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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.

Best Practices

Health Care Litigation Steers Innovation, Progress at Leading Connecticut Firm

Michael Marciano | June 14, 2018

Murtha Cullina has established itself as a big fish among firms in the Nutmeg State and a nationally competitive midsize player that takes on complex litigation issues and health care cases that are constantly evolving with the regional and national political tides.

News

'You Have to Eat': How Working During Law School Hurts Bar Exam Performance

Robert Storace | May 23, 2018

"Preparing for the bar exam needs to be a full-time job," said Justin Dion, director of the Bar Success Program at Western New England University School of Law.

News

Law Grads Jobs Report '17: Connecticut Skewing Negative?

Karen Sloan | Michael Marciano | May 17, 2018

The law class of 2017 overall fared better in the entry-level job market, but national figures obscure the extreme stratification of employment success for grads from individual schools. Our 10 charts break down all the latest hiring data, showing the schools that excelled, and those that lagged behind.

Expert Opinion

State-by-State Changes in Litigation Financing Worthy of Exploration

Mark Dubois | May 15, 2018

A friend of mine, who until recently was in the medical marijuana business, tells me there is a daily newsletter he and his colleagues all subscribe…

News

Meet Richard Robinson, Connecticut’s New Chief Justice

Robert Storace | May 04, 2018

Stamford native Richard Robinson, who has enjoyed a long legal career, is known for firing a barrage of questions at attorneys appearing before him.

Best Practices Commentary

As Medical Technologies Reduce Errors, Malpractice Attorneys Must Stay Informed

Shaun Patrick Willis | April 26, 2018

It is imperative that we not only understand the elements necessary to prosecute or defend a claim of medical malpractice, but that we are also able to identify and apply the specific facts of a case to those elements, proving that each one exists.

Expert Opinion

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do: Withdrawing Representation

Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens | April 26, 2018

Terminating an attorney-client relationship is not an easy decision nor one that can be taken lightly.

Commentary

Quinn Emanuel Partner Suffers From Depression and He Wants Everyone to Know

Joseph Milowic III | March 28, 2018

Struggling to find meaning in your work? Lacking motivation? Thinking about quitting? Please read this first.

Commentary

Symptoms of Depression

Colin Jamron | March 28, 2018

Depression is a mental condition that affects millions of Americans each year. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 16 million Americans have suffered at least one major depressive episode in 2016.

Expert Opinion

Who Owns What? Responding to Requests for Client Files

Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens | March 01, 2018

A question many practitioners may face is who “owns” the documents and other material made and stored during the course of a representation: the client, the attorney or the attorney’s law firm?

News

CBA Names New Executive Director

Robert Storace | February 06, 2018

The CBA has announced that Nassau County Bar Association Executive Director Keith Soressi will become its new executive director effective Feb. 26.

Expert Opinion

New Year Is Good Time for Comprehensive Assessment

Alanna G. Clair and Shari L. Klevens | January 17, 2018

While law firms often evaluate the sufficiency of risk management protocols throughout the year, an opportune time to conduct a comprehensive assessment is at the start of a new one.

News

2017 in Review: The Biggest Legal Developments in Connecticut

Robert Storace | December 29, 2017

This year saw many legal twists and turns. The Connecticut Law Tribune looks back at the top five news stories ranging from a law firm allegedly destroying evidence to the state's high court hearing oral arguments in the Sandy Hook case.

News

Yale Pushes to Improve Diversity Amid National Trends

Robert Storace | December 22, 2017

Nearly 86 percent of clerks from Yale hired by the justices are white men even though more than half of the university’s law students are women, and nearly half are minorities.

News

Newtown's Kari Dooley Nominated to US District Court in Connecticut

Robert Storace | December 20, 2017

Superior Court Judge Kari Dooley was nominated Wednesday by President Donald Trump to serve on the U.S. District Court in Connecticut. Dooley is a 54-year-old Newtown resident.

Commentary

The Careerist: Why Haven’t Women in Law Firms Called Out Kozinski?

Vivia Chen | December 20, 2017

Those who've gone public with recollections of the now-retired judge's lascivious acts are predominantly from academia. Others who've spoken on the record include a journalist, a law student and a former federal judge.

News

New 'Paperless' Firm Using Technology for Work/Life Balance

Michael Marciano | November 17, 2017

A team of emigrants from an established downtown Hartford firm is blending technology and creative design to launch a decidedly “outside the box” startup.

Analysis

Wells Fargo: Legal Market Stalled in Third Quarter

Roy Strom | November 16, 2017

Through the first six months of this year, 2017 was shaping up to be a strong one for law firms. The same cannot be said following poor third-quarter results touted this week by two leading law firm lenders.

Q&A

Q&A: Attorney Judy Scolnick Confronts Opioid Epidemic

Robert Storace | November 10, 2017

In the wake of New Haven filing a lawsuit against Big Pharma for its alleged role in promoting opioid use, Attorney Judy Scolnick discusses her part in the lawsuit and what went into filing the suit.

News

Trump Nominates John Durham as Next US Attorney for Connecticut

Robert Storace | November 01, 2017

Known for his prosecuting of Boston mob figures and of former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, John Durham has been nominated as Connecticut's next U.S. attorney.

News

US Attorney Daly Talks Drugs, Her Legacy in Interview

Robert Storace | October 25, 2017

U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre Daly - who is stepping down on Friday - gives her insights on the past 4 1/2 years on the job.

Expert Opinion

Restitution for the Corporate Victim

Joe Martini and Jim Glasser | October 24, 2017

Corporations and businesses of all varieties risk falling victim to crimes committed by their employees and becoming ensnared in criminal investigations…

The Nexus of Development and Land Use Regulation

Michael Ceccorulli | October 19, 2017

Connecticut residents have perhaps become accustomed to the daily reminders of the budget crisis that confronts our state and, in turn, its municipalities.…

The Best Solution for Disputes Is to Avoid Them Altogether

HARRY N. MAZADOORIAN | September 25, 2017

Rather than trying to resolve a conflict once it erupts—whether by traditional or alternative methods—the interests of all stakeholders are better served by trying to avoid the dispute in the first place.

Time for Changes to Rule 5.4?

MARK DUBOIS | September 21, 2017

The myth that lawyers aren't running sophisticated business enterprises which look more like modern corporations than traditional law firms is just that—a myth.

Diversity and Inclusion Are Themes for New CBA President

MICHAEL MARCIANO | June 30, 2017

With changing politics, technologies and business models affecting the legal industry in a state mired in a seemingly endless fiscal crisis, the Connecticut Bar Association's new president, Karen DeMeola, begins her term amid many challenges, but she says she is up to the task.