May 26, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judge Order Prejudgment Remedy Against Attorney Accused of Improper EvictionA Westport attorney has been accused of mishandling the estate of a Darien woman and improperly evicting two of the deceased woman's daughters from the family home.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
5 minute read
May 23, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New Top Prosecutor Picked for Windham DistrictA long-time Hartford-based prosecutor, Anne Mahoney, is taking over as the State's Attorney for the Judicial District of Windham starting this summer.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
9 minute read
May 20, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Court Officials Cut More Workers Amid Budget WoesThe state Judicial Branch announced another batch of layoffs on Friday, bringing the total jobs eliminated to 300, as court administrators seek to bring spending within the budget approved by lawmakers.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
12 minute read
May 20, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judicial Branch Announces 61 More LayoffsThe state Judicial Branch announced another 61 layoffs on Friday, bringing the total jobs eliminated to 300, as court administrators seek to bring spending within the budget approved by lawmakers.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
11 minute read
May 18, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New Law Targets Social Media Accounts of Dead'Most of us have had a friend die, only to get reminded by Facebook that they are celebrating a birthday," said Suzanne Brown Walsh.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
12 minute read
May 16, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Second Circuit Says Psychiatrists Can't Sue Insurers on Behalf of Patients With Mental IllnessA federal appeals court has ruled against psychiatrists who claimed that reimbursement practices by health insurance companies discriminated against patients with mental health and substance abuse disorders.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
10 minute read
May 13, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Lawmakers Consider Budget, Delayed Raises for JudgesMore staffing cutbacks in the state's courts and delayed raises for judges appear to be on the horizon as lawmakers work to finalize the state budget today.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
6 minute read
May 12, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Conn. Man Sues Police After Three Mistaken Identity ArrestsPedro Martinez of Bridgeport has the misfortune of having the same name as a wanted man out of Texas, a coincidence which allegedly led Bridgeport police to detain him three times.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
6 minute read
May 11, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Conn. Officials Strike Deal in Matter Involving Cracking House FoundationsHundreds of Connecticut homeowners have experienced cracking in their basement walls, allegedly due to faulty concrete. The situation is the subject of a recently filed lawsuit and an ongoing investigation by the state Office of the Attorney Gener
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
11 minute read
May 10, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Update: Pickerstein Expresses 'Shame and Sorrow' During Sentencing for Stealing From ClientFormer Connecticut U.S. Attorney Harold James Pickerstein has been sentenced to 30 days in prison for embezzling more than $600,000 from a trust fund, money which had belonged to an incarcerated client.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
16 minute read