News

Manafort Judge, Citing Threats, Refuses Media Request for Juror Names

C. Ryan Barber | August 17, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis said he himself has received threats during the trial.

News

Manafort Jury's First Questions Included Defining 'Reasonable Doubt'

C. Ryan Barber and Ellis Kim| August 16, 2018

Responding to that request, the judge said the prosecution bore the burden of proving its allegations beyond a reasonable doubt, but not beyond “all possible doubt.”

Commentary

Why Must Women Wear High Heels?

Vivia Chen | August 16, 2018

Maybe it's become a talking point among those in the women-empowerment racket, but I have a hard time understanding the notion that expensive, sky-high pumps boost a woman's confidence. Pain is not empowering.

News

Dog on Death Row: Attorneys Join Testy Hearing as Family Fights to Save Pooch Simon

Robert Storace | August 16, 2018

Supporters of a pit bull mix named Simon gathered at the state Department of Agriculture building Wednesday to attend a hearing to determine whether he lives or dies. The dog has bitten two people.

Commentary

Saving Precious Water: The Tilcon Precedent

Margaret Miner| August 16, 2018

The public trust in water should not be for sale.

News

Supreme Court Isn't on Trump's Side as He Bashes Media

Tony Mauro | August 16, 2018

Here are some of the statements U.S. Supreme Court justices have made in landmark decisions about the importance of a free press.

News

Legal Luminaries Launch Campaign to Support Connecticut Immigrant Services

Michael Marciano | August 16, 2018

In the past few months, there has been an explosion in the need for services to immigrant families, according to retired Judge Robert Holzberg, a partner at Pullman & Comley who co-chairs the Connecticut Lawyers for Immigration Justice campaign.

Commentary

Viewpoint: Judge Ellis Is a Bully in a Black Robe

Connecticut Editorial Board| August 16, 2018

He has described himself as “Caesar in my own Rome,” and his bizarre behavior, thus far directed almost exclusively at the federal prosecutors, suggests he truly believes that self-description.

News

New DOJ Commentary Promises Leniency for Companies Who 'Do the Right Thing" and Self-Report Violations

Edward Heath and Dan Brody| August 15, 2018

U.S. businesses will best position themselves to avoid criminal prosecution under the FCPA by maintaining comprehensive compliance policies and procedures that deter FCPA violations and swiftly investigating and, when appropriate, promptly self-reporting any such violations to the government.

Infographic

Under the Hood of Uber Legal's Revamp: A Timeline

Caroline Spiezio and David Palmer| August 15, 2018

Since the departure of former CEO Travis Kalanick last year and the hire of Dara Khosrowshahi to replace him, Uber's legal department has transformed.

Update

Manafort Defense Goes After Rick Gates’ Credibility in Closings

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | August 15, 2018

Defense attorneys described the government as “so desperate” to get Manafort, that they cut a plea deal with Gates that might allow him to walk free.

News

The Votes Are In: It's William Tong vs. Susan Hatfield for Attorney General in November

Robert Storace | August 15, 2018

The race is on for Connecticut attorney general. It will be Tong and Hatfield against Green Party candidate Peter Goselin.

News

Omarosa-Trump Tapes Could Mean 'Open Season on Privacy Rights' in the Workplace, Attorneys Say

Raychel Lean | August 15, 2018

Lawyers from across the country shared their responses to the tapes, and what they demonstrate about how privacy laws play out across states.

News

Mueller's Team Used the Few Tools Available to Confront Tough Judges

C. Ryan Barber| August 14, 2018

The Manafort judge's interventionist style prompted discussions in legal circles and on cable talk shows about whether he had gone too far, with some observers arguing the judge’s hands-on approach and regular rebukes against prosecutors would have been fodder for a mistrial if the defense had been on the receiving end.

News

Jury Awards Waterbury Woman $146,001 Following Car Crash; Motion to Set Aside Verdict Filed

Robert Storace | August 14, 2018

A Superior Court jury awarded Ana Maria Capeles $146,001 on Aug. 3 following a car collision in a Waterbury parking lot. Capeles suffered neck and back pain, and the neck injuries are permanent.

News

Closings Set for Wednesday After Manafort Declines to Testify at Fraud Trial

Ellis Kim | August 14, 2018

Manafort’s defense rested its case without calling any witnesses in the trial.

