December 01, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
3 Cases to Watch Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in DecemberThe 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-19Connecticut employment attorneys give tips on how to work with employees and employers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
By Robert Storace
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November 30, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
How a Danbury Attorney Overcame Ongoing-Storm Guidelines in Slip-and-Fall CasePlaintiffs 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 InfectionsWith 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 ChargesThe 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
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November 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Appellate Court Reverses Judge Who Ruled on Issues the Parties Never RaisedThe 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, ConspiracyConnecticut-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 ForwardPlaintiffs counsel Ryan Veilleux helped secure a $150,000 settlement for his client, who was injured in a motorcycle mishap.
By Robert Storace
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November 20, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New Court Pilot Program Encourages Participants to Resolve Small Claims OnlineThe 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 UnfairPlaintiffs 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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