Jay Stapleton

March 27, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the mid-1800s, Chinese immigrants didn't simply encounter bigotry. State and federal laws severely restricted their rights and barred them from becoming U.S. citizens.

By Paul Sussman and Jay Stapleton

6 minute read

March 27, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the mid-1800s, Chinese immigrants didn't simply encounter bigotry. State and federal laws severely restricted their rights and barred them from becoming U.S. citizens.

By PAUL SUSSMAN and JAY STAPLETON

6 minute read

March 26, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The judicial system works best when attorneys show professional courtesy and respect for everyone in the courtroom, including adversaries. Rules of Professional Conduct demand that lawyers act in a way that upholds the "dignity" of the judicial process.

By Jay Stapleton

3 minute read

March 26, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The judicial system works best when attorneys show professional courtesy and respect for everyone in the courtroom, including adversaries. Rules of Professional Conduct demand that lawyers act in a way that upholds the "dignity" of the judicial process.

By Jay Stapleton

3 minute read

March 25, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

American Indian tribes enjoy certain legal rights, including sovereign immunity from lawsuits brought by government agencies.

By Jay Stapleton

6 minute read

March 25, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

American Indian tribes enjoy certain legal rights, including sovereign immunity from lawsuits brought by government agencies.

By JAY STAPLETON

6 minute read

March 24, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Bridgeport lawyer who has been the target of nearly 20 grievances since 2001 has had his license suspended for three years.

By Jay Stapleton

4 minute read

March 24, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Bridgeport lawyer who has been the target of nearly 20 grievances since 2001 has had his license suspended for three years.

By JAY STAPLETON

4 minute read

March 23, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

During testimony before the legislature last year, it seemed like the loudest voices in the debate over family court reform were those of divorcing parents angry at a legal system they believed had failed them.

By Jay Stapleton

7 minute read

March 23, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

During testimony before the legislature last year, it seemed like the loudest voices in the debate over family court reform were those of divorcing parents angry at a legal system they believed had failed them.

By Jay Stapleton

7 minute read