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August 08, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Meet Connecticut Bar Association Treasurer Sharad A. SamyWhile Samy said he believes the government institutions and systems work, "they work best when we have citizenry that actually acts as citizens, and if we fail to act as citizens as individuals, no amount of great thinking in any of those institutions, the Constitution and our law is really going to function well. People have forgotten that they need to be citizens."
By Emily Cousins
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August 07, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
2 Law Firms Are Feuding Over Allegedly Stolen Clients and Work Processes"[T]he Etemis categorically deny all allegations made against them," John Kanca, their lawyer, said. "The Etemis have full confidence in their defenses and their counterclaim allegations, and look forward to vigorously seeking justice in court by providing proof as to all of their allegations. The Etemis intend to advance this case by telling the truth and the full story of everything that happened leading to the Etemis departure from Trantolo & Trantolo, and thereafter."
By Emily Cousins
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August 07, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Meet J. Paul Vance Jr., New Vice President of the Connecticut Bar"I was a high school basketball coach, and I think I was pretty good at motivating my teams," J. Paul Vance Jr. said. "That's what I want to do in this role as vice president, is be a worker and motivator, and to remind people that it's really important that lawyers across the state remember this is our labor union. This is an organization that speaks for all of us, and so I want to hear everybody's voice and be a resource for them."
By Emily Cousins
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August 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Meet Emily Gianquinto, New President-Elect of the CBA"I think because so much of our lives have gone remote in the last couple of years, younger lawyers are missing out on in-person connections that happen when you're going to events ... or getting out and doing other things in the community," Emily Gianquinto said.
By Emily Cousins
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August 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Citizen Defeats Police's Qualified Immunity Defense"We never thought there was a serious argument that qualified immunity applies here, and we're very glad the court agreed with us," the ACLU's Dan Barrett said. "We're very pleased that we already have victory in hand for two of the three counts and that there's no qualified immunity."
By Emily Cousins
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August 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Leaders in Law: Meet New CBA President James T. Shearin"If courts can't protect people and institutions when they need protecting, then we're all in trouble," James T. Shearin said.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
August 02, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Sharply Divided Conn. Supreme Court Chooses Broad View of Supervisor Role in Bias CaseThe dissent claims the majority opinion could lead to employers escaping liability.
By Emily Cousins
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August 01, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
US Judge Orders Connecticut Officials to Provide Gender-Affirming Care to Inmate"So much time and energy is spent on the legal battles for health care in prison instead of simply providing health care," Elana Bildner said. "I really would like to be put out of a job. I don't want to be doing this over and over again, and neither does my client. Prison systems are obligated to provide health care by the Constitution, and gender-affirming care is health care."
By Emily Cousins
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July 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
While Constitutional Challenge to Conn. Vaccine Mandate Fails, Door Stays Open to Injunctive Relief"But make no mistake, this decision is a victory for our plaintiffs and a victory for religious freedom in Connecticut and we look forward to pressing ahead with our Injunction motion so that we can get these disenfranchised children back to school while we await our trial," Lindy Urso said.
By Emily Cousins
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July 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Venue Fight: CooperSurgical Plaintiffs Push for Multidistrict Litigation"[The defendant's] argument is the standard defense playbook of divide and conquer," attorney Tiseme Zegeye said. "They recognize the plaintiffs are stronger together, and that their clients may benefit from trying to litigate in various jurisdictions."
By Emily Cousins
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