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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August 18, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Save the Date: Federal Civil Trials Set to Resume in September in Connecticut; Criminal Trials Eyed for November

Short civil jury selection and trials are slated to resume in the state's three federal courthouses beginning next month, according to U.S. District Chief Judge Stefan Underhill of the District of Connecticut.

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August 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

AG to Lead Evidentiary Proceedings Against Eversource, United Illuminating Over Response to Tropical Storm Isaias

A trial-like proceeding to look into how the state's two primary utility companies responded to Tropical Storm Isaias will begin on Aug. 24.

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August 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Cases to Watch Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in September

The Connecticut Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments in 14 cases in September.

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August 14, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Eversource Faces $1.5 Billion Class Action for Alleged Negligence, Breach of Contract, Recklessness After Storm

Eversource faces its first class action lawsuit over its handling of the Aug. 4 tropical storm that ravaged Connecticut. The lawsuit seeks $1.5 billion in damages.

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August 14, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What Do You Look Like Arguing? 5 Tips for Attorneys Appearing Via Video

"Appearance still matters," says Jonathan Shapiro with Aeton Law Partners in Middletown.

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August 12, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New Haven Employment Attorney Negotiates Settlement for Client Suing New London

Employment attorney Michael Petela Jr. clinched the settlement on behalf of former New London city employee Cynthia Olivero, who had alleged defamation and retaliation.

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August 12, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Dangerous and Nuts': Attorneys Debate Automatic Law Licenses for Grads Who Miss Bar Exams Amid COVID-19

"In all honesty, I don't see what the bar exam has to do with the actual practice of law," said West Hartford-based solo practitioner Kara Hart.

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August 11, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney General William Tong Wants Penalties Imposed on Eversource and UI for Prolonged Power Outages

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has filed several motions in recent days looking to hold the state's two electric companies responsible for their response to Tropical Storm Isaias.

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