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Connecticut Law Tribune| March 18, 2019

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JD, Meh! Here’s What It Really Takes to Make It as a GC

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | March 15, 2019

Being an effective GC requires more than being a skilled lawyer. It takes business savvy.

New Dismissal of Kavanaugh Ethics Claims Divides 10th Circuit Panel

Marcia Coyle | March 15, 2019

"I am left to conclude that the entire council should be disqualified from participating in consideration of the current petitions for review," Judge Mary Beck Briscoe wrote in her dissent.

Commentary

The Time Has Come to Abolish Return Days

Connecticut Editorial Board| March 15, 2019

Whatever purpose may have been served by return days in earlier times, they are not adapted to today’s times. They should be given a decent burial.

How a Securities Fraud Case Uncovered the College Admissions Scam

Janet Levaux | March 15, 2019

A Yale alumnus charged in a pump-and-dump scheme told authorities about the biggest university admissions scandal in U.S. history.

Commentary

#MeToo Should Really Be #AllofUs

Nina Pirrotti| March 15, 2019

While the world's Matt Lauers and Bill O’Reillys continue to fall, lesser-known sexual predators are still thriving in their roles as co-workers, supervisors and even CEOs.

Commentary

Revisiting the Uniform Mediation Act in Connecticut

Harry N. Mazadoorian| March 14, 2019

A new opportunity to further strengthen alternative dispute resolution law presents itself in the form of the Uniform Mediation Act.

News

Dozens of Class Actions Build on Supreme Court's 'Janus' Union Ruling

Marcia Coyle | March 14, 2019

Three new petitions at the U.S. Supreme Court are tied to the justices' ruling last term against mandatory public-sector union fees.

High Court Gives Go-Ahead to Sandy Hook Families Seeking Damages From Gun Makers

Raychel Lean | March 14, 2019

"There is no allegation in this case that there was any reason to expect that Lanza’s mother was likely to use the rifle in an unsafe manner," the opinion said.

News

ACLU of CT Condemns Location Sharing With ICE by Local Police Departments

Michael Marciano | March 14, 2019

Police departments in eight Connecticut locations have been identified as sharing motorists' location information to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, leading the American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut to call for an immediate stop to the activity.

News

Manafort Judge Says Foreign Lobbying Law Is No 'Pesky Regulation'

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | March 13, 2019

U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson used forceful language to recognize FARA’s newly elevated status while sentencing Paul Manafort.

News

On Leave From Willkie, Where Does Gordon Caplan Go From Here?

Roy Strom | March 13, 2019

A lapse in ethical judgment can quickly turn a Big Law leader into a target of an internal investigation, industry sources said.

Analysis

Boeing Expected to Face Legal Troubles Over 737 Max 8

Amanda Bronstad | March 13, 2019

Boeing faces lawsuits from passengers, particularly since eight of them on the Ethiopian Air flight were Americans. But airlines also could bring legal actions over revenue losses incurred due to the grounding, according to lawyers who specialize in aviation.

News

Meet the Big Law Alums Prosecuting the College Admissions Scandal

Mike Scarcella | Nate Robson | March 13, 2019

Meet the four assistant U.S. attorneys—some of them Big Law alums—who are assigned to the college admissions fraud case in Boston.

News

Manafort Sentence Totals 7.5 Years

Nate Robson| March 13, 2019

A judge in Washington, D.C., ran a portion of the former Trump campaign chairman's sentence concurrent to his Virginia conviction.

Commentary

For Willkie’s Gordon Caplan, A Tragic Downfall in College Admissions Scandal

Jenna Greene | March 13, 2019

It's astonishing how parents who presumably just want to help their children can so totally lose sight of ethical boundaries.

News

In Through the 'Side Door': Wiretap Outlines Willkie Leader's Alleged Role in Admissions Scandal

Christine Simmons | March 12, 2019

“I’m not worried about the moral issue here,” Gordon Caplan allegedly told a fixer who promised to inflate his daughter's ACT score.

Michael Sheldon to Step Down From Bench, Become Judge Trial Referee

Robert Storace | March 12, 2019

After a long career on the bench, including 20 years as Superior Court judge and eight as an Appellate Court judge, Michael Sheldon is stepping down April 1, right before his 70th birthday, the mandatory retirement age in Connecticut. He will become a judge trial referee.

