bares teeth in case involving pet identification system; Storing data on Internet raises technological, legal issues.
	Land Use and Environmental Law Published October 4, 2010 Spill some motor oil in your driveway? You might have to file a report with state environmental officials under new guidelines. Read about this issue and more in this week’s Land Use and Environmental Law section.
	Business Litigation Published September 27, 2010 Our special section authors address some of the hot topics in business litigation, including disputes over false patent markings, where to sue an LLC and how risk managers should prepare for potential lawsuits.
	Personal Injury Litigation Published September 20, 2010 Settlement videos are powerful mediation tools. The thin line between 'ministerial' and 'discretionary'.
	2010 Connecticut Supreme Court Published September 13, 2010 Does Connecticut’s high court move too slowly at times? And what key decisions did it make in the areas of criminal, employment, business and tort law in the past year? Top lawyers offer their analysis.
	Women In The Law 2010 Published September 6, 2010 The Connecticut Law Tribune celebrates high-achieving women in the law.
	Electronic Discovery Law and Technology Published August 23, 2010 Learn the important differences between video formats, get a better feel for the value of GPS data and see how smaller budgets affect document review.
	Family Law Published August 16, 2010 Feuding spouses can get themselves, and their attorneys, in trouble; Norwalk probate case highlights importance of updating wills; Valuation strategies impact outcome of litigation. .
	Municipal & Education Law Published August 9, 2010 Attorneys throughout the state discuss the latest legal developments affecting schools and municipalities.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published July 26, 2010 Attorneys discuss social media policies in the workplace and what to consider before allowing employees to telecommute. Check in on the latest developments in employment law inside.
	Construction Law Published July 12, 2010 Financial disputes involving contractors and subcontractors are becoming a popular topic among practitioners these days. There’s also some concern about proposed state legislation that would create a contractor evaluation system.
	Alternative Dispute Resolution Published June 21, 2010 Getting the best value from mediation: Process won’t work if lawyers want to debate every point; Congress and Supreme Court take opposing views of mandatory agreements; Tell it to the judge, not the arbitrator: Decision could leave courts to rule on which issues can be arbitrated; Ten effective strategies for commercial arbitration.
	Law Office Administration and Mangement Published June 14, 2010 How do you deal with the flood of self-represented parties in the court system? Or the multiple generations of workers in your law office? For tips, turn to this week’s Law Office Administration & Management Section.
	Structured Settlements Published May 31, 2010 Pitfalls abound in using qualified settlement funds in personal injury cases; splitting spouses have right to keep pre-marriage property; balanced approach best way to devise financial plans for injured clients.
	Health Law Published May 24, 2010 Articles on medical data privacy guidelines, the fallout from health-care reform and services for senior citizens highlight this week’s Health Law special section.
	CTLA 2010 Annual Meeting Guide Published May 17, 2010 The 2010 CTLA Annual Meeting Guide.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published April 26, 2010 Businesses that don’t pay summer interns can find themselves in hot water. So can employers who misclassify workers as independent contractors. Our Employment and Immigration Law section also includes articles about the new health care bill and sick leave regulations.
	Intellectual Property Published April 19, 2010 This week’s Intellectual Property special section discusses unfair competition laws, whether general liability coverage protects trademark cases and false markings leading to more lawsuits.
	Land Use & Environmental Law Published April 12, 2010 Can towns boost application fees in a time of financial distress?; Ruling on public claims also creates inconsistencies; U.S. Supreme Court takes on the issue of waterfront property rights.
	Personal Injury Yearbook 2009 Published April 5, 2010 Containing details of dozens of plaintiffs' verdicts, defense verdicts and settlements.
	Client Development Published April 5, 2010
	Business Litigation Published March 29, 2010 This week’s special section on business litigation looks at an important U.S. Supreme Court decision for corporations, how life is made easier for commercial lenders and procedures for keeping trade secrets private.
	Community Banking & Personal Finance Published March 22, 2010 Responsibilities focus on supervision of settlement agents; with the right advice, seniors can save money and live at home; IRS still debating when damages may be excluded from income.
	Construction Law Published March 8, 2010 Strategies for helping contractors get the most out of their business; State Supreme Court provides guidance on contractual claims; quicker alternatives exist to exact payment from property owners; high court ruling offers lesson to industry; disagreements sparked over meaning of vague provisions.
	Forensic Accounting and Valuation Litigation Published February 22, 2010 A step-by-step explanation of how illegal activity is uncovered; internal controls cut down on employee thefts; valuating lost profits and loss of business presents complexities; effective buy-sell agreements rely on accurate language; compromised computer systems lead to tremendous financial losses for companies.