News

Now Paul Manafort's Lawyers Get Their Turn in Virginia Federal Court

Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber| August 13, 2018

U.S. prosecutors rested their case Monday against Paul Manafort, the first Mueller defendant to go to trial. Now it's the defense lawyers' turn in Virginia federal court. We'll learn a lot more Tuesday morning.

News

New Milford Residents File Brief to Block Solar Power Farm, Claiming Plan Will Damage Environment

Robert Storace | August 13, 2018

Opponents of a plan to build a solar farm in New Milford claim the proposal would wreak havoc on the environment. Plaintiffs, who filed a lawsuit in February, filed their first motion in the case last week.

News

2 Years Too Early, Kavanaugh Readied for Rehnquist’s Departure From Court

Tony Mauro | August 13, 2018

Documents the Senate Judiciary Committee posted as part of Kavanaugh's nomination reveal a heightened-alert atmosphere inside and outside the White House surrounding the speculation that Supreme Court vacancies would soon open up.

News

Russian Company Charged by Mueller Loses Bid to Dismiss Charges

C. Ryan Barber | August 13, 2018

"The appointment does not violate core separation-of-powers principles," U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich wrote on Monday, rejecting a motion from defense lawyers at Reed Smith. "Nor has the special counsel exceeded his authority under the appointment order by investigating and prosecuting Concord."

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Judge Rules Against Connecticut in $3.3M Medical Malpractice Lawsuit

Robert Storace | August 10, 2018

Judge Cesar Noble sided with the family of Marguerite Miceli after determining proper treatment from the University of Connecticut Health Center would have saved her life.

News

Reaction to Barring Alex Jones From Social Media Sites: 'Be Careful of What You Ask For'

Robert Storace | August 10, 2018

Connecticut legal experts differ on whether it was right for several social media platforms to ban or suspend right-wing radio host Alex Jones.

Podcast

Think Like a Waiter … and Other Tips for Making It in Big Law

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | August 10, 2018

Legal recruiter Richard Hsu, host of the podcast Hsu Untied, shares his takeaways for getting hired, finding mentors and handling rejection.

News

Connecticut Movers: 'Running' Things in Connecticut

Michael Marciano | August 10, 2018

Schoonmaker, George, Colin & Blomberg partner Jill Heitler Blomberg was recently sworn in as president of the Connecticut chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.

Commentary

An Overly Broad Interpretation of the Rule of Confidentiality

Connecticut Editorial Board| August 10, 2018

Most lawyers believe that if they file a document in court or with a public agency the Rules of Professional Conduct (“the Rules”) do not prohibit…

The Loyalty Factor: Robinson & Cole's Secret to Attorney Retention

Robert Storace | August 10, 2018

It's been around long enough to have Mark Twain and Helen Keller as early clients. Now it seems Robinson & Cole has also figured how to keep attorneys around for decades.

News

Sotomayor's Barbed Dissent in Death Penalty Case Charges 'Rush to Execute'

Marcia Coyle | August 09, 2018

"If the law permits this execution to go forward in spite of the horrific final minutes that [Billy Ray] Irick may well experience, then we have stopped being a civilized nation and accepted barbarism. I dissent," Sotomayor wrote.

News

High Court Sides With State Mental Hospital After Son Kills Mother

Robert Storace | August 09, 2018

The state's high court has ruled unanimously that the estate of a woman murdered by her son doesn't have the standing to sue for medical malpractice. The plaintiffs argued River Valley Services should be held responsible for the death of Margaret Rohner because her son was allowed to leave on a home visit.

News

RBG Action Figure Launched Through Copious Crowdfunding

Angela Morris| August 09, 2018

The doll's features include the justice’s signature jabot, righteous robe and a hardwood gavel "to bring order to your life."

Expert Opinion

'Who Cares About Attorneys?' Recognizing Stress and Committing to Change

Traci Cipriano| August 08, 2018

Research related to lawyer stress, depression, health care utilization and suicide all suggest that law is a particularly stressful profession.

News

Democratic State AG Candidates Clash on Issues in Final Debate

Robert Storace | August 08, 2018

The three candidates for attorney general on the Democratic side had a hard-fought debate Tuesday evening that carried over in interviews with the Connecticut Law Tribune on Wednesday.

