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 02, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What a Difference 2 Weeks Make: Federal Courts Reinstate Mask Mandate in Connecticut

Connecticut's COVID-19 positivity rate stands at 2.72%. It hovered around 1% in May.

By Robert Storace

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July 30, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Fear of the New Technology': One Law Firm Is Helping Older Lawyers Wrestling With Remote Work

With many older attorneys experiencing technology overload, one West Hartford law firm has brought on new attorneys to oversee their technological and administrative needs.

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July 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Miss the Good Old Days': Older Attorneys Have Both Praise and Criticism for the Technological Advances Needed for the Job

Attorneys in Connecticut and Pennsylvania discussed the upsides and pitfalls of being an attorney today and dealing with all the technological changes and advances.

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July 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Robinson & Cole's McGarrity on Some of the 'Toughest Workplace Challenges' Her Clients Have Ever Faced

"We have seen an increase in legislative and regulatory activity affecting retirement plans and health and welfare plans generally, including COBRA premium subsidies," partner Virginia McGarrity said.

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July 28, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Zoom Forced Me to Quit: Lawyer Says Technology Accelerated His Retirement

He has since retired to Florida.

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July 28, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'More Than Worried': Experts Say Remington's $33M Offer Likely Reflects Attempt to Avoid Setting Precedent in Sandy Hook Case

"A jury would likely give a verdict in favor of the Sandy Hook victims, and punitive damages would be enormous," attorney Kristan Peters-Hamlin, who is not involved in the litigation, said.

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July 27, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Restaurant Servers in Line to Get $1.2M From Ruby Tuesday's Stipulated Agreement

Plaintiffs counsel Richard Hayber has agreed to $1.2 million tentative stipulated agreement for former Connecticut servers at Ruby Tuesday; a Superior Court judge is expected to sign off on the plan next month.

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July 26, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Superseding Cause Upheld in Connecticut Appellate Court Ruling Over Personal Injury Claim

The Connecticut Appellate Court has upheld a ruling against an off-duty police officer, who had sued an area mall and its security force for injuries he sustained in trying to stop a crime in the mall parking lot.

By Robert Storace

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