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August 24, 2009 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lending A Hand To Help Out The Little Guy

Thomas Gugliotti spends his billable-hour time representing creditors in bankruptcy proceedings and ensuring that his clients get the best deal possible. But when it comes to his free time, Gugliotti looks out for the little guy. For almost 20 years, the Updike, Kelly Spellacy partner has been participating in a pro bono program in which lawyers mediate points of contention that arise during individual bankruptcy proceedings.
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June 04, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

New CBA Prez Wants You: To Serve The Profession

Attorney Barry C. Hawkins served his country as a captain in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. And since becoming a lawyer he's served his profession proud through his work with the Connecticut Bar Association.
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January 04, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

FORECAST 2013: Pro Bono Initiatives Remain On Front Burner

We first want to take this opportunity to thank the bar for its commitment to helping those individuals who need an attorney but who are unable to afford one. Perhaps you reduced your fees for a parent who needed assistance in a custody dispute. Or, perhaps you put in extra hours without charge to help a returning veteran. Or maybe you have taken on cases completely pro bono. Whichever way, you have made a difference and your contributions are deeply appreciated.
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October 03, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Environmental Law: Act Codifies Rules For Environmental Intervention Petitions

In 1971, the General Assembly enacted the Environmental Protection Act of 1971 (CEPA), Connecticut General Statutes §§ 22a-14 through 22a-20. Section 22a-15 declares that "[i]t is hereby found and declared that there is a public trust in the air, water and other natural resources of the state of Connecticut and that each person is entitled to the protection, preservation and enhancement of the same
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April 02, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wiggin Brief Snags Imaginations

Just mention the phrase "vertical price restraints" and many people's eyes glaze over. Lawyers at New Haven-based Wiggin & Dana have worked hard to make sure that didn't happen to members of the U.S. Supreme Court.
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April 21, 2008 | Connecticut Law Tribune

How Parties Lost Power

Connecticut long had a reputation for strong political parties led by strong political leaders. There was a time when the chairman of each party was a powerful boss who chose his party's candidates for statewide and congressional offices and pressured the delegates at party conventions to nominate them; a time when the party organizations got out the vote and helped their candidates win elections; a time when the chairman ruled over the General Assembly and determined which bills passed and which did not.
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August 07, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Family Law: I Now Pronounce You Parties To A Contract

Simply state, a prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people made in contemplation of marriage, in which they list their respective assets and debts and dictate how their assets will be divided and who will be responsible for the debts in the event of a dispute, dissolution of the marriage or death.
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June 25, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Trib Debuts iPhone, iPad & iPod Apps

ALM has launched 14 smartphone apps - including one for the Connecticut Law Tribune - for use on Apple Inc.'s iPhones, iPods, and iPads. The apps provide content from the company's national and regional web and print publications, and support iOS 6.1 and above.
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January 18, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Critics Take Dim View Of Pay-For-Experience Idea

Stratford trial lawyer Kenneth Beck had an idea: why not charge young attorneys a monthly fee to follow him to court when he makes appearances?
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June 04, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State Has Stake In National Sneaker Settlement

The federal government, Connecticut and 42 other states want the public to know that simply sporting a pair of Skechers' fitness shoes is not going to get you Kim Kardashian's curves or Brooke Burke?s toned tush.
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