Expert Opinion

Quick Answers to Ethics Questions

Mark Dubois| August 08, 2018

The CBA Standing Committee on Professional Ethics offers such help, but with a large portion of the bar not CBA members, I don’t think folks use that service as much as they should.

News

Quarrels Continue as Judge Pushes Prosecutors in Manafort Trial

Ellis Kim | August 08, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis III and prosecutor Greg Andrews again quarreled over the relevance of testimony and the trial’s speed Wednesday.

Expert Opinion

It’s Never Too Early for Associates to Build a Personal Brand

Jay Harrington| August 08, 2018

Before a lawyer ever has a chance to meet prospective clients face-to-face, those potential clients will have vetted their options based upon what they learn online.

News

Manafort Lawyer Accuses Rick Gates of 'Secret Life,' Embezzlement

Ellis Kim | August 07, 2018

Kevin Downing’s questions and accusations are central to a defense strategy to dismantle Gates’ credibility.

News

Hartford Man Injured When Large Refrigerator Falls on Him Settles for $424,900

Robert Storace | August 07, 2018

Eladio Balbuena underwent several surgeries to his hip after movers dropped an 800-pound refrigerator on him in 2013 at the Town Market on Park Street in Hartford.

News

High Court Voids Self-Insurer Exclusions Applied to Rental Cars

Steven A. Meyerowitz| August 07, 2018

The Connecticut Supreme Court, rejecting a nearly 20-year-old precedent, has ruled that an automobile insurance policy containing underinsured motorist…

News

Multimillion-Dollar Settlements Finalized in 2 Class Actions Against Large Energy Companies

Robert Storace | August 07, 2018

The settlements stemmed from a class action alleging Connecticut-based North American Power & Gas overcharged customers. It follows an $18.5 million class action settlement weeks earlier with Viridian Energy.

News

Rick Gates Testifies to Helping Paul Manafort Hide Foreign Income

Ellis Kim | August 07, 2018

Manafort’s defense team is expected to cross-examine Gates this afternoon.

News

Rick Gates Testimony Leads to Tense Exchange Between Judge, Prosecutor

Ellis Kim | August 06, 2018

The judge renewed his push for the attorneys to pick up the pace while challenging prosecutors on their line of questioning and evidence.

Profile

Former Judge Raymond Norko Looks Back at Transformation of Hartford Community Court

Robert Storace | August 06, 2018

"I loved every minute of it," retired Judge Raymond Norko said of his 48-year career as an attorney and a judge.

Analysis

Connecticut Real Estate Today: What Attorneys Need To Know

Randy Vidal| August 06, 2018

Years ago, the real estate market in our state not only flourished but was successful on many different fronts: commercial as well as residential,…

News

Citing Illness, Death From Radon at Garner Correctional, Plaintiffs File Second Lawsuit

Robert Storace | August 06, 2018

"For $50,000 to $60,000 they could have remediated the problem back at the time," plaintiff lawyer Martin Minnella said. "But they did not spend the money."

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Commentary

Women Think Sexual Harassment Is a Problem. Men: Not So Much

Vivia Chen | August 05, 2018

A survey by Working Mother magazine and the American Bar Association finds that while men agree harassment exists in the workplace, they don't fully appreciate the magnitude of the problem.

News

New York Life Loses on Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit Over $1 Million Disability Insurance Policy

Robert Storace | August 03, 2018

Federal Judge Alfred Covello ruled against New York Life Insurance Co.'s motion to dismiss a lawsuit over a $1 million disability insurance policy.

News

Conn. Supreme Court Orders New Trial for Property Award in Sex-Assault Divorce Case

Robert Storace | August 03, 2018

The state's high court has reversed a property award in a divorce case that raised allegations of spousal sexual assault.

Trump Watch: Coming to You From Manafort Central: Prosecutors Sweat the Speed as Judge Cracks Jokes

Ellis Kim | August 03, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis III has repeatedly drawn laughter from the audience and jury while pushing prosecutors to keep their case moving.

News

Rebranding Halloran Sage: Where Did the '&' Go?

Michael Marciano | August 03, 2018

Halloran Sage partner William McGrath and Chief Operating Officer David Urbanik said a newly shortened name and artistic logo are the cosmetic upgrades for their firm, which has restated its values through a messaging campaign that touches all of their employees.

Commentary

Flip-Flopping at the State Supreme Court

Connecticut Editorial Board| August 03, 2018

Tie votes on motions should either always or never result in adding a tiebreaker. We could support either way, but the court should choose one way or the other now.