In Policy Shift, Life Insurers Back Mandatory Retirement Plans

Elizabeth Festa | March 12, 2019

ACLI supports a bill floated by Rep. Neal that would mandate employers offer a retirement plan.

Norwich Diocese Pays $900,000 to Settle Claims Priest Abused Boy for a Decade

Robert Storace | March 12, 2019

The Norwich Diocese has settled a third lawsuit claiming then-priest Paul Hebert sexually assaulted young boys. In the latest settlement, the diocese agreed to pay Jonathan Roy $900,000.

News

Big Law Dealmaker Charged in the National College Admissions Scandal

Zach Schlein | March 12, 2019

The Willkie Farr & Gallagher co-chair made The American Lawyer’s 2018 Dealmaker of the Year list.

News

Conn. Big Law Dealmaker Charged in National College Admissions Scandal

Zach Schlein| March 12, 2019

The Willkie Farr & Gallagher co-chair made The American Lawyer’s 2018 Dealmaker of the Year list.

Commentary

Connecticut Case Underscores Naked Reality of Trump’s Border Wall Plan

Dwight Merriam| March 12, 2019

Emperor Trump will soon feel the chill of his own naked reality that his wall, as a matter of law and politics, cannot be built in the foreseeable future.

Too Old to Practice? It's Time to Talk About Ageism in Law

Robert Storace | March 11, 2019

"I do see a tension," said 68-year-old Geraghty & Bonnano attorney Mark Dubois. "We senior people can be kind of cranky and difficult to manage and high-priced."

Former Bridgeport Assistant School Superintendent Files Reverse-Discrimination Suit

Robert Storace | March 11, 2019

Former Bridgeport administrator Deborah Santacapita claims her job was eliminated because she is white and disabled. Her lawsuit claims her job performance far exceeded that of two black peers with the same job title.

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Commentary

Uberization of the Legal Profession

Sergei Lemberg, Esq.| March 08, 2019

The dangers of "Uberization" for routine legal tasks, from document preparation to document review to research, have been known for years.

'Laughter Is a Blood Sport' at the Supreme Court, Scholars Say in New Study

Marcia Coyle | March 08, 2019

Humor at the U.S. Supreme Court is less an "indication not of lighthearted, good-natured jesting" than a "rhetorical weapon," legal scholars Tonja Jacobi and Matthew Sag contend.

Commentary

Constitutional Infirmity of Connecticut’s Domestic Violence Procedures

Connecticut Editorial Board| March 08, 2019

Connecticut’s legal process for protecting victims of domestic violence has evolved to a point where one particular aspect of that process impermissibly violates the constitutional rights of the alleged offender.

News

Connecticut Movers: Proud Promotions and CLE Credits

Michael Marciano | March 08, 2019

Halloran Sage has announced attorneys Rachel Fain, Casey O’Connell and Oscar Suarez have been admitted as partners.

Jury Renders $543,889 Verdict for Hartford Woman Who Sued City

Robert Storace | March 08, 2019

A Hartford Superior Court jury has found the city was liable for injuries Barbara Browdy suffered after falling on an uneven sidewalk. The jury awarded Browdy, who injured her shoulder, $543,889.

News

Trump Watch: A Look Inside Judge T.S. Ellis' Courtroom During Manafort's Sentencing

Ellis Kim | March 08, 2019

The courtroom was packed, as spectators and reporters alike formed a queue outside. One juror from Manafort’s trial even attended the spectacle.

Analysis

State Cases, Legislation Across Nation May Have Broad Impact on Fraud

Matthew J. Smith, Esq.| March 08, 2019

Bills in several states could have a negative impact on insurance carriers and their fraud-fighting efforts.

News

Paul Manafort Gets 47 Months, but Second Sentencing Awaits

C. Ryan Barber | Ellis Kim | March 07, 2019

The term is more than 15 years short of the minimum recommended by the special counsel.

Med Tech Pays $467,000 to Settle False Claims Act Allegations

Robert Storace | March 07, 2019

State officials announced Thursday that Orange-based Med Tech had agreed to a settlement whereby the medical equipment supplier would pay $467,000 to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act.

