BREAKING: "I have often said I would remain a member of the court as long as I can do the job full steam," Ginsburg said Friday. "I remain fully able to do that." http://ow.ly/Ub6S50ABljW
I have often said I would remain a member of the court as long as I can do the job full steam, Ginsburg said Friday. I remain fully able to do that.
BREAKING: Jury selection for criminal trials in Connecticut federal courts have been pushed back from Sept. 1 to Nov. 2. We speak to Stefan Underhill, the chief judge for the Connecticut federal court system, about the change and what lies ahead. http://ow.ly/epbm50AApST
Jury selection for criminal trials in Connecticut federal courts have been pushed back from Sept. 1 to Nov. 2. We speak to Stefan Underhill, the chief judge for the Connecticut federal court system, about the change and what lies ahead.
NEWS: Hartford State’s Attorney Gail Hardy withdrew her name from consideration for an eight-year term Monday according to commission chairman and Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Andrew McDonald. http://ow.ly/UnFL50Al7aK
Hartford State's Attorney Gail Hardy removed herself from consideration for a second term on Monday. The move follows the commission's 4-day suspension of Hardy on June 18 for her role in the handling of four police-involved shootings. Hardy had been the Hartford State's Attorney for 13 years.
It's Clear: Attorney General William Barr Must Go
The role of the Attorney General is to uphold the rule of law, to represent the best interests of the United States, and to pursue justice. He or she is the chief attorney for our country, not the attorney for the office of the presidency or for any particular president.
Judge Dismisses Trump Sibling's Attempt to Block Niece's Book, Finding It Will Not Affect Estate 'One Iota'
Queens County Surrogate's Court Judge Peter Kelly found that Robert Trump would not be able to successfully argue that the dispute over Mary Trump's book affects the administration of her grandfather Fred Trump’s estate.
Timothy Fisher Steps Down as Dean of University of Connecticut School of Law
Timothy Fisher, the 17th dean of the University of Connecticut School of Law, steps down from his post on July 31. He discusses that tenure and the school's accomplishments.
BREAKING: "The result in this case is controlled by our decision four years ago invalidating a nearly identical Texas law," wrote Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. in his concurrence in the judgment. http://ow.ly/UAu750AkFJa
The result in this case is controlled by our decision four years ago invalidating a nearly identical Texas law, wrote Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. in his concurrence in the judgment.
NEWS: The Connecticut Supreme Court set precedent this week in ruling that a municipality has governmental immunity from liability in a police chase that ended in the death of a teenage passenger. http://ow.ly/yoS950Aj1Fk
The sole issue was whether a town and its police officers were afforded immunity from liability for engaging in a high-speed pursuit of a car with a teenage passenger.
Houston Law Firm Sues The Hartford Over Denied COVID-19 Claim
A Houston law firm has joined a growing group of business owners who are suing their insurance companies for refusing COVID-19 business-loss claims.
Divided DC Circuit Orders Flynn Judge to Dismiss Prosecution at Trump DOJ's Request
In a dissenting opinion, Judge Robert Wilkins wrote: “It is a great irony that, in finding the District Court to have exceeded its jurisdiction, this Court so grievously oversteps its own.”
2nd Circuit Blocks Constitutional Challenge to Connecticut Energy Fund Transfer
A three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit sided with Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont and state Treasurer Shawn Wooden in finding that the plaintiffs, a group of individuals, energy-efficiency businesses and nonprofits, had no contractual right to control how the funds were....
'I Feel Robbed': Clients Await Compensation From Santander's $550 Million Settlement With States
The interest is more than the principal, one borrower said. I want to get out of the contract.
Remote Work Is Stressing Lawyers Out. Here's How to Help Them
Throw a population already prone to stress, depression and substance abuse into working remotely for months during a pandemic and it could become a recipe for disaster, health advocates say. But more lawyers experiencing mental health issues isn't a forgone conclusion.
Mediations Are on the Rise, and Experts Expect Them to Continue After Courthouses Reopen
As more and more litigants turn to alternative dispute resolution, experts expect the trend to continue even after the current health crisis is over.
