Michael Marciano is a regional managing editor for ALM. He can be reached at [email protected] or call 646-957-3022. On Twitter: @BreakingCTLaw
April 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Legal Services NYC Asks 'Virtual Court' to Consider Underserved Pro Se ClientsIn 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
Prison Reform in the Time of COVID-19We 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 Courts Expanded; New Filings Still Banned"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
April 10, 2020 | New York Law Journal
65 Inmates Facing COVID-19 Risk Granted Release From County JailPrisoners released by stipulation had been facing release dates on or before June 26, 2020, and were serving sentences of one year or less.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
April 10, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Movers: Women Add Depth, Experience to Hartford, Bridgeport FirmsGfeller Laurie in West Hartford has hired new partner Melicent Thompson and new associate Elizabeth O'Donnell Hoff, while Kristin Connors becomes a named partner at Bridgeport's Stockman O'Connor Connors.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
April 10, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Law Firms Begin Announcing COVID-19-Related CutsAs major firms in New York, Washington, D.C., and California began making cuts to offset losses, Connecticut firms began to follow suit this week.
By Michael Marciano
4 minute read
April 08, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
It's Time to Permit Voting by Mail in ConnecticutFor the sake of safety and our democracy, online voting should be allowed both in June and November in Connecticut's elections.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
April 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Bar Exam Dates FinalizedThe New York State Bar Examination for July 2020 has been rescheduled to Sept. 9 and 10.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
April 06, 2020 | New York Law Journal
'Virtual Court' Is in SessionIn a statement released Monday afternoon, Chief Judge Janet DiFiore and Chief Administrative Judge Lawrence K. Marks said virtual court operations, allowing essential and emergency court proceedings to be conducted remotely, were in effect.
By Michael Marciano
3 minute read
April 03, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Movers: Recent Hires in New Haven, BridgeportNew Haven's Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C. welcomes attorney Derek Mello and Ryan Ryan Deluca hires Associate Attorney Dana Katz in Bridgeport.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read