Commentary

Progressive Causes Suffer Under 'Weaponization' of First Amendment

Connecticut Editorial Board| August 03, 2018

Much has been, and will be, written about the Supreme Court’s decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.…

Commentary

The Law Firm Disrupted: ‘The Millennials’ Are Coming, and Big Law Isn’t Ready

Roy Strom | August 02, 2018

A Canadian law and MBA student sheds some light on a disconnect between law firm leaders and a younger generation.

News

READ: Judge Orders Mueller Grand Jury Witness to Testify, Provide Documents

Mike Scarcella | August 02, 2018

Judge Beryl Howell: "The witness raises legitimate questions, but his concerns are not legally sustainable. The scope of the Special Counsel’s power falls well within the boundaries the Constitution permits, as the Special Counsel is supervised by an official who is himself accountable to the elected president."

News

The Paul Manafort Trial Is Blasting Along: 3 Observations

C. Ryan Barber | August 01, 2018

U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III is pushing the Paul Manafort tax and bank fraud trial along in Virginia. Here are several observations from the second day of trial.

News

Glastonbury Woman Bitten in Face by Dog Gets $364,094 in Arbitration

Robert Storace | August 01, 2018

Kristin Granato secured a nearly $365,000 arbitration award after she was bitten in the face by a friend's dog. The dog, who had bitten several other people, was eventually put down.

News

Manafort Trial Judge Has Had It With Attorneys’ Eye Rolling, Facial Gestures

Ellis Kim and C. Ryan Barber| August 01, 2018

Judge T.S. Ellis III admonished both sides on the second day of the former Trump campaign chairman’s tax and bank fraud trial in Virginia.

News

New Haven Attorney Back to Practicing Law After 21 Months in Prison for Mortgage Fraud

Robert Storace | August 01, 2018

David Kinney is back at work as an attorney in New Haven after a 21-month prison sentence. A judge reinstated Kinney and allowed him to practice law with several conditions.

Analysis

Insurers Sometimes Make Mistakes—But Does That Mean They've Acted Unfairly?

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq.| August 01, 2018

Michael Rood claimed that his uninsured motorist insurance carrier had unfairly delayed paying him his full policy proceeds following an accident. Was this enough to win damages under the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act?

News

Connecticut Joins Federal Suit to Stop Release of 3-D Printed Firearm Plans

Robert Storace | July 31, 2018

A Texas-based company, Defense Distributed, is set this week to allow individuals to download plans for 3-D printed firearms. Connecticut has joined other states in filing a federal suit against the company and the government.

News

Paul Manafort Misplaced Trust in Rick Gates, Defense Attorneys Say

Ellis Kim | July 31, 2018

Opening statements likely foreshadow a defense strategy that will focus on discrediting Rick Gates, who’s expected to be a key witness against the former Trump campaign chairman.

DC Circuit Rejects Manafort's Bid for Freedom Pending Trial

C. Ryan Barber | July 31, 2018

"It was also not lost on the district court that appellant had been warned about 'skating close to the line' with respect to the potential violation of the gag order," the D.C. Circuit panel said Tuesday.

News

Former Shelton Attorney Sentenced to 13 Years in Prison on Sex Charge With Minor

Robert Storace | July 30, 2018

A U.S. District Court judge Monday sentenced former Connecticut attorney Peter Kruzynski to 13 years in prison for enticing a minor to engage in sexual activity over a number of years.

News

Turns Out Honey Badger Gives a Sh*t (About Trademarks)

Ross Todd | July 30, 2018

The Ninth Circuit has revived a trademark suit the maker of the viral “Honey Badger” video filed against greeting card companies he accuses of ripping off his catchphrases.

Podcast

The Double-Barreled Bias Against Black Women Lawyers

Leigh Jones | Vanessa Blum | July 30, 2018

The Careerist Vivia Chen talks to Michele Coleman Mayes, a leader in the legal profession, where less than 1 percent of partners in major law firms are black women.

News

Connecticut Supreme Court Overturns Appellate Court in Case Alleging Ineffective Lawyering

Robert Storace | July 30, 2018

The Connecticut Supreme Court has overturned a Connecticut Appellate Court's ruling against David Eubanks, who was convicted on gun charges, but later claimed his attorney botched the defense by failing to object to hearsay testimony.