	Insurance Litigation Published February 8, 2010
	Electronic Discovery Law & Technology Published February 1, 2010 We all like free stuff. This week’s E-Discovery and Technology section features tips on the best free e-discovery software and free advice for companies that want to stop the unwanted spread of electronic data.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published January 25, 2010 Authors in our popular Employment & Immigration Law special section analyze electronic monitoring of workers, wage and hour class action lawsuits and how to avoid a defamation lawsuit when terminating a ‘problem employee.’
	Elder Law Published January 18, 2010 ‘Responsible parties’ must be mindful of Medicaid requirements; congress considers CLASS Act as part of health care reform; employers must balance rights of staff members and residents; referral agencies can turn consumers into accidental employers.
	Product Liability Published December 7, 2009 Inconsistent court rulings regarding defective medical device makers may leave some lawsuits DOA; product liability litigators involved in technology, trademark disputes; senate moves to make it easier to sue foreign manufacturers.
	Insurance Litigation Published November 23, 2009 What’s new in insurance litigation? Check out articles on allegedly dangerous Chinese drywall, policies that protect employers from dishonest workers and the difficulties of filing class actions against insurance companies.
	Corporate Law Published November 16, 2009 Companies’ financial troubles can open the door to several legal problems if shareholders, officers and directors aren’t careful. Read the latest developments in our Corporate Law section.
	Medical Malpractice Published November 9, 2009 Court rulings attempt to clarify malpractice lawsuit filing requirements; hospitals that don’t address hygiene practices vulnerable to lawsuits; written medical opinion missteps can be fatal to a lawsuit. All three of these topics are featured in our Medical Malpractice special section.
	Construction Law Published November 2, 2009 Construction goes high-tech with Building Information Modeling. Anti-indemnity statutes are shifting liability from contractors to subcontractors. And a new reporting law should make it easier for subcontractors to get paid in a timely manner. All three of these topics are featured in our Construction Law special section.
	Employment and Immigration Law Published October 26, 2009 Learn how to reduce the risk of workplace violence and read about employees needing to prepare for unannounced visits by federal officials checking on foreign workers.
	Best 2009 Published October 19, 2009 Results from our annual readers’ poll are available, showing who you think provides the best services and goods to the profession. There are many new categories this year, too, including best vineyard and best gym.
	New Associates Published October 19, 2009 We’ve all read the news stories about the recession. About how law firms are hurting. About how some have brought in fewer associates this fall or delayed starting dates until next year. But you wouldn’t know any of that is true just by looking at the Law Tribune’s annual New Associate’s Yearbook. The next seven pages feature photos and bios of 57 lawyers who joined – or who will join — Connecticut firms between Oct. 1, 2008 and Dec. 31, 2009. That’s just a tick below the 60 submissions we had last year. If we’re all lucky, next year’s edition will be even larger, meaning that law firm business has picked up and more attorneys are being hired. Until then, we welcome the associates class of 2009 and wish these attorneys the best of luck in their new positions. .
	Intellectual Property Law Published October 12, 2009 It’s in the bag for Louis Vuitton after the upscale company was awarded more than $32 million in a copyright infringement lawsuit. And there’s no shortage of messy trademark battles among restaurants and food companies.
	Land Use and Environmental Law Published October 5, 2009 Different living arrangements create various definitions of “family,” which can lead to legal disputes when it comes to zoning laws. And find a primer on how to deal with the state’s siting council in our Land Use and Environmental Law section.
	Bankruptcy Law & Workouts Published September 28, 2009 General Motors and Chrysler bankrupties have made Section 363 sales more popular than ever before as companies seek permission to sell assets they can't secure financing to operate. Also, attorneys discuss now bankruptcy and environmental law can be at odds.
	Personal Injury Published September 21, 2009 Accounts for medical services, drugs to find way into liability cases; health-care providers can be queried about standard-of-care issues; plaintiffs must show that officials were notified of problems.
	2009 Connecticut Supreme Court Published September 14, 2009 The Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2009. Seven-justice panels; jurisdictional questions; ‘standing’ issues decide cases involving corporation, trash authority; several key decisions favored private, state employees; key decisions involve medical malpractice and insurance cases; high court also refined search and seizure and prosecutorial impropriety jurisprudence; equitable distribution discussed in disability benefits case.
	Municipal & Education Law Published September 7, 2009 It’s back-to-school time in Connecticut and our Municipal & Education Law section focuses on court decisions that have altered constitutional rights of students and a new law that will put defibrillators in every public school building.
