Michael Marciano

May 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

An important public policy goal for the post-virus recovery program should be the effective implementation of a workplace-based retirement option for the hundreds of thousands of Connecticut workers employed by small businesses that do not offer any retirement plan to their employees.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Connecticut Bar Association recently announced Matthew K. Beatman, John L. Cesaroni and Charles A. Maglieri were recognized with 2020 CLABBY awards by the Connecticut Bar Association's Commercial Law and Bankruptcy Section.

By Michael Marciano

2 minute read

April 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Six weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, psychologist Dr. Traci Cipriano, a former practicing attorney, sees reasons for optimism. There is no shame in experiencing distress; whether and how you address your distress are key.

By Traci Cipriano

10 minute read

April 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

For lawyers, accustomed to being able to solve problems large and small on a daily basis, the coronavirus crisis is particularly frustrating. But they will also welcome the opportunity to lend their talents.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

April 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A recent videoconferenced bankruptcy court bench trial in Hartford was one of the state's first and went remarkably smoothly, according to top Connecticut bankruptcy attorney Craig Lifland, a partner with Halloran Sage.

By Michael Marciano

4 minute read

April 22, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Connecticut Bar Association and the Fairfield County Bar Association are stepping up efforts to help Connecticut residents and fellow attorneys in the state during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Michael Marciano

3 minute read

April 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Stamford's Silver Golub & Teitell was celebrating the longevity of one of its paralegals last year when firm leaders realized several staff members have been with the firm for decades.

By Michael Marciano

4 minute read

April 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal

In a letter sent Wednesday to New York Unified Court System Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks, attorneys from New Yorkers for Responsible Lending said they are concerned about representation for people in vulnerable communities.

By Michael Marciano

6 minute read

April 14, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We applaud the recent release of more than 700 inmates since COVID-19 first struck Connecticut, the largest one-month reduction in the prison population in state history. But more needs to be done.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

7 minute read

April 13, 2020 | New York Law Journal

"Virtual court" is being expanded beyond emergency proceedings to cover the bulk of trial court caseloads, while an existing ban on new filings for "nonessential" matters will remain in effect.

By Michael Marciano

3 minute read