May 09, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
International Firm Unveils Expanded Greenwich OfficeThe international law firm of Withers Bergman has opened a new, much bigger office in Greenwich to accommodate its growing staff of attorneys.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
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May 06, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Budget Woes Lead to Layoffs in State Prosecutor RanksThe state's budget crisis is prompting the Division of Criminal Justice to lay off 55 contract employees later this month and announce plans to leave unfilled 20 vacant positions.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
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May 05, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Conn. Court Officials Deliver 113 More Layoff NoticesThe state Judicial Branch on Thursday began delivering layoff notices to 113 more employees, cuts deemed necessary in the face of expected budget reductions for the upcoming fiscal year.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
5 minute read
May 04, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Malpractice Claim Dismissed Against Attorney-Legislator in Ponzi Scheme CaseA prominent Naugatuck attorney has prevailed in a legal malpractice claim filed by a man who lost money in a Ponzi scheme.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
5 minute read
May 03, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Conn. Court Officials Say Governor's Budget Would Mean 600 More LayoffsState Judicial Branch leaders are predicting that Gov. Dannel Malloy's latest budget plan would mean an additional 600 layoffs.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
7 minute read
May 02, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Bankruptcy Attorneys Sue Colleges to Demand Return of Tuition PaymentsFor years, Robert and Jean DeMauro of North Haven made college tuition payments for their daughter to attend Johnson & Wales University.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
7 minute read
April 27, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Stamford Attorney Resigns From Bar Following Theft ChargeA long-time Stamford attorney who is facing charges that he stole thousands of dollars from an estate has resigned from the bar and waived his right to apply for reinstatement.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
7 minute read
April 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Divided U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Petition to Hear Conn. Land Use CaseBy MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
10 minute read
April 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Feds Charge Former Conn. Bankruptcy Attorney With EmbezzlementA longtime former New Haven bankruptcy attorney who recently resigned from the bar over allegations of mishandling client funds is now facing a federal criminal charge. Peter Ressler, 68, of Woodbridge, was charged April 25 with embezzlement of debtors' funds, according to the Connecticut U.S. Attorney's Office.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
9 minute read
April 22, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Conn. U.S. Attorney Launches Panel To Address Backlash Against Muslims, ArabsThe backlash against the Muslim and Arab communities following terrorist attacks hit home in Connecticut last fall, when a man fired several gunshots at the Baitul Aman Mosque in Meriden.
By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO
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