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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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November 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Group of Yale Law Students Just Clinched a Government Settlement for Military Vets

Four interns from Yale Law School helped secure a class action settlement that could affect tens of thousands of military veterans seeking to upgrade less-than-honorable discharges.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Out of Prison and in Home Confinement, Ex-Lawyer Jodi Zils Gagne Tells Her Side

"I was a criminal defense attorney, and the past few years of that practice was spent chasing down dollars," said Zils Gagne. "I was constantly after clients to pay their bills."

By Robert Storace

5 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Law.com

'Don't Deceive Customers': Apple to Pay $113M to Settle IPhone Throttling Claims

Thirty-four attorneys general—including in California, Connecticut, Florida and Texas—signed off Wednesday on a $113M settlement agreement with Apple Inc., to resolve iPhone throttling allegations.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

November 18, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

For 38-Year-Old Who Died Minutes After Joining Gym, Suit Hinges on Signed Waiver

Craig McCarty died less than one hour after joining Orangetheory Fitness.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Zoom Is Changing the Power Dynamic for Some Lawyers

"I'm facilitating a process. I'm not dominating it," said Connecticut attorney Christopher Kriesen.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New Date Set for Resumption of Connecticut Jury Trials

The rise in COVID-19 cases in the Nutmeg State has caused court administrators to rethink when to restart jury trials.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 16, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Winning Strategy: How a Lawyer Sought to Prove Deliberate Indifference in Case Against University

Plaintiffs counsel Maria Garcia-Quintner helped negotiate a $225,000 settlement for her client who alleged that a former CCSU theater professor repeatedly sexually harassed her.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Bridgeport Attorney Augie Sevillano Juggles Law and Coaching Soccer Amid COVID-19

Attorney Augie Sevillano had his hands full from August through early November when he was also head coach and assistant coach for two teams at Shelton High School. COVID-19 and quarantines played a factor in the 2020 soccer season.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 13, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Bar Proposes Change to Rule Governing Harassment, Discrimination

Connecticut looks to add a new rule to its Rules of Professional Conduct to address harassment, sexual harassment and discrimination.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

November 11, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

So Long, New York: Big Law Attorneys Are Seeking Jobs in Connecticut to Flee the Pandemic

As the pandemic enters its eighth month, statistics show more and more New Yorkers are leaving for Connecticut. That's also true for Big Law attorneys, who are sending their resumes to Connecticut.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read