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'Red Herring': 11th Circuit Ravages Trump's Claims He Declassified Secret Docs
“Plaintiff has not even attempted to show that he has a need to know the information contained in the classified documents. Nor has he established that the current administration has waived that requirement for these documents,” the Eleventh Circuit panel wrote.
'Billion' With a 'B': Jurors Put Philip Morris on the Hook With Hefty Punitive Damages
The tobacco giant vowed to challenge the Massachusetts Superior Court jury verdict, with its spokesman saying the sum was clearly excessive and unconstitutional.
New York AG Files Lawsuit Against Trump, Three of His Children, Alleging Financial Fraud
James said there aren't two sets of laws and former presidents must be held to the same standards as everyday Americans. But Trump's lawyers said he and his family have become political targets.
Lee Hoffman Named Chair at Pullman & Comley
Hoffman has been a member of the firm's executive committee since 2013.
Summer Reflections Amid the Season of Change
The most frequent question I get these days is “what have you been up to?” I don’t know whether that’s related to my somewhat peripatetic career…
Remembering the Good in Jim Pickerstein
While we do not ignore Jim’s failings, we should not define him by his weaknesses.
Wrong Side of the Law: Ex-Attorney Sentenced to 45 Months in Federal Prison
In order to conceal the fraud and to create the appearance that it was a legitimate investment, Pagani wired false interest payments to the victim, a news release from the Department of Justice stated.
Appellate Court: Bar Admissions Committee Had Duty to Question Attorney About 'Pre-Suspension Misconduct'
Despite most of his criminal convictions being reversed, a Connecticut Court of Appeals said a committee overseeing admissions to the New Haven County…
Alex Jones' Lawyer Norm Pattis Interrupts Judge, Tells Her 'We Might Win'
“Listen to the question and answer the question that's asked, not the question you want to answer, Judge Barbara Bellis instructed witness Brittany Paz, corporate representative of Alex Jones' company Free Speech Systems.
Why Law Firms Are Getting 'Ghosted' by Their Clients—And How to Prevent It
This week's episode features a conversation with Nathan Cemenska, director of legal operations and industry insights at Wolters Kluwer ELM Solutions, who explains why ghosting happens and how law firms can keep it from happening to them.
Judge Raymond Dearie Picked as Special Master to Review Trump Documents Seized at Mar-a-Lago
Dearie, who has previously announced his intent to retire at the end of the year, was initially proposed by Trump’s legal team.
Lawsuit Alleges Gender-Based Harassment By Yale Faculty Member
The plaintiff contends she was subjected to disparate treatment and gender-based harassment at the hands of her ex-partner, a faculty member in the Department of Economics.
'Judges Feel a Lot of Pressure': Jurists Debate Path for Unsettled MDL Cases
“The statistics suggest there may be something really wrong with the MDL process,” said U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria, who is weighing what to do with 750 remaining Roundup lawsuits after Bayer settled most of the cases.
Citing 'Incredible Explanations' for 'Delay and Evasion,' Appeals Court Disbars NY-Conn. Lawyer
The disbarment comes after a grievance committee spent more than 36 months asking for certain documents and after the lawyer said being a victim of a “Haitian related crime gang” was partially to blame for his failure to cooperate, according to the disbarment opinion.
Rhode Island's Head Public Defender Confirmed to First Circuit
As a female public defender and graduate Boston College Law School, Montecalvo’s confirmation continues President Biden’s promise to diversify the federal bench.
$37,000 to Testify: Lawyer Takes Stand on Day 2 of Alex Jones Trial
“The only way that you were able to become informed about Infowars was based on information Alex Jones provided to you?” plaintiffs counsel Christopher Mattei asked.
'Some of These People Are Deranged': In Alex Jones Trial, FBI Agent Testifies About Threats
FBI Agent William Aldenberg said that for months one man called his extension at his office to leave “violent and threatening messages,” accusing him of being an actor.
'The Haters Want Him Silenced': Norm Pattis Gives 'Improper' Opening in Alex Jones Trial
Pattis said this trial is only about damages, and following the law and instructions of the court.
BREAKING: A Judge Just Sanctioned 'Stunningly Cavalier' Alex Jones
This stunningly cavalier attitude with respect to your discovery obligations is what led to the default in the first place, Judge Barbara Bellis said.
'Gun Owners Are Sick and Tired': SCOTUS Ruling Provides Ammo for Suits Across Country
As to why—it’s simple, said Chris Stone, spokesman for the National Foundation for Gun Rights. States have been ignoring the Second Amendment and the Heller and McDonald decisions for far too long.
Trump's Lawyers Claim 'Disagreement' Over Whether Documents Seized at Mar-a-Lago Are Classified
Trump's lawyers opposed a request by the Justice Department to pause portions of a judge's order that restricted its investigation into classified documents seized from the former president's Florida estate.
Desk Work 'Essential Duty'? Judge Instructs Hartford Life to Reconsider Employee's Long-Term Disability Claim
Santorelli's immunity issues did not just stop her from business travelling; they made it unsafe for her to work in an office. So if going into the office was an 'essential duty' of her occupation, then she was disabled. Was it? Hartford Life did not address this issue when it denied her benefits, J...