6 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined in February, Grievance Committee Reports

Robert Storace | March 07, 2019

Six Connecticut attorneys were reprimanded by the Statewide Grievance Committee in February.

Hartford Attorney Suspended for Filing False Tax Returns Omitting $1M

Robert Storace | March 07, 2019

The Statewide Grievance Committee has placed attorney Justin Freeman on interim suspension. Freeman will be sentenced April 3 for filing false tax returns.

News

Congratulations Are in Order: Announcing 2019's Professional Excellence Winners

Michael Marciano | March 07, 2019

The three finalists for Attorney of the Year are professor Jon Bauer of the University of Connecticut School of Law, Dana R. Burcin of Murtha Cullina, and Moy N. Ogilvie of McCarter & English.

News

Paul Manafort Faces Sentencing Judge Today

Ellis Kim | March 06, 2019

Paul Manafort will learn his fate Thursday afternoon, when a federal judge in Alexandria, Virginia, sentences the former Trump campaign chair for financial…

News

Failure to Depose Rick Ross Could Cost Reed Smith in 50 Cent Malpractice Case

Roy Strom | March 06, 2019

The judge said 50 Cent still has a long road in front of him to win a malpractice claim against Reed Smith.

8 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined in January

Robert Storace | March 06, 2019

The Statewide Grievance Committee announced that eight attorneys were disciplined in January for a variety of offenses. The Connecticut Law Tribune outlines each case.

News

Judges, Clerks Warned to Avoid Partisan Training Programs

Ellis Kim | March 06, 2019

The Judicial Conference of the United States’ Committee on Codes of Conduct published an advisory opinion after senators raised concerns about a Heritage Foundation program catered to future clerks.

News

Drinker Biddle Litigation Expansion Includes New Office in Hartford

Michael Marciano | March 06, 2019

A newly formed litigation team has been formed with the migration of 17 attorneys from Carlton Fields to Philadelphia-based Drinker Biddle & Reath, which has opened a new Hartford location.

News

Carlton Fields Partner James Jorden Leads 17 Litigators to Drinker Biddle

Lizzy McLellan| March 06, 2019

Five years after the merger that created Carlton Fields Jorden Burt, Washington-based James Jorden and Frank Burt are betting on Philadelphia’s Drinker Biddle.

Paul Manafort Will Never Practice Law in Native Connecticut After Bar Resignation

Robert Storace | March 06, 2019

The Office of Chief Disciplinary Counsel has accepted Paul Manafort's resignation from the Connecticut Bar, for which he will never be allowed to practice law again. Manafort resigned after learning that the chief disciplinary counsel was seeking to hold hearings on his status as a lawyer in Connecticut.

Bridgeport Lawyers Clinch $3.2 Million Settlement for Woman Injured in Car Crash

Robert Storace | March 05, 2019

Attorneys for Jessica Girard helped secure a $3.2 million settlement for the New Britain resident who suffered back injuries after a 2016 car crash in that city.

News

Circuit Panel Tosses 'Creative' Securities Class Action Against Cigna

Colby Hamilton | March 05, 2019

U.S. Circuit Judge José Cabranes, writing for the panel, chided attempts to construe "corporate mismanagement as securities fraud" in affirming the dismissal of a class action against Cigna.

News

Coalition of States Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Barring Abortion Referrals

Dan M. Clark | March 05, 2019

The move is seen by the states as a way for the Trump administration to strip funding from Planned Parenthood clinics and send more to faith-based organizations that do not promote abortion.

News

Judge Scolds Roger Stone’s Defense Team Over 'Unexplained Inconsistencies'

Nate Robson | March 05, 2019

Judge Amy Berman Jackson scolded Stone and his legal team for their delay in notifying the court that the former Trump adviser planned to re-publish and sell a book with a new introduction critical of the special counsel.

Federal Lawsuit: Former Danbury City Employee Claims Racial Discrimination, Retaliation

Robert Storace | March 05, 2019

Former Danbury city worker Marlene Moore-Callands has filed a federal lawsuit against the municipality, claiming she worked in a hostile environment and that supervisors retaliated against her when she complained.

