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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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December 08, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

US Justice Department Sues Wolcott Alleging Discrimination Against People With Disabilities

The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit Monday against Wolcott, alleging it tried to block the application process for a group home for disabled people simply because they were disabled.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

December 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Big Law Partners Reevaluating Need for In-Person Conferences Post-Pandemic

Are in-person attorney conferences a thing of the past? We discuss the issue with two prominent Big Law attorneys.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

50 States Reach $86.3M Settlement Agreement With Nationstar Mortgage Over Consumer Violations

The attorneys general in all 50 states and the District of Columbia reached an $86.3M settlement Monday morning with Nationstar Mortgage to resolve allegations it violated consumer protection laws.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 04, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorneys: Tide Might Be Turning Against Insurers in Business-Interruption Lawsuits

As COVID-19 continues to take its toll on such businesses as restaurants and entertainment centers, many of those businesses have had to sue their insurance carriers for denying claims.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 04, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Come Back in 2021: All Connecticut State and Federal Jury Trials Postponed

With coronavirus cases on the upswing, state courts have pushed back criminal and civil jury trials to at least Dec. 31, while federal courts will hold off on jury trials until at least Feb. 1, 2021.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 03, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Panel: Judge Abused Discretion in Denying Rehab After Doing Own Research

The Connecticut Appellate Court ruled 3-0 that a lower court judge abused her discretion in saying a man charged with fourth-degree sexual assault should be denied a certain kind of accelerated rehabilitation.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 03, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Lawyer Ed Schmidt Has Died

Lawyer, author and former counsel to the speaker of the state House of Representatives Ed Schmidt has died. We speak to those who knew him best.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

December 02, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Which Daniel Schwartz? Don't Mistake These 2 Connecticut Employment Lawyers for Each Other

It's a tale of two Connecticut employment attorneys named Daniel Schwartz. They both work for Big Law and are friends. They have confused many over the years.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

December 02, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Cheshire Attorney Secured $225,000 Settlement for Woman's Wrist Injuries

Plaintiffs counsel Frank Bartlett Jr. tied his client's jobs to her injuries in a two-car crash, and was able to leverage a settlement for her of $225,000.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

December 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What Employment Lawyers Want Clients to Know About Potential COVID-19 Vaccine

Employment experts discuss scenarios that could play out in the workplace if a COVID-19 vaccine becomes readily available.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read