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Michael Marciano

Michael Marciano

Michael Marciano is a regional managing editor for ALM. He can be reached at [email protected] or call 646-957-3022. On Twitter: @BreakingCTLaw

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February 04, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Expedite the Adjudication of Diversionary Programs

Streamlining programs like accelerated rehabilitation and AEP would ease congestion in the courts

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

February 04, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

READ THE DOC: Pfizer Sues Former Employees Over Alleged Theft of Trade Secrets

Pfizer alleges two former employees founded companies 'to steal the hard work of Pfizer's scientists and clinicians for their own profit and gain.'

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

February 03, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Begins to Confront Racial Disparities in Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

The majority and dissenting opinions in State v. McCleese are truly two of the finest opinions that I have read in years. But as the concurring opinion points out, the dissent seems to be predicated on principles of fundamental fairness—rooted not in the Eighth Amendment but, rather in the due-process clauses of the federal and state constitutions

By Joette Katz

6 minute read

February 02, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$600,000 Grant-Funded Study Aimed at Improving Fairness, Efficiency in Connecticut's Courts

Chief State's Attorney Richard Colangelo has spearheaded Moving Justice Forward, which aims to produce a blueprint for action by the end of the year.

By Michael Marciano

4 minute read

February 01, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

More Diversity in Jury-Instruction Development Could Improve Connecticut Trial Outcomes

We believe that it would be sensible to broaden the composition of Connecticut's judicial instruction committees and make them more inclusive. We encourage the judicial branch to do so.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

February 01, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Deadline Is This Week to Complete Connecticut Legal Awards Nominations

Winners including Connecticut's Attorney of the Year will be honored during our first in-person awards ceremony since 2019. The Tribune honors those have made a difference in the legal profession—from top litigators and precedent setters to those serving clients in greatest need.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

January 31, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Halloran Sage Hires 3 From Nearby Firm; Murtha Cullina Litigator Advocates for MDC Customers

Halloran Sage strengthens its corporate, real estate and litigation practices, and MDC customers get a new independent advocate in Murtha Cullina's Joseph Szerejko

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

January 28, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Can We Fix Broken Federal Courts for Civil Litigants? Let's Start With Eliminating Unnecessary Delays

Before the pandemic began, the average time from filing to trial was two years. Now it now takes cases four years or longer to get to trial.

By Sergei Lemberg

7 minute read

January 28, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$880,000 ERISA Complaint Filed Against Hartford Financial Services

Plaintiff seeks unpaid disability benefits dating back to 2008, along with associated costs and attorneys' fees

By Michael Marciano

1 minute read

January 26, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Disability Insurance Provider Sues CT Client Over Alleged Material Omissions

Principal Financial Group, represented by McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, seeks declaratory judgment in the matter

By Michael Marciano

1 minute read