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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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March 17, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

No Helmet, No Surgery: Plaintiffs Counsel Overcame 2 Obstacles in Personal Injury Suit

Plaintiffs counsel Ryan Miller helped clinch a $180,000 settlement for his client—a motorcyclist injured in a two-vehicle crash.

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March 17, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Many Minorities Aren't Getting COVID-19 Vaccine—A Potential Problem for Lawyers

"Between the safety of the lawyers and the jurors and the defendants and court personnel, and the defendant's right to a fair trial, I'd be in favor of delaying jury trials to get a cross section of the community on juries," said Morgan Rueckert, a partner at Shipman & Goodwin.

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March 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers Weigh In on Potential Litigation From Connecticut's Tentative Gaming Agreement

The question remains on whether the tribes will have immunity from disputes off Native American land.

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March 15, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Guess It Blew Up in My Face': 1-Year Suspension for Connecticut Lawyer Over IOLTA

"I didn't take anyone's money," the attorney said. "I paid my own personal bills out of that account, and you are not supposed to do that. But it was my own money, and no one else's."

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4 minute read

March 11, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

41 States Settle With Debt Agency Over Data Breach Affecting About 21 Million Americans

The agreement states the debt collection agency must, among other things, hire a third-party assessor to perform an information security assessment.

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3 minute read

March 11, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In Fight Between Law Firms, Dzialo Pickett Seeks to Disqualify Cicchiello's Counsel

Lawrence Connelli, an Avon solo practitioner, believes there are no grounds for him to be removed from representing the firm.

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4 minute read

March 11, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Don't Like the New Look': Labor Lawyers Discuss Women's Hairstyles, New CROWN Act

Connecticut joined California, New Jersey, New York and four other states in making the CROWN Act, which prohibits discrimination based on hairstyle, law. The new law took effect Wednesday.

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March 10, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

50 Attorneys Tackle Bill That 'Corrects a Lot of Bad Law' Related to Same-Sex Parents

A bill that would ease restrictions on same-sex couples with regard to their children, and make it easier for children to have legal relationships with both parents after a divorce is making its way through the Connecticut Legislature.

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4 minute read

March 09, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Federal Jury Trials Set to Resume in Early May

As Connecticut's COVID-19 numbers appear to decline, judicial officials in the federal system are gearing to begin jury trials in early May.

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March 08, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Preparing to Face Jurors After a Tumultuous Year: 5 Questions With a Jury Consultant

"I believe it's a mistake to believe politics are determinative in a jury trial," said Koch, who's worked in the District of Columbia and several states, including Georgia, Maryland, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

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