The Rise of Threats and Attacks on the Judiciary
In this week's episode, Federal Bar Council leaders discuss the dangers judges face, how those dangers threaten the fair administration of justice and, most importantly, what can be done about the problem.
Employment Discrimination Claim Filed Against Electric Boat
Cicchiello & Cicchiello filed the lawsuit on behalf of Jacquilynn Wilkinson.
Read the Doc: Judge Trashes Trump's RICO Lawsuit Against Hillary Clinton, Perkins Coie
“Because plaintiff was unable to cure his complaint even with all its shortcomings clearly laid out for him … I find that amendment would be futile and that this case should be dismissed with prejudice…,” a federal judge wrote Thursday night.
A Legal Battle Is Brewing in Connecticut Over Assault-Weapon Ban
Millions of law-abiding citizens own and use for lawful purposes semi-automatic firearms such as the banned firearms currently possessed by plaintiffs, the lawsuit says.
'Ignoring the Needs of Others' Leads to Suspension of Connecticut Attorney
To the extremely limited extent he was willing to recognize these failures during his testimony before this court, he attributed them to issues in his personal life, specifically the stresses and responsibility brought on by the deteriorating health of his aging parents, the decision stated.
5 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined
Some of the attorneys had faced prior ethics cases.
Musk May Amend Counterclaims, but October Trial Date Stands
Under movant-friendly Chancery rules, the court said Twitter didn't prove amending the counterclaims would be futile or lead to an unreasonable expansion of an already contentious discovery process.
$438 Million Settlement: Juul Labs Reaches Multistate Agreement Over E-Cigarettes
“This settlement with 34 states and territories is a significant part of our ongoing commitment to resolve issues from the past, Juul Labs said in a statement. The terms of the agreement are aligned with our current business practices which we started to implement after our company-wide reset in t...
State Judiciary Vets Join Southern Connecticut Firms
Geraghty & Bonnano in New London and Berchem Moses in Milford bring additional decades of experience to their respective teams in the form of former Tolland public defender David I. Channing and retired Superior Court Judge Anthony V. Avallone.
How Trump's Legal Team Got to Mar-a-Lago
Former Big Law partners, federal prosecutors, insurance defense attorneys and civil litigators dropped everything to represent the former president.
Court Divided: Did Prosecutors Show 7-Day Delay in Arrest Warrant Execution Was Reasonable Under 'Swebilius'?
Swebilius had put the state on notice that they were required to establish, by the preponderance of evidence, that they exercised reasonable diligence in executing a warrant within the statute of limitations or explain why their failure to do so was reasonable under the circumstances. They failed to...
Age Discrimination Suit Filed Against Norwich School Board
Lawyers at Shipman & Goodwin on Wednesday removed a lawsuit against Norwich Board of Education to Connecticut District Court.
Court Divided: Did Prosecutors Show 7-Day Delay in Search Warrant Execution Was Reasonable Under 'Swebilius'?
Swebilius had put the state on notice that they were required to establish, by the preponderance of evidence, that they exercised reasonable diligence in executing a warrant within the statute of limitations or explain why their failure to do so was reasonable under the circumstances. They failed to...
A Connecticut Legal Dispute Has Morphed Into a National Fight Over Medicaid
Attorneys say they realized this issue is affecting citizens across the United States. An amended complaint included two new plaintiffs from Delaware and Nebraska.
Preventing Painful Losses From Criminal Scams: Complacency Precedes Disaster
Increasingly sophisticated criminals, who understand exactly how work flow and process occurs in law offices, can inflict exponential harm.
$60 Million Settlement: Connecticut Reaches Agreement With Frontier Communications
We've received just a steady stream of complaints about Frontier, Department of Consumer Protections Commissioner Michelle Seagull said.
'We Are Watching Your Every Move': Attorney-Client Privilege in Focus After 'Intimidating' Email
Look around! LAST WARNING, read an email filed in court documents.
Federal Judge Dismisses UMass Law Professor's Challenge to State Union Laws
Following pandemic-induced salary cuts, Richard Peltz-Steele, a chancellor professor at the University of Massachusetts School of Law at Dartmouth, claimed he was compelled against his will to accept the UMass Faculty Federation, Local 1895 as his exclusive bargaining representative for terms and co...
Unexpected Consequences? Conspiracy Theory Lawsuit Could Head to Federal Court
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, a lawyer-turned-politician, is one of 22 defendants named in the complaint.
The Marble Palace Blog: The Alito Leak and the SCOTUS Ethic of Confidentiality
The stunning leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion shakes the foundation of the court’s ethic of confidentiality and discretion.
Amid Imminent End of Roe, State Legislators Protect Connecticut as a Sanctuary
Just as the United States Supreme Court is poised to issue a ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization (draft opinion just leaked),…
Biden Says His Lawyers Are 'Ready' for Ruling Overturning 'Roe.' Legal Experts Say There's Little He Can Do
President Joe Biden said he directed to his White House Counsel's Office to prepare for a variety of possible outcomes in the cases pending before the Supreme Court.”
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