Paul Sussman

June 08, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Connecticut Supreme Court has ruled that it's legally acceptable for "comfort dogs" to accompany children who must testify in court in criminal sexual abuse cases.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

6 minute read

May 06, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

When former state Claims Commissioner J. Paul Vance Jr. resigned in February, critics were unhappy with his conduct in two key areas. Now the legislature has taken action to address those concerns.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

3 minute read

April 07, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"He was murdered." So reads a snippet of a 31-page federal lawsuit filed by the family of Gugsa Abraham Dabela which claims police ignored substantial evidence that pointed to foul play and hastily classified the black Redding attorney's death as a suicide.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

24 minute read

December 10, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said he plans to sign an executive order that would ban those on the U.S. government's "no-fly" list from buying firearms in Connecticut.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

5 minute read

December 10, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said he plans to sign an executive order that would ban those on the U.S. government's "no-fly" list from buying firearms in Connecticut. The announcement comes just days after President Barack Obama made a similar proposal on national television and immediately raised legal concerns from Second Amendment advocates and constitutional experts.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

5 minute read

December 10, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said he plans to sign an executive order that would ban those on the U.S. government's "no-fly" list from buying firearms in Connecticut.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

5 minute read

December 10, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy said he plans to sign an executive order that would ban those on the U.S. government's "no-fly" list from buying firearms in Connecticut. The announcement comes just days after President Barack Obama made a similar proposal on national television and immediately raised legal concerns from Second Amendment advocates and constitutional experts.

By PAUL SUSSMAN

5 minute read

May 05, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In another move toward reshaping the leadership of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, the civil rights organization has named a new legal director. Dan Barrett comes to the organization from the ACLU of Vermont, where he was the staff attorney.

By Paul Sussman

3 minute read

May 05, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In another move toward reshaping the leadership of the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut, the civil rights organization has named a new legal director. Dan Barrett comes to the organization from the ACLU of Vermont, where he was the staff attorney.

By Paul Sussman

3 minute read

March 27, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the mid-1800s, Chinese immigrants didn't simply encounter bigotry. State and federal laws severely restricted their rights and barred them from becoming U.S. citizens.

By Paul Sussman and Jay Stapleton

6 minute read