Karen Ali

February 02, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When Kenneth Ireland was initially released from prison in 2009 after serving 21 years behind bars, he had trouble making a living. But it wasn't for a lack of effort.

By Karen Ali

4 minute read

January 31, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years for the rape and killing of a mother of four has been awarded $6 million from the state of Connecticut.

By KAREN ALI

5 minute read

January 31, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A man who was wrongfully imprisoned for 21 years for the rape and killing of a mother of four has been awarded $6 million from the state of Connecticut.

By KAREN ALI

5 minute read

January 28, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A federal building with no American flag in front of it rubbed some federal court security officers the wrong way.

By Karen Ali

2 minute read

January 28, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A federal building with no American flag in front of it rubbed some federal court security officers the wrong way.

By Karen Ali

2 minute read

January 23, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It is just a coincidence that presidents of three local bar associations come from one law firm, Waterbury-based Carmody Torrance Sendak & Hennesey. But the leaders of the Waterbury, New Haven County and Fairfield County bar groups use that coincidence in their favor.

By Karen Ali

5 minute read

January 23, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It is just a coincidence that presidents of three local bar associations come from one law firm, Waterbury-based Carmody Torrance Sendak & Hennesey. But the leaders of the Waterbury, New Haven County and Fairfield County bar groups use that coincidence in their favor.

By Karen Ali

5 minute read

July 14, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Websites that allow users to review businesses are often plagued by negative online comments. "Words do have consequences," said West Hartford lawyer Matthew Dallas Gordon. "You think in today's world you can say whatever you want, and that's not true."

By Karen Ali

3 minute read

July 11, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

As in any other serious criminal trial he's handled, Bridgeport criminal defense lawyer Eugene Riccio cross-examined witnesses and stood to make objections to prosecutor's arguments.

By Karen Ali

7 minute read

July 10, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Former personal injury lawyer Joseph Haddad, who prosecutors say used his "bar license as a license to steal," was sentenced Thursday to 51 months in prison for his role in an extensive insurance fraud scheme.

By Karen Ali

2 minute read