Attorneys Joseph Fortner and Jennifer Pedevillano were interviewed for the Hartford Business Journal article, “Virtual Law & Order,” discussing the use of remote technologies in court cases during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the future outlook for technology in the legal field. It was published in the October 5th edition of the Journal. Joseph commented on the […]
Municipal law attorney Richard Roberts discussed absentee ballots and mail-in voting with reporter Mike Savino on WFSB Channel 3 Eyewitness News’ Face the State program ahead of the November 2020 general election. The transcript is below, and the interview may be watched in full at WFSB Channel 3’s website. Mike Savino: Connecticut and other states […]
Partner Joseph Fortner is a panelist for the ALFA International Business Litigation Practice Group’s complimentary webinar, Supreme Court 2020-2021 Preview, on Wednesday, September 23rd at 1 p.m. EST. Clients are welcome to attend, and CLE credit is available for this webinar. The panelists will discuss the most significant cases to be decided by the Supreme […]
In this second segment of a 4-part interview, municipal lawyers Michael Collins and Richard Roberts discuss the legal issues they have observed in Connecticut’s past elections, including the mailing of absentee ballots in the August 2020 Primary Election. The full text of their responses is below. What legal issues specifically involving mail-in voting or absentee […]
Partners Jennifer Pedevillano and Joseph Fortner will present the “Nuts and Bolts of Remote Trials” session at the Connecticut Bar Association’s Connecticut Legal Conference on Wednesday, September 16th from 10 to 11 a.m. Topics to be covered include how to conduct remote trials and hearings, available features and use of exhibits, proposed witness protocols, strategies and […]
In this first segment of a 4-part interview, municipal lawyers Michael Collins and Richard Roberts discuss their experience with the election process in Connecticut and what types of disputes have come up in Connecticut’s past elections. The full text of their responses is below. What is your experience with the election process in Connecticut? Mike: […]
By Michael S. Wrona With a constant stream of executive orders, standing orders, and federal rules regarding eviction actions, it can be difficult to determine what actions can be taken by landlords and what actions are still prohibited. The answer depends largely on when the question is asked. Currently, there are several orders from several sources […]
Attorney Logan Carducci was recently honored by the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) with a Leadership Award for her work as a law school outreach director. She led the coordination of the UCONN School of Law – CBA Young Lawyers Section Meet & Greet in which more than 50 law students attended and learned more about […]
Attorney Michael Zizka was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2021 list in the area of Land Use and Zoning Law and Litigation – Land Use and Zoning. He was named the Litigation – Land Use and Zoning “Lawyer of the Year” in Hartford. In this brief interview, he […]
By Executive Order 7OOO issued at the end of last week, the previous executive order regarding outdoor dining and retail activities was extended through November 12, 2020. As you may recall, the previous Executive Order, EO 7MM, cleared the way for simplified and expedited municipal approvals of outdoor dining and retail for existing businesses. The full […]