	Minorities And The Law: High Achievers Published August 31, 2009 The Law Tribune’s first Minorities and the Law special feature puts the spotlight on about 30 Connecticut attorneys, ranging from law firm partners to corporate counsels to entrepreneurs who have launched small firms. Additionally, an in-depth story looks at how law firms try to promote diversity even in a down economy when there is little hiring.
	Complex Litigation & e-Discovery Published August 24, 2009 To stay afloat, litigators must merge knowledge with technology; Court ruling illustrates possible sanctions for discovery delays; Internet-based operating programs can pose headaches for litigators; Companies must craft policies for record keeping, destruction; Digital forensics can extract data that was deleted, hidden or obfuscated; Repercussions possible from decision to release diocese documents.
	Family Law Published August 17, 2009 Find out about uncovering hidden assets; the State’s coercive practice violating parents’ constitutional rights; ethical dilemmas emerging in child protection proceedings; attorneys helping couples assess value of mediation, special masters; and Connecticut’s current laws on premarital agreements.
	Employment & Immigation Law Published July 27, 2009 Find out what employers can do to confront the swine flu. Proposed federal legislation could lead to more people being eligible to join labor unions. And a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling likely will lead to narrowed options for age bias claims.
	Construction Law Published July 13, 2009 Find out how the Integrated Project Delivery system is changing the construction industry. Get an inside look at how developers can benefit by building energy-efficient projects. And learn how to eliminate finger-pointing with the proper insurance coverage.
	Alternative Dispute Resolution Published June 22, 2009 Discover 10 tips for overcoming a commercial mediation impasse. Find out what needs to change for special masters to be effective in state courts. And learn why pursuing mediation early in the process is advantageous. It’s all in the Alternative Dispute Resolution special section.
	Electronic Discovery & Law Office Technology Published June 15, 2009 Strike gold in your next case by taking the time to look for hidden files on computer hard drives. Concerned about your firm's network security? Hire an 'ethical' hacker to break in and identify problems. Learn more in our e-discovery and law office technology section.
	Summer Associates Published June 1, 2009 Incoming summer associates are greeted with uncertain job prospects and scaled-back summer programs in their season of discontent. Also, make a good impression as a summer associate and avoid writing a lousy memo.
	Structured Settlements Published May 25, 2009 Structured Settlements 2009.
	CTLA 2009 Annual Meeting Guide Published May 18, 2009 The 2009 CTLA Annual Meeting Guide.
	Health Law Published May 11, 2009 The AG challenges federal Lyme disease guidelines. Private contractors crack down on improper Medicaid payments made to health care providers. State courts are in disarray when it comes to pre-birth surrogacy agreements. And don’t be surprised if your physicians asks for photo identification on your next visit. Read about these and more developments in our Health Law special section.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published April 27, 2009 Be wary of interoffice romances. Know your blogging rights. Keep abreast of two pieces of federal legislation backed by organized labor. All these topics and more in this week’s Employment & Immigration Law section.
	Intellectual Property Published April 20, 2009 YouTube is facing a copyright suit. Pop singers ranging from the Coasters to Britney Spears have been embroiled in trademark disputes. And this week’s Intellectual Property section also reports how photocopying articles might violate copyright laws.
	Land Use and Environmental Law Published April 13, 2009 This week’s Land Use and Environmental Law special section features stories about roadblocks faced by homeowners who want to install wind energy systems and ideas for building houses and businesses closer to train stations.
	Business Litigation/Corporate Investigations Published March 30, 2009 What happens to car dealers if GM goes bankrupt? What can businesses do to prevent employee fraud? And how can companies that do business overseas steer clear of anti-bribery laws? Catch up on these topics in the Business Litigation/Corporate Investigations section.
	New Partners Yearbook 2009 Published March 16, 2009 It’s not all gloom and doom from law firms. This week, the Law Tribune recognizes attorneys who have been promoted to partnership since last March. Readers submitted bios for 60 new partners from law firms of various sizes.
	Construction Law Published March 9, 2009 Problems with Boston’s Big Dig, court rulings involving lawsuits by project subcontractors, and school building contract issues all get examined in this week’s Construction Law section.
	Forensic Accounting & Valuation Litigation Published February 23, 2009 Forensic accountants’ services are coming into sharp focus in an unstable economic climate. Marital dissolutions are fertile ground for such work, especially with an increase in post-judgment modifications due to diminished income. Commercial litigators are leaning on forensic accountants to determine whether financial fraud and mismanagement are part of a case. Read more about the hot topics within forensic accounting and valuation litigation.
	Personal Injury Yearbook 2008 Published February 16, 2009 How do we view these verdicts and settlements from 2008? Can we discern patterns in the following pages that will offer insight to attorneys pursuing personal injury cases in the coming months? Or is this more a snapshot of the past, taken largely before the down-spiraling economy exerted its full impact on litigation trends.
