Thomas B Scheffey

June 25, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Taucks of Westport are the talk of the Middletown Courthouse, after an 82-day divorce trial that exposed the ravages of alcoholism, habitual lying and a wife's apparent planting of 69 child porn images on her husband's computer.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

December 18, 2006 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the course of their jobs, the 6,000 employees of Metro-North Commuter Railroad Co. drive lots of vehicles besides trains, and the company needs to know their drivers' licenses are valid and current.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

4 minute read

January 01, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Market research has changed dramatically over the last half century. What was done through in-person interviews evolved into telephone polls then mail surveys and mall-based polling. With the Internet, however, it's more of a science than ever before.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

September 10, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

James Papillo is leaving. But he's not going quietly. Three weeks ago, Papillo, the state's first and only victim advocate, announced that eight years on the job was enough. He told the governor's office that he didn't want to be reappointed again. But Adam Liegot, a spokesman for Gov. M. Jodi Rell, said the governor agreed he should stay on until a successor is appointed.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

March 13, 2006 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Superior Court judge, in an issue of first impression, could well provide guidance to the Connecticut Supreme Court with her analysis of a postal worker's status in a property liability case.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

April 06, 2009 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In a continued re-shaping of Connecticut Bar Association management, the organization has cut ties with Associate Executive Director Janis C. Jerman and External Affairs Director Hilary M. Stevens.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

2 minute read

October 09, 2006 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State lawmakers and administrative judges were quick to agree that former New Haven Superior Court Judge Frank J. Kinney Jr. basically worked himself to death, taking on a broad range of duties and routinely working 13-to-14-hour days.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

4 minute read

January 07, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Carmen Espinosa, the first Hispanic judge appointed to the state Appellate Court, may well make history again. On Monday, she was nominated by Gov. Dannel P. Malloy to fill an opening on the state Supreme Court. If confirmed by the legislature, she would be Connecticut's first Hispanic justice, as well.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

June 12, 2006 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Acting promptly, the state Appellate Court has vacated an order by a Bridgeport trial judge to shield, through the use of pseudonyms, a couple accused of malicious prosecution stemming from their child's sexual assault charges.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

3 minute read

October 28, 2011 | Texas Lawyer

Robert Beebe v. Capitol Restoration: Robert Beebe worked as the warehouse manager for the Manchester Agway, and was helping to load bales of hay into a pickup truck owned by Capitol Restoration.

By THOMAS B. SCHEFFEY

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