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Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

Michelle Tuccitto Sullo

April 06, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Bankruptcy Attorney Resigns Bar License Amid Financial Allegations

A New Haven bankruptcy attorney with more than four decades in the field has resigned from the bar amid allegations of mishandling several thousand dollars in client's funds.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

8 minute read

April 05, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Court Bars Immigration-Related Questions in Car Crash Case Deposition

When José Soriano Jimenez, who had been injured in a car crash, went to give a deposition in his lawsuit against the other driver, he didn't expect to be asked questions about his immigration status.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

8 minute read

April 04, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Fairfield County Law Firm Picks Up Roots, Moves to New Town

A Stratford law firm will be moving to a new, larger space in Shelton this spring to accommodate its growing practice.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

6 minute read

April 04, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Says Deported Immigrants Can't Return to Testify Before Conn. Legislature

A federal judge has dismissed the petition of two deported Italian immigrants who sought to enter the country and testify before the Connecticut legislature. U.S. District Judge Vanessa Bryant, concluding the court lacks jurisdiction, refused to overrule the decision by immigration officials to bar the deportees' re-entry.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

10 minute read

March 31, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

U.S. Supreme Court Asked to Weigh in On Conn. 'Takings' Case

It has been more than a decade since a Middlefield-based company first tried to get the necessary approval from Durham's town land use boards to develop a 10-acre parcel it owns.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

17 minute read

March 29, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Supreme Court Upholds Suspension of Civil Rights Lawyer

The state Supreme Court has upheld a six-month suspension of a civil rights attorney who has previously alleged racial bias by the courts and the attorney disciplinary system.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

10 minute read

March 28, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

U.S. Attorney's Investigation Results in Conn. Hotels Settling ADA Complaints

An ongoing push by federal officials to make Connecticut hotels accessible to guests with disabilities has resulted in another hotel agreeing to make changes and facility upgrades.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

7 minute read

March 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Judge's Ruling May Open Door to More Transgender Discrimination Claims

Dr. Deborah Fabian says the Hospital of Central Connecticut was prepared to hire her as an orthopedic surgeon, but at the last minute withdrew its offer. Though the hospital said it had some legitimate concerns about whether Fabian was a good fit for the position, the surgeon claims in a federal lawsuit that the hospital backed out of the deal after finding out she was transgender.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

18 minute read

March 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Judge's Ruling May Open Door to More Transgender Discrimination Claims

Dr. Deborah Fabian says the Hospital of Central Connecticut was prepared to hire her as an orthopedic surgeon, but at the last minute withdrew its offer. Though the hospital said it had some legitimate concerns about whether Fabian was a good fit for the position, the surgeon claims in a federal lawsuit that the hospital backed out of the deal after finding out she was transgender.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

18 minute read

March 22, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Probate Judges Urged to Use Mediation More Often in Emotionally Charged Cases

Probate court cases are often emotionally charged, with family members arguing about such topics as the terms of a will or how to best handle an elderly parent's care.

By MICHELLE TUCCITTO SULLO

11 minute read