News

No Shortcut to Copyright Registration, High Court Rules

Scott Graham | March 04, 2019

Applying and paying is not enough to clear the way for an infringement suit, the U.S. Supreme Court justices ruled in a blow to owners. The copyright register must also sign off, which can take weeks.

Chip's Restaurant Servers Get Class Certification in Minimum Wage Suit

Robert Storace | March 04, 2019

A Superior Court judge has ruled that servers at Chip's restaurants in Connecticut can proceed with their class action lawsuit.

Liberty Bank Pays Nearly $16M to Resolve Discrimination Claims, Denies Wrongdoing

Robert Storace | March 04, 2019

Following a lawsuit accusing it of practicing racial discrimination in its lending practices. Liberty Bank has agreed to settle the case by making about $16 million in funds available for various programs to help people in low- to moderate-income communities.

News

Sweeping Trump Probe Spells Busy Times for These Big Law Partners

Mike Scarcella | March 04, 2019

Here's a snapshot of some of the Big Law partners who are advising individuals and entities that got hit Monday with demands for documents from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee.

News

FINRA's Top Fine Categories in 2018

Melanie Waddell | March 04, 2019

It appears FINRA is "coming down harder" when it decides to bring a case, a lawyer says.

Commentary

Why Michelle Obama Disliked Working at Sidley—and the Lessons That Still Apply

Jenna Greene | March 04, 2019

One of the former First Lady's challenges was the isolating nature of the work. “I read memos. I wrote memos. I edited other people’s memos.” But she said she had almost no contact with clients, and not much with other lawyers either.

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Case Study

Deepwater Horizon defendants drown in legal fees

Steven A. Meyerowitz | March 04, 2019

A fresh dispute arises even after responsible parties agree to a settlement in the Deepwater Horizon oil spill case.

News

Giuliani, Derided as 'Trump's TV Lawyer,' Strikes Back at Michael Cohen, Lanny Davis

Ryan Lovelace | March 01, 2019

The former New York mayor and federal prosecutor called Cohen "poorly prepared" and predicted new witnesses would soon come forward against him.

Podcast

A Year in the Life of a Law Firm Mega Merger

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | March 01, 2019

Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner co-chairs Therese Pritchard and Lisa Mayhew discuss integration, innovation and whether their global combination is delivering on expectations.

Prosecutors Sue Landlord Who Made Child Pornography at Rental Property

Robert Storace | March 01, 2019

Former landlord Richard Bruno Jr., who is serving a 16-year prison sentence on child pornography charges, is being sued with the properties he owned for monetary damages on behalf of female tenants who were sexually harassed.

Alito and Kagan Will Face House Members at Supreme Court Budget Hearing

Tony Mauro | March 01, 2019

For years, the court’s budget hearing was a major event, not because of budget minutiae but because it fostered a rare unscripted dialogue between the legislative and judicial branches.

Quiz

It's Your Friday Quiz, Counselor. Come On and Play.

Jonathan Ringel | March 01, 2019

Most of you didn't know last week who appointed Chief Justice John Marshall. Let's see if you can make amends this week.

News

Connecticut Movers: Women Boost Talent at Top Firms

Michael Marciano | March 01, 2019

Wiggin and Dana has announced attorney Carolyn Reers has joined the firm as a private client services partner in the firm's Greenwich and New York offices.

Expert Opinion

Changes in State Mental-Health Laws May Prevent Future Tragedies

Joseph P. Secola| March 01, 2019

The state needs to reopen some of its mental-health facilities or build new ones, so there will be a sufficient number of beds to accommodate people suffering from mental disabilities.

Judge Michael Albis: A Middle Child Who Grew Up to Preside Over Family Court

Robert Storace | February 28, 2019

The Connecticut Law Tribune had a wide-ranging interview with Michael Albis, chief administrative judge for family matters, who discussed his career and why his mother always thought he'd make a good lawyer.

News

Yale Law Clinic Teams Up With Heavy Hitters on Mexico Border Controversy

Karen Sloan | February 28, 2019

The school's Rule of Law Clinic assisted in drafting a joint declaration opposing President Donald Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the Mexico border signed by 60 former national security experts, including Madeleine Albright and John Kerry.

