April 20, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Low-Wage Earners in Spotlight as Employment Litigation Targets Alleged Wage TheftA federal lawsuit filed Monday alleges an Eastford company discriminated against two dozen Latino employees in not paying them their money owed and treating them with racial animus and hostility.
By Robert Storace
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April 20, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Appellate Court Ruling Reaffirms 'Narrow' Tort in At-Will TerminationThe Connecticut Appellate Court ruled 3-0 in favor of a Kent boarding school and against a former teacher in an at-will employment termination case.
By Robert Storace
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April 19, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Norm Pattis Expects a Riot: Lawyer Asks Jurors to Acquit Chauvin for Killing George Floyd"I fear you will compromise on your oath out of fear," wrote attorney Norm Pattis, who is not involved in the case. "Rise above your fear."
By Robert Storace
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April 16, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
5 Connecticut Courthouses to Reopen in MayThis would bring the total number of courthouses to reopen since the pandemic to 34.
By Robert Storace
3 minute read
April 16, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
'Passion and Heart': Controversial Connecticut Lawyer Madonna Sacco Has DiedThe longtime medical malpractice litigator died Wednesday. She was 65.
By Robert Storace
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April 16, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
3 Cases to Watch Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in April and MayThe Connecticut Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in a dozen cases in late April and early May. The cases include criminal matters, dissolution of marriage, motor vehicle torts and foreclosure.
By Robert Storace
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April 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
8 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined in February and MarchHere's the latest roundup of Connecticut attorney discipline cases from February and March.
By Robert Storace
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April 13, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
The Actos MDL Is Over, But Drugmakers Face New LitigationThe Reardon Law Firm attorneys filed a federal lawsuit Monday against the makers of the drug Actos, claiming it causes bladder cancer.
By Robert Storace
3 minute read
April 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Despite Low Disability Rating, Bridgeport Lawyer Secures $150,000 in Workers' CompBridgeport attorney Andrew Wallace helped a client injured in a slip and fall on ice while on the job for a medical supply company settle his workers' compensation case for $150,000.
By Robert Storace
3 minute read
April 12, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Notice to Prospective Jurors Hints at What Might Be Next for Connecticut Jury Trials"One, people will not pay attention," said Robert Mitchell, a partner with Mitchell & Sheahan on why remote jury trials won't work. "Two, the court will not have real control over the jury. And three, there is a certain majesty involved with being in the courthouse, and you can't repeat that by being in the kitchen."
By Robert Storace
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