Robert Storace

Robert Storace

Robert Storace covers legal trends, lawsuits and analysis for the Connecticut Law Tribune. Follow him on Twitter @RobertSCTLaw or reach him at 203-437-5950.

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May 18, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Battle Brewing in Race for Vice President of Connecticut Bar Association

About 8,000 members of the Connecticut Bar Association will, for the first time in about 30 years, have a race for association vice president, as endorsed candidate Margaret Castinado faces challenger William Dezinno.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

This Law School Has Produced More Connecticut Judges Than Any Other in Last Decade

There are 19 clinics and field placement programs today at the law school, which has 488 students for a student-faculty ratio of 5 to 1, according to its website.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

May 17, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Bad Luck for Casino: Massachusetts Man Settles Slip and Fall at Foxwoods for $1.3M

A Waterford attorney helped secure a $1,3 million settlement in a slip-and-fall case.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Women in Law Have New Allies: Men

Female attorneys and judges at the top of their field in four states all agree that having male allies in the legal profession benefits both groups.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

May 14, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Only 7 of 112 Judges Named to Connecticut State Courts in Last Decade Are Hispanic

Connecticut Hispanic Bar Association President Gregory Chase discusses how to increase the number of Latino judges on the bench in the Nutmeg State.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Marijuana Legalization Is on the Doorstep in Connecticut—But Are Lawyers Ready?

With four weeks left in the legislative session, it appears the legalization of marijuana could be on the horizon. But some cannabis experts are asking whether Connecticut attorneys will be up for the challenge.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

May 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Technicality Results in Tenant's Win in Housing Court

A tenant who makes COVID-19 protective wear scored a victory in housing court as a judge said the landlord tried to evict her with the wrong lease.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

May 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ex-Connecticut Lawyer Gets More Time Added to His Prison Sentence

Authorities said the former attorney stole more than $1 million from a charity for veterans. A judge sentenced the ex-lawyer to 20 more months in prison this week, bringing his total state and federal time in prison to 62 months.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

May 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wrongful Death Lawsuit: New Haven Allowed Code Violations, Leading to Fatal Fire

Plaintiff counsel for the estate of Michael Randall Sr., who was killed in a 2019 fire in a New Haven rooming house, claims the city knew the rooming house was not up to code and that Randall should have been told to relocate.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

May 11, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Litigant's Choice of Claim Proves to Be 'Fatal Error' in Connecticut Appeal

"When I read the opinion, I was looking for more of an explanation," plaintiffs counsel Leann Riether said. "I was not expecting this."

By Robert Storace

4 minute read


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