Michael Marciano is a regional managing editor for ALM. He can be reached at [email protected] or call 646-957-3022. On Twitter: @BreakingCTLaw
February 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Prison Gerrymandering Must End in ConnecticutPrison gerrymandering poses the question: Should inmates in Connecticut prisons be counted for legislative redistricting purposes in the "prison district" in which their prison is located or in the "home district" in which they permanently reside?
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
5 minute read
February 05, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Pointing Out Corruption in the State JudiciaryIn order to become a judge you must contribute to the political party of your choice and avoid controversy. Judgeships are essentially for sale, and all the lawyers know it, even though the public does not.
By Thomas F. Liotti
3 minute read
January 31, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Dealing With Rogue and Stealth JurorsJuror misconduct can cause the innocent to be convicted, the guilty to go free, and taxpayers to pay for easily preventable retrials.
By Gail Prudenti
4 minute read
January 31, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Adam Masin Makes Lateral Move From Shipman to Drinker BiddleAdam Masin has joined Drinker Biddle & Reath's Hartford office as a partner in the products liability and mass torts group, a lateral move from Hartford's Shipman & Goodwin.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
January 31, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Tolls to Tokes: Let's Get Practical About New RevenuesSince the E-ZPass system records payments, why not give a credit against our state income taxes for a portion of tolls paid by residents?
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
3 minute read
January 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New Leaders Sought for Professional Excellence AwardsThe Connecticut Law Tribune is accepting nominations in 14 categories for the publication's sixth annual Professional Excellence Awards. The deadline has…
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
January 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Robinson & Cole Elects New Partner and CounselRobinson & Cole has announced the elevation of five lawyers, including a new partner and two promotions to counsel in Hartford.
By Michael Marciano
3 minute read
January 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Is it Time for Connecticut to Expand Rule 8.4?Harassment and discrimination should have no place in our profession but Rule 8.4 has been challenged as overly broad, unconstitutional and interfering with the rights of attorneys to zealously advocate for their clients.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
January 23, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Tempis Fugit: Coming to Terms With Our Aging ProfessionThe average age among members of the bar is getting up there, and retiring lawyers are not being replaced.
By Mark Dubois
4 minute read
January 22, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut US Attorney's Office Collected $22 Million in FY 2019The U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut was responsible for $22 million of the U.S. Department of Justice's more than $9.3 billion in revenue collected for the fiscal year 2019, which concluded last Sept. 30.
By Michael Marciano
3 minute read
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