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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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October 22, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Students Sue University of New Haven for Switching to Online Classes During Pandemic

The University of New Haven was sued Thursday for not reimbursing students for changing its spring 2020 semester from in-person learning to online learning.

By Robert Storace

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October 22, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Supreme Court Reverses Immunity for New Haven Police Officer

The state's high court has overturned a lower court's ruling in a case that hinged on whether a New Haven police officer should be given governmental immunity.

By Robert Storace

3 minute read

October 21, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'We Were Moving Money': Real Estate Lawyers Describe Surprising Boon of 2020

"It's a lot of fun to be a real estate lawyer now," said Jane Holler, who focuses on real estate law, personal injury and wills for Holler & Marecki in Milford.

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October 21, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

GUILTY! AGs Will Continue to Litigate After Purdue Pharma Admits It Defrauded the Government

Some attorneys general said the settlement didn't go far enough in punishing the company's owners.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 20, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Cases to Watch Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in November

The Connecticut Supreme Court will hear oral arguments in 13 cases next month. They run the gamut from criminal and civil to worker's safety and breach of contract.

By Robert Storace

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October 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Attorney Loses Fight to Overturn Governor's Mask Mandate Amid COVID-19

A federal judge has ruled against a Torrington attorney who filed her own lawsuit claiming the state's mask-wearing mandate should be tossed.

By Robert Storace

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October 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorneys Are Watching This Facebook Case Before US Supreme Court

Wilton attorney Sergei Lemberg will be facing the U.S. Supreme Court for the first time in his 19-year career as oral arguments are expected in early December in a case related to robotexts and robocalls to cellphones.

By Robert Storace

4 minute read

October 16, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Purdue Pharma's Predicament: AGs Want to Block Proposed Settlement With Justice Department

"That is not getting Purdue Pharma out of the business of selling opioids," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.

By Robert Storace

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October 15, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Federal Criminal Trials to Resume Nov. 2 With Many Changes

Federal criminal trials will resume in November, and judges overseeing them will have leeway to decide how to pick juries.

By Robert Storace

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October 14, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Pet Owners Sue Over Alleged Rawhide in Dog Treats, but Can They Prove Fraud?

A federal lawsuit was filed this week against Connecticut and Pennsylvania companies for allegedly using rawhide in their "No-Hide" dog chew products.

By Robert Storace

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