New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Conrad Teitell | December 22, 2023
In his Estate Planning and Philanthropy column, Conrad Teitell reflects on the Tax Reform Act of 1969, as he has been doing in recent years during the month of December, and shares a memory associated with the subject.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | December 13, 2023
According to the complaint, the plaintiff "repeatedly" asked the defendant to reimburse attorney fees and costs from the prior action, but no action has been taken and communication between the parties has not occurred since June 27.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | November 9, 2023
"Because the trial court incorrectly concluded that the defendant had no duty to protect and collect potential trust assets, such as the undistributed residuary assets at issue in this case, the court did not consider whether the plaintiffs adduced sufficient evidence to survive summary judgment on the issue of the defendant's alleged breach of her fiduciary duty," the opinion said. "Our review of the record reveals that genuine issues of material fact exist with respect to the allegations of the defendant's breach of fiduciary duty in the present case."
New York Law Journal | Analysis
By Conrad Teitell | October 20, 2023
This article discusses a case in which an alumnus made a $1.8-million gift to Dartmouth College to upgrade and maintain its golf course. However, Dartmouth subsequently closed the course and sought to repurpose the donor's gift.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | September 25, 2023
The court was not fully in agreement, as Justice Gregory T. D'Auria dissented, arguing "no state interest justifies voiding previously valid in terrorem clauses on the ground of public policy" in this case.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | July 27, 2023
"Our clients are thrilled, although they recognize there's still some work to be done," Joseph J. Cherico of McCarter & English, counsel for the plaintiff, said. "The latest development is that the defendants filed an appeal. So, while we have the judge's decision, it is, at least for now, stayed pending that appeal."
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | May 15, 2023
"I love digging into the evidence and trying to find the key pieces—the needle in the haystack, so to speak," plaintiffs lawyer Mike Snellings said.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | January 5, 2023
"She has earned her day in court," said Eric Grayson, counsel for the plaintiff.
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | August 29, 2022
"My hope would be that the foundation would wake up, and do the right thing here," lead counsel Andrew Lee said. "My expectation is that they're going to not do that, and try to fight this in court, probably on legal technicalities as opposed to addressing the merits of what Paul wanted."
Connecticut Law Tribune | News
By Emily Cousins | August 11, 2022
"The other defendants, who were mostly caught in the middle, ended up administrating a trust that they thought was legitimate," plaintiff counsel said. "They didn't have any reason to think it was fraudulent, but they still had to be involved in the case."
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