	Insurance Litigation Published February 9, 2009 Public nuisance lawsuits are on the rise. Climate change brings about new issues for insurers. And companies can be caught off guard by horizontal exhaustion. Follow the developments in our Insurance Litigation special section.
	Federal Litigation and e-Discovery Published February 2, 2009 Even attorneys who handle smaller cases can face sizable e-discovery challenges. Contributing authors offer insight on cost-saving measures, file format problems and inadvertent release of privileged data.
	Employment and Immigration Law Published January 26, 2009 Can’t Get Away From It All–With the advent of Blackberrys and similar digital devices, employees are often tied to their offices during non-work hours. Than can create serious issues with wage and overtime law.
	Product Liability & Toxic Tort Published December 8, 2008 Retailers explore ways to share liability when seeking to pursue third-party claims. Pharmaceutical firms seek relief from state court litigation. And vaccine makers come under fire in two jurisdictions. See more in the product liability and toxic tort special section.
	New Associates Yearbook 2008 Published November 17, 2008 The Connecticut Law Tribune's 2008 New Associates Yearbook.
	Corporate Law Published November 17, 2008 International aircraft registration treaty takes off; Corporate boards seek outside legal help.
	Medical Malpractice Published November 10, 2008 Good faith letters, how to prep doctors for video depositions and why bifurcation isn’t always the answer are all discussed in the Medical Malpractice special section.
	Construction Law Published November 3, 2008 With Election Day upon us, here’s a reminder that some contractors can’t give money to certain candidates. Also, several lawyers offer some thoughts on new laws concerning school construction.
	Employment and Immigration Law Published October 27, 2008 In this shaky economy, many companies will lay off workers or shut down plants. Executives need to know what steps to take in advance of such action.
	The Best 2008 Published October 20, 2008 Get your election results here. No, not that election. We’ve tallied your votes for the top services and shops, consultants and country clubs, used by Connecticut’s legal community.
	Personal Injury Litigation Published September 29, 2008 Personal injury attorneys may be able to force favorable settlements by making videos instead of merely filing briefs. And trial lawyers need to be ready to ditch their pre-planned strategies to take advantage of an opponent’s gaffe.
	2008 Connecticut Supreme Court Published September 15, 2008 The Connecticut Supreme Court Review 2008. The Connecticut Supreme Court has made a number of decisions that have shaken up the legal landscape, from a redefinition of kidnapping, to paving the way for employers to give negative job references, to making it more difficult, at times, for injured workers to collect damages for workplace-related accidents.
	Employment & Immigration Law Published July 28, 2008 A Black & White Issue: Craig Holcomb is a white college basketball coach. He says he lost his job because school officials objected to his interracial marriage. Now a federal court has weighed in on his claim of discrimination by association.
	Construction Law Published July 14, 2008 School Rule: A new law allows districts to accept bids online for furnishings and equipment. The potential savings in constructio costs? Millions of dollars.
	Women In The Law 2008 Published June 16, 2008 The Connecticut Law Tribune celebrates high-achieving women in the law.
	Law Jobs 2008 Published June 9, 2008 A Roundtable discussion of the present day status of the legal profession in Connecticut.
	Green Building In Connecticut Published May 26, 2008 A Roundtable discussion of the rapidly changing practice areas, industries, and best practices.
	Insurance Litigation Published May 19, 2008 Policyholders sometimes wait too long to make a claim. Insurers can rightfully deny coverage, invoking a ‘late notice’ provision.
	Employment and Immigration Law Published April 28, 2008 The state Supreme Court says employers must try mightily to find work for employees whose injuries turn into permanent disabilities. Does that put an unfair burden on businesses? Or does it mean loyal workers won’t be cast aside?
	Land Use and Environmental Law Published April 14, 2008 Terrorists bent on destruction. Connecticut companies that handle and store chemicals. The government now requires a host of security measures to keep the two apart.
	Business Litigation Published March 31, 2008 In coming decades, up to $136 trillion will be transferred from baby boomers to future generations. Countless fiduciaries will handle the money. Some will get sued.
	Construction Law Published March 3, 2008 International contracting profitable, but comes with varied local laws.
	New Partners Yearbook 2007 Published March 3, 2008
	Personal Injury Yearbook 2007 Published February 25, 2008 Our annual listing of the most newsworthy verdicts and settlements of the year.
	Employment Law Published January 28, 2008 Union messages can't be disseminated through company email
	Elder Law Published January 21, 2008 Geriatric care managers ease case load
	Product Liability and Toxic Tort Published December 10, 2007 Evidence Destruction