'The Damage Is Done': Judge Slams John Bolton, but Refuses to Block Book
With hundreds of thousands of copies around the globe—many in newsrooms—the damage is done. There is no restoring the status quo, U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth said in Saturday's order.
Geoffrey Berman Resigns as Manhattan US Attorney, Ending Standoff With William Barr
The announcement capped off a contentious 24-hour period in which Berman said he was not resigning, sparking a new crisis within the Justice Department.
To Secure About $171,000 in Legal Fees, This Hartford Lawyer Combed His Records—for Items to Omit
A Superior Court judge has awarded Hartford plaintiffs counsel Thomas Durkin nearly $172,000 in legal fees stemming from a employment wage dispute.
Connecticut Movers: New Opportunities to Network and Grow
Wiggin & Dana steps up for minority-owned businesses; the CT Bar's new slate takes over.
A federal judge dismissed a sex-discrimination suit against the University of Saint Joseph. Famed basketball coach Jim Calhoun was named in the suit.
A federal judge dismissed a sex-discrimination suit against the University of Saint Joseph. Famed basketball coach Jim Calhoun was named in the suit.
Big Law's Double Talk on Racial Equality: This You?
Can a Twitter meme help force law firms to go beyond superficial commitments on race?
This Connecticut Lawyer Is Producing Amazon Prime's 'Big Dogs' Crime Series
The gritty crime drama Big Dogs will debut in July 1 on Amazon Prime. Westport attorney Alan Neigher was in the middle of the action, serving as legal counsel and consultant and one of four executive producers.
Connecticut Leaders Celebrate SCOTUS Decision Not to End DACA
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. led the court in ruling 5-4 that the Trump administration had failed to address important factors bearing on its decision to wind down the program and that failure violated the federal law known as the Administrative Procedure Act.
“The Supreme Court affirmed today what we have been saying all along—Dreamers are members of our communities, and any attempt to change that would be unjust and wrong,” said Office of Governor Ned Lamont in a public statement. “Tearing people from the only homes they have ever known is cruel, heartless, and—despite what the administration may claim—doesn’t even serve a national security purpose.”
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. led the court in ruling 5-4 that the Trump administration had failed to address important factors bearing on its decision to wind down the program and that failure violated the federal law known as the Administrative Procedure Act.
'I Spoke Up': A White Lawyer Confronts Another About Race and Juneteenth
Prominent New Haven attorney Norm Pattis has --- once again --- stirred controversy with comments on social media about Juneteenth and slavery.
Big Law is Celebrating Juneteenth This Year. What About Next Year?
An industry shift may be underway, but some question whether it will extend beyond the calendar year—or the calendar itself.
Will COVID-19 Give Plaintiffs an Advantage With Juries? Law Firms Are Trying to Find Out Before Trials Resume
Because of the pandemic people might look at risk differently, said attorney Mike D'Amico.
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Law.com Editors to Share a Sector-by-Sector Analysis of the Legal Industry Post-COVID
Editors from The American Lawyer, Law.com, Corporate Counsel, The National Law Journal, Legaltech News and beyond will be on hand to answer questions about next steps for the industry.
Law Grads Hiring Report: Job Stats for the Class of 2019
Law.com breaks down the latest American Bar Association data on law school entry-level employment to determine which schools fared the best—and worst—in 10 different job categories.
Gorsuch, Alito and Kavanaugh Tangle Over Textualism in Major Win for LGBT Workers
Monday's landmark win for LGBT workers revealed intense disagreements within the court's conservative wing. Justice Samuel Alito called the majority decision, written by Justice Neil Gorsuch, breathtaking in its arrogance. Added Kavanaugh: The best way for judges to demonstrate that we are deciding....
'Not a Public Relations Stunt': Connecticut Civil Rights Lawyers Step Into Fray to Help Arrested Protesters
Three Connecticut attorneys discuss their pro bono representation of individuals arrested during peaceful protests in the state.
'No Contest': Gorsuch Leads SCOTUS Ruling That Protects LGBT Employees Against Firing
When the express terms of a statute give us one answer and extratextual considerations suggest another, it’s no contest, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote for the majority. Only the written word is the law, and all persons are entitled to its benefit.
May 25, 2020
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