Michael Marciano

June 26, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Phase Three goals include increasing foot traffic in courthouses in a measured manner, extending in-person proceedings to include child support, selected plea and sentencing proceedings, preliminary hearings for felonies or defendants in jail, arraignments for desk appearances and essential family court matters.

By Michael Marciano

3 minute read

June 25, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The role of the Attorney General is to uphold the rule of law, to represent the best interests of the United States, and to pursue justice. He or she is the chief attorney for our country, not the attorney for the office of the presidency or for any particular president.

By Elliott B. Jacobson

9 minute read

June 25, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Some of us will be able to master the new post-pandemic legal world. While many are "over" the COVID-19 virus, its effects on society are just beginning.

By Mark Dubois

5 minute read

June 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

The new chairman's priorities include ensuring CSS continues to combat economic, social and particularly racial injustice.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

June 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal

DHS has the authority to rescind the program put in place by the prior administration, but it must confront the human consequences of its action.

By Maryellen Fullerton

5 minute read

June 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wiggin & Dana steps up for minority-owned businesses; the CT Bar's new slate takes over.

By Michael Marciano

3 minute read

June 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

Despite the major step back with Keith Ellison's abuse of prosecutorial discretion, we've come a long way since Daniel Pantaleo choked Eric Garner to death.

By Vinoo Varghese

7 minute read

June 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal

We recognize that the perception of injustice and feelings of exclusion among communities of color and members of the LGBTQ community are multi-faceted and must be addressed to ensure trust in the justice system. We are at a point where honest discourse on these issues is sorely needed.

By Justices Shirley Troutman and Troy Webber, Co-Chairs, Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and Justices Anthony Cannataro and Joanne Winslow, Co-Chairs, Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission

6 minute read

June 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Rather than just reacting to this crisis with temporary fixes, we should be looking to make lasting improvements.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

June 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It's time to grant all criminal defendants the right to waive all nonessential appearances before the court when represented by counsel.

By Daniel Lage

8 minute read