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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 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Cases to Watch Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in December

The Connecticut Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in 10 cases beginning next week. Here's a look at three of the more interesting cases.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

5 Tips for Employment Lawyers in the Age of COVID-19

Connecticut employment attorneys give tips on how to work with employees and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

November 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How a Danbury Attorney Overcame Ongoing-Storm Guidelines in Slip-and-Fall Case

Plaintiffs attorney Jon Norris helped secure a $90,000 settlement for his pregnant client, who suffered injuries in a fall on black ice in front of a Rite Aid store.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

November 25, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers Want Connecticut Courthouse Shut Down After Reports of COVID-19 Infections

With an outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the New Britain Superior Court courthouse building, some attorneys are concerned that they were never formally notified.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to 3 Criminal Charges

The chief officer for Purdue Pharma pleaded guilty Tuesday on behalf of the company to three criminal charges in a virtual court hearing in front of a New Jersey judge.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

November 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Court Reverses Judge Who Ruled on Issues the Parties Never Raised

The Connecticut Appellate Court has overturned a lower court ruling in the case of the city of Waterbury and the defense of one of its former police officers.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 23, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Purdue Pharma Expected to Plead Guilty to Kickbacks, Conspiracy

Connecticut-based Purdue Pharma is expected to plead guilty at noon in a New Jersey federal court Tuesday to several charges, including conspiracy to defraud the United States.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

November 23, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Milford Lawyer Worked for About a Year to Get Witness to Come Forward

Plaintiffs counsel Ryan Veilleux helped secure a $150,000 settlement for his client, who was injured in a motorcycle mishap.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New Court Pilot Program Encourages Participants to Resolve Small Claims Online

The Judicial Branch has announced it will rollout an online pilot program to resolve small claims cases beginning Dec. 1. The pilot program will only be conducted in the Hartford, New Britain and Bridgeport/Fairfield judicial districts.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

November 20, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Waiter Who Showed Black Customer Beer With KKK Symbol Claims Firing Unfair

Plaintiffs counsel Michael Reilly said his client, former server Nathan Thaller, was unfairly terminated for unwittingly showing patrons an anti-racist beer called "Yellow Belly" at a West Hartford eatery. The wrapping of the beer, which was founded by a Black man in Europe, is designed to resemble the white hood of the KKK, effectively calling racists "yellow bellies" or cowards.

By Robert Storace

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