News

Number of Law School Applicants Surges, Especially Among High Scorers

Karen Sloan | July 30, 2018

At the same time, the Law School Admission Council is increasing the number of LSAT test dates from six to 10 and will move to a computerized version of the exam in the spring of 2019.

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News

Prosecutors Release Witness List on Eve of Manafort Trial

Ellis Kim | July 27, 2018

The list includes a former Winston & Strawn attorney who has mostly made his name as a Democratic political consultant.

News

High Court Sides With Statewide Grievance Committee on Day Pitney, Koskoff Malpractice Cases

Robert Storace | July 27, 2018

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Statewide Grievance Committee this week in a case involving disciplining of attorneys in a medical malpractice case.

Analysis

Trump Watch: Shake-Up at White House Counsel Office | Can a Trial Judge Gag Order Trump?

Ellis Kim | July 27, 2018

Deputy White House counsel Stefan Passantino is the latest attorney to leave the office.

News

Embattled Opioid Maker Purdue Pharma Names Marc Kesselman General Counsel

Sue Reisinger | July 26, 2018

Kesselman will head up Purdue's legal department as it fights off hundreds of lawsuits over the pharma company's role in the ongoing national opioid crisis.

News

Farmington Woman Who Fell On JC Penney Escalator Settles for $650,000

Robert Storace | July 26, 2018

Christine Seholm underwent several surgeries after falling on an uneven escalator at the J.C. Penney store in the West Farms Mall in West Hartford five years ago. She settled her case for $650,000.

News

Nader: Trial Lawyers Under Attack—and It's Going to Get Worse

Michael Marciano | July 26, 2018

Ralph Nader hosted a small meeting of attorneys to sound an alarm bell: The constitutional right of Americans to sue for injury has eroded in recent years to a point of crisis that trial lawyers can no longer ignore.

News

Stamford School Board Pays $3.25 Million to Settle Sex Abuse Charges Spanning Decades

Robert Storace | July 26, 2018

Five former students at Stamford's Rogers Elementary School have settled with the school board. They claimed a former gym teacher abused them decades ago.

Analysis

Are We Ready to Join States Recognizing Dual Clients?

Mark Dubois| July 26, 2018

An issue on which I get a call now and then is whether or when we’re going to recognize that an insurance defense lawyer has two clients—the insured and the insurer.

News

Wiggin Partners Update Handbook Tackling Additional Insureds Issues

Michael Marciano | July 26, 2018

Wiggin and Dana partners Michael Menapace, Tim Diemand and Joe Grasso have released an updated follow-up in response to changes that have taken place in the field.

News

CBF's 2018 James W. Cooper Fellows Named

Michael Marciano | July 26, 2018

The Connecticut Bar Foundation named 68 new fellows to its James W. Cooper Fellows Program, celebrating their installation in May with a reception at…

News

Second Circuit Vacates Class Certification in Johnson & Johnson Deceptive Labeling Case

Robert Storace | July 25, 2018

The appellate panel found plaintiff Heidi Langan has standing to bring the class action, but it vacated a lower court ruling certifying a class.

News

Stamford YMCA Sued for $35M Following Near-Drowning of Man Who Suffered Permanent Brain Damage

Robert Storace | July 25, 2018

Zhaojie Yang suffered permanent brain damage after he almost drowned at the Stamford YMCA in October, his attorneys said.

Commentary

Breaches of State Leadership Upset Delicate Balance

Connecticut Editorial Board| July 25, 2018

For the second time in the last legislative session, Joseph Aresimowicz, the speaker of the House of Representatives, breached his fiduciary duty to the public.

News

Court: Death Sentence Must Stay on Record Despite Being 'Unconstitutional'

Robert Storace | July 24, 2018

The Connecticut Supreme Court's 5-0 ruling on Monday in the case of convicted murderer Richard Roszkowski was mixed, with both the defense and prosecution winning small victories.

News

Alex Jones Cites Freedom of the Press as Reason to Dismiss Sandy Hook Defamation Suits Against Him

Robert Storace | July 24, 2018

Citing the First Amendment and freedom of speech, attorneys for controversial radio host Alex Jones have filed motions to dismiss two lawsuits filed by the families of Sandy Hook victims. Jones once said the Sandy Hook tragedy was a hoax and a fake.

