Allison Dunn

September 01, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Swebilius had put the state on notice that they were required to establish, by the preponderance of evidence, that they exercised reasonable diligence in executing a warrant within the statute of limitations or explain why their failure to do so was reasonable under the circumstances. They failed to do so here," Freeman's attorney, James Mortimer of The Mortimer Law Firm in Fairfield, explained Wednesday.

By Allison Dunn

6 minute read

September 01, 2022 | Law.com

The judge attributed the outbursts to personal and family stressors that diminished his ability to contain his frustration.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

August 31, 2022 | Law.com

"I think most cybercriminals realize that trying to defraud a law firm with a phishing scheme like this is not going to end well for them," said Deveboise & Plimpton's David Bernstein, the lead partner on the matter.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

August 31, 2022 | Law.com

The most recent complaint against Steven J. Moody came from his alleged failure to pay the medical bills of 31 clients despite having settled their cases.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

August 30, 2022 | Law.com

"We are excited that our clients will finally see the return of their funds," Carol Garvan, legal director at the ACLU of Maine and lead counsel in the case, said in a statement. "These unemployment benefits will help people who are returning home from prison gain a measure of stability, enabling them to care for their children, pay their medical bills, and be a full part of their communities."

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

August 30, 2022 | Law.com

The Arizona Supreme Court sided with a Phoenix lawyer in a special action Monday, concluding that a sanctions order against him in an underlying federal lawsuit does not preclude him from arguing his side of the matter in a related state disciplinary action.

By Allison Dunn

4 minute read

August 30, 2022 | Law.com

Following pandemic-induced salary cuts, Richard Peltz-Steele, a chancellor professor at the University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth, claimed he was compelled against his will to accept the UMass Faculty Federation, Local 1895 as his exclusive bargaining representative for terms and conditions of his employment.

By Allison Dunn

5 minute read

August 29, 2022 | Law.com

An estate planning attorney in Virginia has agreed to a three-year suspension for allegedly failing to finalize estate matters when she qualified as the administrator and not communicating to multiple requests for information.

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read

August 26, 2022 | Law.com

Virginia lawyers who wish to apply must be in good standing and file a nominating petition signed by no fewer than 10 other members eligible to vote in the circuit; write a statement of qualifications not exceeding 150 words; and provide a digital photograph by 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2.

By Allison Dunn

1 minute read

August 26, 2022 | Law.com

"We will not tolerate landlords who take advantage of Virginians seeking affordable housing by violating and ignoring laws designed to protect Virginia consumers," Miyares said in a written statement. "My office is dedicated to protecting vulnerable Virginians from such abusive practices, and we will continue to hold bad actors accountable."

By Allison Dunn

3 minute read