Commentary

Stop Misleading Juveniles About Their 'Miranda' Rights

Connecticut Editorial Board| February 28, 2019

Given the inherent differences between juveniles and adults and the differences between an adjudication of delinquency and a criminal conviction, basic fairness dictates that there should be an additional warning when juvenile suspects are interrogated.

Limo Drivers Settle Case Over Job Misclassification for $750,000

Robert Storace | February 28, 2019

Drivers for Connecticut Limousine have settled their lawsuit for $750,000. The drivers alleged they were misclassified as independent contractors instead of employees.

Analysis

SCOTUS 'Epic' Arbitration Decision Promises to Reshape Workplace Lawsuits

Erin Mulvaney | Ben Hancock | February 28, 2019

“[Epic] changes the dynamics in a profound way,” said Gerald Maatman, a partner at Seyfarth Shaw in Chicago. “It’s one of the most important decisions from the Supreme Court that impacts workplace issues.”

News

Trump’s Morgan Lewis Tax Lawyer Faces House Scrutiny

R. Robin McDonald | February 27, 2019

Sheri Dillon and Stefan Passantino have been asked to appear for a “transcribed interview.”

News

Cohen Hearing Spotlights Role as Trump Lawyer, ‘Fixer’ and Whisperer

C. Ryan Barber | February 27, 2019

Cohen’s corporate engagements created controversy for his clients and were cited by critics as examples of shadow lobbying.

Former Middletown Mayor Sentenced to 46 Months in Prison for Stealing $900K From Firm, Brother

Robert Storace | February 27, 2019

Paralegal and former attorney Stephen Gionfriddo was sentenced Wednesday to 46 months in prison for several offenses related to his theft of about $900,000 from his former employer law firm and his brother. Gionfriddo also served as Middletown's mayor in the 1990s.

Employee Quits After 7 Weeks, Alleging Sexual Harassment at Stamford Health

Robert Storace | February 27, 2019

Daniel Cohn claims in a federal lawsuit that the alleged sexual comments and actions by one of his supervisors was so blatant and constant that he was forced to quit his job after less than two months.

News

Khan Academy's Free, Online LSAT Prep Proves Popular With Test Takers

Karen Sloan | February 27, 2019

The Law School Admission Council and Khan Academy say their nine-month-old free online LSAT prep program is getting heavy use among minority groups that are underrepresented in law schools and the legal profession.

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Homeowners May Not Add Bad Faith Claim To Punish Insurer For Removing 'Faulty Concrete' Case To Federal Court

Steven A. Meyerowitz| February 27, 2019

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Many Regrets, Less To Lose as Cohen Testifies Before Congress

C. Ryan Barber | February 27, 2019

"I am ashamed that I chose to take part in concealing Mr. Trump's illicit acts rather than listening to my conscience," Cohen said in his prepared statement.

News

Anthem puts the blame on Cigna for failed $49B merger

Jef Feeley| February 27, 2019

Anthem claims it’s owed $20 billion in damages because of Cigna’s intransigence in turning over information to push the merger forward.

Group Adds Retaliation Claims Against Cromwell Over Housing Dispute

Robert Storace | February 26, 2019

A federal judge has allowed community service groups to file an amended lawsuit alleging retaliation by the town involved in a dispute over housing for mentally disabled residents.

News

Michael Cohen Officially Disbarred in New York State

Colby Hamilton | February 26, 2019

The former attorney and fixer to Donald Trump pleaded guilty to federal charges that the state appellate panel found analogous to actions that deserved disbarment under state law.

Shelton Attorney Succeeds in Nixing Evidence Based on Cop's Missteps in DUI Stop

Robert Storace | February 26, 2019

Superior Court Judge Hope Seeley said an Ellington police officer improperly handled a DUI case, and has granted the defendant's motion to suppress all statements made by that officer.

Don't Overturn Key Regulatory Rulings, US Solicitor Tells Supreme Court

Tony Mauro | February 26, 2019

U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco takes a middle ground in the major regulatory case "Kisor v. Wilkie," set for argument in March.

Analysis

The Next Recession Could Cost 10,000 Lawyers Their Jobs

Hugh A. Simons| February 26, 2019

Thousands of layoffs are looming when the impending recession hits. Whose jobs are most at risk?

