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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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April 01, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: New and Recognized Faces Making News at Murtha Cullina, HSSK and Chaffin Luhana

Recent developments include the hiring of two new associates at Murtha Cullina, a promotion to counsel at HSSK, and the opening of Connecticut offices for growing Chaffin Luhana.

By Michael Marciano

4 minute read

March 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Looking for the Upper Hand in Civil Litigation? Request a Scheduling Conference

If you want a case to be resolved decisively, ask for a scheduling conference. Work with the courthouse caseflow coordinator to get it soon.

By Thomas Moukawsher

4 minute read

March 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Bring Back the State's Program Review and Investigations Committee

The disbanding of PR&I in 2017 was a misguided attempt to save a meager amount of money.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

March 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

IOLTA Rule Changes Needed in Connecticut

Unclaimed money should not be kept in a lawyer's IOLTA account when It could be put to better uses, including legal aid

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

2 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Movers: Recent Moves at Gfeller Laurie, Morgan Lewis, GPS and Rome Clifford Katz & Koerner

Recent promotions and hires include Robert Chomiak, Jr., Christine Blethen, Mark Parise, Joe Serrantino and Nancy Valentino at firms across the state.

By Michael Marciano

3 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Fairness and Clarity Needed in Assessing Tenants' Prior Felony Convictions

Pending before the General Assembly is a bill, Raised H.B. No. 5242, An Act Concerning The Collateral Consequences of Criminal Records on Housing Opportunities,…

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

One Case - One Judge: Individual Calendaring Should Not Have Withered on the Vine

In 2013, then chief justice Chase Rogers planted the seeds of the Indi-Cal system, based on one-case, one-judge assignments. The system grew and, in some places, took root, but in the end, it did not obtain the sustenance it needed.

By Thomas Moukawsher

4 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

Wade Resigns From Georgia Election Case

Fani Willis accepted Wade's resignation, effective immediately. She complimented Wade's "professionalism and dignity."

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

6 minute read

March 15, 2024 | Daily Report Online

UPDATED: McAfee Orders Willis to Step Aside or Remove Wade

Judge Scott McAfee said he found the "allegations and evidence legally insufficient to support a finding of an actual conflict of interest." However, he found there remains an "appearance of impropriety."

By Kate Brumback and Alanna Durkin Richer | The Associated Press

6 minute read

March 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Eliminate the Unconstitutional Waiver Provision in CT's Wrongful Incarceration Statute

The practical effects of the current law are to delay compensation for the majority of exonerees. To the extent language in the statute was intended to reduce the liability of municipalities or local police officers, in practice it is having the opposite effect.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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