Carbon Monoxide Killed 2 People In A Condo. An Insurance Policy Exclusion Barred Coverage Of The Resulting Lawsuit.

Steven A. Meyerowitz, Esq., Director, FC&S Legal| July 24, 2018

This story is reprinted with permission from FC&S Legal, the industry’s only comprehensive digital resource designed for insurance coverage law professionals.…

News

Kirkland Throws Wrench Into $6 Million Patent Judgment

Scott Graham | July 24, 2018

The firm persuaded Judge Rebecca Pallmeyer to reconsider a claim construction originally adopted by her late predecessor on the case.

Analysis

Law Firms and Cyber Insurance: Under-Educated and Overexposed

Shawn Moynihan| July 24, 2018

Law professionals can gain a deeper understanding of the digital threats they face, and why (and how) they can be properly insured.

News

ABA Doomed to 'Wither on the Vine,' Without Dues Overhaul: Memo

Karen Sloan | July 23, 2018

The American Bar Association hopes that lowering its costs for membership, adding free CLE and curating content to members' individual interests will convince more lawyers to sign up, reversing an ongoing revenue slide.

News

Federal Judge Postpones Start of Paul Manafort's Trial

Ellis Kim | July 23, 2018

U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis III did not give a reason for the ruling, which came after defense attorneys said they need more time to review documents turned over by prosecutors.

News

Equifax Software Developer Pleads Guilty to Insider Trading

R. Robin McDonald | July 23, 2018

Federal prosecutors say the employee used his knowledge of the hack to make $75,000 off Equifax stock before the hack became public.

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News

Boy Scouts of America Sued Over Claims Scoutmaster Sexually Abused Boys in the 1970s

Robert Storace | July 20, 2018

A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of four men, who said a scoutmaster in a Connecticut troop sexually assaulted them over a two-year period when they were teens in the 1970s. They are suing for civil damages.

Commentary

Comparing Expert Witnesses Here and Across the Pond

EDITORIAL BOARD| July 20, 2018

Sometimes other legal systems have good ideas. When it comes to experts, the English system certainly does.

News

Developing Future Leadership at Conn. Legal Organizations

Michael Marciano | July 20, 2018

Twenty-five students from New Haven-area high schools and summer programs had a chance to explore the legal profession earlier this month when the Connecticut Bar Association hosted LAW Camp 2018 at local law firms and courtrooms.

News

As Cosby Defamation Cases Reach SCOTUS, Possible Fresh Look at Lawyers’ Free Speech Rights

Tony Mauro | July 19, 2018

The cases are drawing interest since the justices have not recently taken up disputes over libel and defamation, a part of First Amendment doctrine that is well-settled.

News

SEC Files Suit Against Connecticut Investment Company That Allegedly Defrauded Elderly Clients

Robert Storace | July 19, 2018

Temenos Advisory Inc. and CEO George Taylor face a lawsuit by the SEC, which claims they duped investors and put $19 million into risky investments.

News

'Lawyerly and Limited': Trump’s CFPB Nominee Frustrates Democrats at Senate Hearing

C. Ryan Barber | July 19, 2018

In a nearly three-hour confirmation hearing, Kathy Kraninger rankled Democrats over responses to their queries. “I am trying to get an answer from you, and I just can’t,” said Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii.

Profile

These Attorneys Left Big Law to Launch Pioneering Law Firm in Connecticut

Robert Storace | July 19, 2018

Daniel Jo and Prerna Rao tell the Connecticut Law Tribune about their hopes and aspirations for their new firm Rao & Jo after their departure from Big Law.

News

Connecticut Joins States Suing DOJ, Sessions for Allegedly Tying Immigration Policy to Federal Grants

Robert Storace | July 18, 2018

Connecticut was joined by five other states Wednesday in suing over Byrne JAG law enforcement grants.

News

Judge Tosses Lawsuit to Preserve Obamacare Subsidies, but AGs Retain Right to Reinstate Action

Dan M. Clark | July 18, 2018

The dismissal was requested by the coalition of 19 states, including New York, that filed the lawsuit in October 2017.

Investigation

Magistrate Judge Orders Accused Russian Agent Held Pending Trial

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | July 18, 2018

A federal magistrate judge in Washington ordered Maria Butina detained pending trial on charges she served as a covert agent for Moscow while living in the United States.