Allison Dunn

September 16, 2022 | Law.com

Questions and proposal submissions should be directed to Heather Seavey by email at [email protected] or by calling 207-622-7523, ext. 1226.

By Allison Dunn

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September 14, 2022 | Law.com

When masks are required, they must meet the qualifications of an ASTM-rated level 3 surgical mask, KF94, KN95, or N95.

By Allison Dunn

2 minute read

September 13, 2022 | Law.com

"Having considered Fitz's misconduct, the relevant aggravating and mitigating factors, and our applicable precedent, we agree with the board's recommended sanction," the opinion said, finding that Fitz's longer period of misconduct and the more than $958,000 still owed to the state were grounds for the harsher sanction than other disciplinary cases.

By Allison Dunn

5 minute read

September 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Santorelli's immunity issues did not just stop her from business travelling; they made it unsafe for her to work in an office. So if going into the office was an 'essential duty' of her occupation, then she was disabled. Was it? Hartford Life did not address this issue when it denied her benefits," Judge Jeffrey Meyer wrote in his opinion.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

September 09, 2022 | Law.com

Judge Angel Kelley concluded that the plaintiff had proffered evidence to show that he was a disabled individual within the meaning of state law, he was a qualified individual with a disability, and he was discharged because of his ability.

By Allison Dunn

5 minute read

September 07, 2022 | Law.com

The West Virginia Supreme Court upheld a circuit court's order awarding summary judgment to a solo practitioner accused by a former attorney of legal malpractice, but further affirmed the denial of his motion for more than $92,600 in attorney fees and costs because it wasn't pursued in bad faith.

By Allison Dunn

6 minute read

September 07, 2022 | Law.com

"As we know, the needs of both our legal community and the community at large continually change," Grace V.B. Garcia said in a statement. "The pandemic has highlighted several areas where we can take active steps to better the lives of legal professionals, help those in need of legal services within the commonwealth, and take steps that support and uphold the rule of law. By concentrating on communication, collaboration and our communities, my goal is not only to strengthen MBA, but make measurable progress in addressing these issues, as well."

By Allison Dunn

2 minute read

September 06, 2022 | Law.com

"Here, the respondent's misrepresentations were limited to one client, in one case, over a short period of time," the joint petition said. "Additionally, the respondent has no prior discipline, was forthcoming with Bar Counsel, demonstrated remorse, and explained that at the time of the misconduct, he experienced a Crohn's disease flare-up and was prescribed steroid medication that affected his judgment."

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

September 06, 2022 | Law.com

"Although we recognize that the defendants were informed by Bonafini's family of their concerns for him, this—without more—is not enough to have triggered a duty on the defendants to recuse, as tragic as the consequences of inaction were," Associate Justice Gabrielle R. Wolohojian wrote on behalf of the unanimous panel.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

September 02, 2022 | Law.com

"Kovach was represented by an experienced attorney who carefully and independently vetted Kovach's allegations and claims before determining she had a viable cause of action against respondents," the court said in its per curiam opinion Wednesday. "Although Rule 11 allows for the possibility of sanctions against a client, it primarily speaks in terms of an attorney's professional responsibilities. Rule 11 is not intended to be used as a weapon against a client represented by counsel, whose job it is to be knowledgeable of the law and advise a lay client on the best course of action."

By Allison Dunn

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