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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 01, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Lawyer Elevated to Top Spot at US Attorney's Office in Connecticut

The U.S. Department of Justice named Leonard Boyle as acting U.S. attorney in Connecticut. The Glastonbury resident began in his post on Monday.

By Robert Storace

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February 26, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Knew I Was Wrong': Discipline for Frustrated Lawyer Who Cursed in Court

Utterance of a profanity led to a reprimand for a family law attorney.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

February 26, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Experts: Right-Wing Groups Emboldened to Sue Before Conservative Federal Judiciary

A conservative Virginia-based nonprofit has filed suit in Connecticut federal court claiming Yale University discriminates against Asian Americans and whites in its undergraduate admissions process.

By Robert Storace

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February 25, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Lawyer Negotiated $450K Settlement From Defendants Claiming Immunity

A Waterbury solo practitioner has secured a $450,000 settlement for her client, who was falsely accused of a crime.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

February 25, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Oops! After Filing in Wrong State, Muddling Motion, Court Won't Let Firm Withdraw Suit

"Someone obviously dropped the ball," defense counsel said of the plaintiff.

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3 minute read

February 24, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Defending the Police: Mike Wolak, Lawyer for Dozens of Cops Facing Discipline, Is Retiring

New Haven Assistant Corporation Counsel Mike Wolak is stepping down from his post after 23 years.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

February 24, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Judge Julie Manning

The Connecticut Law Tribune sat down with U.S. Bankruptcy Court Chief Judge Julie Manning.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

February 23, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Police Video Helped Secure a $125,000 Settlement for a Bridgeport Man

A Bridgeport attorney used video that showed officers beating his client.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

February 22, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney's Error Takes Center Stage in MedMal Case Before Connecticut Supreme Court

"An innocent mistake is not an egregious one," plaintiff counsel said.

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3 minute read

February 22, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

12 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined From October to January

The latest roundup shows discipline cases from November 2020 to January 2021.

By Robert Storace

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