Karen Ali

June 04, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Robert Karanian, who practiced in New Britain, was arrested in 2007 on charges he stole $12,000 from his former client, a convicted drug dealer. A New Britain criminal defense lawyer who was convicted in October 2008 of tampering with and bribing a witness has applied to be reinstated to practice law.

By KAREN ALI

3 minute read

May 30, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It's not big news when a defendant in a criminal case or a plaintiff in a civil case fails to show up for a court appearance. But it's a bit more problematic when a lawyer constantly misses court dates.

By KAREN ALI

3 minute read

May 30, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Danbury Hospital patient who went in for what was supposed to be a simple, one-day hernia repair in 2008 won $12 million after a jury verdict this afternoon. The hospital denied responsibility for the conduct of its own surgical resident, the plaintiff's lawyer said.

By Karen Ali

1 minute read

May 30, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Waterbury attorney who had his law license deactivated in December after he failed to show up to represent clients in court is facing contempt charges for not turning files over to another lawyer to handle those cases.

By Karen Ali

3 minute read

May 28, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ridgefield-based Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals has agreed to pay $650 million to settle thousands of claims that an antistroke medication caused excessive bleeding.

By By KAREN ALI

3 minute read

May 27, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The state on Tuesday announced plans to build an $81 million courthouse in Torrington, a move that will replace older Superior Court buildings in Litchfield and Bantam and consolidate court operations in the Litchfield Judicial District.

By KAREN ALI

3 minute read

May 27, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The state is planning to build an $81 million courthouse in Torrington, a step that will replace Superior Court buildings in Litchfield and Bantam and consolidate court operations in the Litchfield Judicial District.

By KAREN ALI

2 minute read

May 23, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Judiciary Committee is the legislative panel that has the greatest impact on Connecticut lawyers, with its duties ranging from confirming judicial nominations to considering bills on legal topics ranging from criminal sentencing guidelines to family law reform.

By KAREN ALI and JAY STAPLETON

4 minute read

May 23, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Back in February, Kristen Rich testified before a legislative committee in favor of a bill that would have allowed Connecticut's probate court workers to unionize. Rich, who was then a clerk in the Stamford Probate Court, said she was unhappy about pay and concerned about job security.

By KAREN ALI

4 minute read

May 22, 2014 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Judiciary Committee is clearly the legislative panel that has the greatest impact on Connecticut lawyers, with its duties ranging from confirming judicial nominations to holding hearings on cutting-edge legal issues ranging from criminal sentencing issues to family law reform.

By Karen Ali

4 minute read