Michael Marciano

November 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

On Nov. 10, New York enacted legislation intended to strengthen free speech protections by modifying its nearly 30-year-old Anti-SLAPP law. But the vitality of these new protections will depend on how courts interpret a key concept in the statute.

By Daniel Novack and Christina Lee

18 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In 1942, and with the apparent blessing of the Supreme Court, the West Virginia Board of Education imposed a requirement for a stiff-armed salute of the American flag.

By A. Paul Spinella

7 minute read

November 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

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By Michael Marciano

1 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers, lawmakers and U.S. attorney general are called out for supporting "false statements."

By Michael Marciano

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Jodie Driscoll of Murtha Cullina has joined the New England Board of Directors of Junior Achievement of Southwest New England

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

November 10, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Counting every vote is a bedrock principle of democracy. No one, not the president and not any of his attorneys, has any business undermining the voting process.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

November 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Picking up on one of the most controversial subjects of the 2020 election year, the New York Law School has scheduled a free webinar this morning analyzing major legal developments in free speech on international social media.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

November 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New York business attorney Johanna Bachmair joins the firm's New Haven office, while Waterbury partner Mark Malaspina is admitted to an elite society.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

November 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It is not at all clear that either Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker, or Charles Grassley, the current President pro tem, is an "Officer" within the meaning of Clause 6.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

November 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We have all had enough of trying to live with the current understanding of both Lucas and Penn Central. Courts and commentators agree that it is extremely difficult for a property owner to recover under either theory.

By Dwight Merriam

7 minute read