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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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July 20, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Hartford Discrimination Suit Removed to Federal Court

Attorneys at Jackson Lewis on Tuesday removed a lawsuit against Summit Security Services to Connecticut District Court.

By Michael Marciano

1 minute read

July 19, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Strategy Moving Forward: Post-COVID-19 Advice for Mediations

Our experiences with remote mediations during the pandemic improved the quality of the premediation filings as they became even more important.

By Christopher F. Droney

7 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Improvements Needed in Connecticut: Access to Justice and Stemming Gun Violence

Access to justice for the poor in Connecticut needs improvement; and it's time to prove we care by taking action to stop gun-related tragedies.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

July 16, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wrongful-Death Complaint Citing COVID-19 Negligence Removed to Federal Court

A medical malpractice complaint filed against Prestige Companion and Homemakers in Southbury has been removed to federal court.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

July 14, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Civil Rights Lawsuit Filed in New Canaan Over Parking Ticket

Attorney Farva Jafri alleges she was issued a ticket for a parking violation in New Canaan because she is nonwhite.

By Michael Marciano

1 minute read

July 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Day Pitney Completes Merger With Rhode Island Firm

The deal includes eight attorneys led by name partners Renée A. R. Evangelista and A. Max Kohlenberg, joining Day Pitney's individual clients department, which now grows to nearly 80 attorneys.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

July 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Legislative Support for Transgender Youth Has Not Been Universal

I'm happy to report there are several programs in Connecticut serving the LGBTQ population and that DCF supports youth with gender affirming care as well as those youth diagnosed with gender dysphoria. Other jurisdictions, however, are not so welcoming.

By Joette Katz

7 minute read

July 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Jennifer's Law' Marks Shift in Response to Domestic Abuse

Effective Oct. 1, the law will expand the definition of domestic violence and broaden the range of individuals eligible to apply for restraining orders.

By David McGrath

3 minute read

July 09, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Packing the US Supreme Court: A Misguided Proposal

The desire to increase members on the Supreme Court arises from an overreaction to the 2016 Republican blocking of the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland. The proposal also wrongly assumes that justices will decide cases according to party doctrine.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 08, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Rhonda Tobin Making History as Robinson & Cole's First Female Leader

"You can sit in your office and work will come to you. Your plate will be full. We'll make sure of that," Robinson & Cole's managing partner Rhonda Tobin said. "But if you really want to guide what you want to do and take the initiative, find out who does the things you want to do and talk to them. You can have a great career without it, but if you take the initiative, you can really guide your career to where you want to be."

By Michael Marciano

7 minute read