News

Manafort Already ‘Punished Substantially,’ Defense Lawyers Say

Ellis Kim | February 25, 2019

The former Trump campaign chairman's attorneys said a significant sentence would likely amount to life in prison.

Connecticut Attorneys Clinch $1.5M for Boy Sexually Abused for 2 Years

Robert Storace | February 25, 2019

The family of a boy who was sexually abused for two years beginning when he was just 8 years old has settled its lawsuit for $1.5 million. The accused, Roger Guay, is serving a four-year prison sentence for the crimes.

Total Wine Loses Constitutional Challenge to Conn.'s Liquor Pricing Laws

Robert Storace | February 25, 2019

In what was seen as a victory for mom-and-pop and smaller liquor shops in the state, the Second Circuit has ruled against the country's largest retailer of wine and spirits and has held that Connecticut's liquor laws don't violate the Constitution and antitrust provisions.

SCOTUS Rejects Push to Expand 'Janus' Broadly to Workplace Disputes

Erin Mulvaney | February 25, 2019

"Further percolation on this issue is plainly warranted,” Noel Francisco, the U.S. solicitor general, told the U.S. Supreme Court in urging the justices to turn down In-N-Out Burger's petition.

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Poll

Diversity and Inclusion: How is the Legal Profession Doing?

Michael Marciano | February 24, 2019

The Connecticut Law Tribune is conducting a brief survey on the effectiveness of diversity efforts in the legal profession.

News

Manafort 'Repeatedly and Brazenly Violated the Law,' Mueller Tells DC Judge

Nate Robson | Ellis Kim | February 23, 2019

Prosecutors said they support a guideline range between 17.5 years to 22 years in prison.

News

ABA Delays Decision on Tougher Bar Pass Rule

Karen Sloan | February 22, 2019

The American Bar Association's legal education body declined to reach a decision Friday on a closely watched proposal to strengthen the bar pass accreditation standard for law schools, and is expected to revisit the issue when it meets again in May.

Podcast

GCs in Crisis! It's Never Quite What You Planned For

Vanessa Blum | Leigh Jones | February 22, 2019

Take a peek in the in-house crisis playbook as veteran GCs recount intense and challenging moments of their careers and share lessons learned.

Middlebury Man Injured in Motorcycle Crash Settles Case for $1.4 Million

Robert Storace | February 22, 2019

Robert Muller, who was injured when a pickup truck struck his motorcycle head-on in Bridgewater two and a half years ago, has settled his case for $1.4 million. He will receive the money within a month.

First Female Federal Appeals Law Clerk, Later Snubbed at SCOTUS, Dies at 94

Tony Mauro | February 22, 2019

"In 1945, the prospects for a female law graduate were pretty dismal," Ebb wrote last year at the ABA Journal. The Columbia Law School graduate leaves a legacy as a pioneering lawyer.

Commentary

Making Case for Posttrial Mediation

Joette Katz| February 22, 2019

The right mediator can provide a fresh perspective on the risks of an appeal and the benefits of settlement, explain the legal standards that govern the appellate process, discuss the rates of reversal and essentially narrow the legal landscape.

News

Connecticut Movers: Experience Has Its Rewards

Michael Marciano | February 22, 2019

Robinson & Cole construction group chairman Gregory R. Faulkner has been appointed to the board of directors of the Associated General Contractors of Connecticut.

Commentary

Time Is Short for Short-Term Rental Regulation

Connecticut Editorial Board| February 22, 2019

Connecticut needs to take a hard look at developing a statewide statutory and regulatory scheme that appropriately enables short-term rentals while protecting the interests of all the stakeholders.

Amid Manafort Mess, Skadden's Brand Shows Resilience

Dan Packel | February 22, 2019

Will the firm pay a price for its Ukraine involvement beyond a $4.6 million Justice Department settlement?

Conn. Judge Dismisses Suit Against Sandals Hotels by Man Injured at Wedding

Robert Storace | February 21, 2019

Citing a lack of personal jurisdiction, a federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut man against Jamaica-based Sandals Resorts International Ltd. and La Toc Holding Ltd. in St. Lucia. Plaintiff Scott Herlihy claimed a branch fell on his head during his daughter's wedding in St. Lucia.