Connecticut

  • June 16, 2026

    Wash. Judge Won't Revisit Order On Ed. Dept. School Grants

    A federal judge in Seattle will not reconsider her decision declining to enforce an earlier order barring the U.S. Department of Education from ceasing school mental health grants, saying Washington and other plaintiff states have not shown that the court erred.

  • June 16, 2026

    Cigna Loses Privilege Bid Due To 'Inaccurate, Redundant' Log

    Cigna "improperly asserted privilege" over hundreds of documents that three laboratories sought as part of the discovery process in federal payment litigation in Connecticut, according to a special master appointed by the judge in the consolidated cases.

  • June 16, 2026

    2nd Circ. Won't Let Man Reverse Tax Plea Over Bad Advice

    The Second Circuit issued a summary order Tuesday affirming the conviction of a Connecticut man who pled guilty to tax crimes, disagreeing that allegedly misleading advice from trial attorneys about the immigration implications of his plea warranted his withdrawing it.

  • June 16, 2026

    Feds Move To Drop Ex-Energy Execs' Corruption Charges

    The former chief executive officer of a Connecticut utility co-op and its onetime board chair have successfully completed 18-month pretrial diversion programs and should no longer face federal charges that they conspired to use public funds for improper purposes, prosecutors said in seeking dismissal of their indictments.

  • June 16, 2026

    Ex-Wine Exec Says Privilege Covers Atty Emails With Spouse

    The former president of a company connected to the Josh Cellars wine brand says his attorney's messages to his wife are privileged because she participated in the communications as his "agent," a characterization the company appeared poised to dispute as the parties approach a $4 million trademark royalties trial.

  • June 15, 2026

    Funds' High Court Win Could Curb Investor Activism

    The U.S. Supreme Court's decision last week to curtail private litigation against investment funds may have little impact on active litigation, but attorneys say it cuts off an avenue investors have recently used to assert control over boards and could have ripple effects on how courts interpret federal securities laws.

  • June 15, 2026

    No Longer Sidelined, Private Equity Firms Bet Big On Sports

    With a limited number of major professional sports teams for sale and astronomical valuations leaving a high barrier to entry, experts say college sports and emerging leagues are providing opportunities for private investment, and the rapidly shifting rules are creating compliance challenges for attorneys.

  • June 15, 2026

    Firm Faces DQ Bid Over Atty's Housing Authority Deposition

    Rose Kallor LLP should be barred from representing a Connecticut housing authority and a related nonprofit because one of its lawyers testified as a corporate representative during a deposition, and another lawyer asked questions that sounded like testimony, the entities' former executive director told a state judge Monday.

  • June 15, 2026

    Stinson Accused Of Failing To Pay Fees On Indian Patent

    A Connecticut road construction materials business has alleged Stinson LLP failed to pay an annuity fee required to keep an Indian patent alive, resulting in its permanent termination.

  • June 15, 2026

    DOJ Prepares To Seek Approval For Live Nation Deal

    The U.S. Department of Justice is preparing to seek approval for its controversial midtrial settlement with Live Nation, according to recent court filings, as state enforcers continue pressing for a breakup of the company after a jury found it violated antitrust law.

  • June 15, 2026

    Wells Fargo, Ocwen Lose 2nd Circ. Rehearing In ERISA Suit

    The Second Circuit rejected a request for rehearing by Wells Fargo and Ocwen, which asked the court to reconsider its decision to revive a federal benefits lawsuit accusing them of mishandling home loans tied to union employee pension fund investments.

  • June 15, 2026

    Conn. High Court Pick Would Be 1st Black Woman Justice

    Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday announced that he has selected Chief Judge Melanie L. Cradle of the Connecticut Appellate Court to serve on the state supreme court, and Superior Court Judge W. Glen Pierson to fill Judge Cradle's seat on the intermediate appellate court's bench.

  • June 15, 2026

    Catching Up With Delaware's Chancery Court

    The Delaware Chancery Court this past week handled disputes involving shareholder voting rights, take-private transactions, merger disclosures, board control battles and investor litigation, while the Delaware Supreme Court heard arguments over the wind-down of an oil-and-gas investment fund.

  • June 12, 2026

    State Privacy & AI Watch: 4 Legislative Developments To Know

    States are continuing to keep the heat on how companies are using a wide range of consumer data and artificial intelligence models, with Connecticut enacting new laws in both arenas and one Midwest locale eyeing what could become the nation's most stringent AI auditing rules.

  • June 12, 2026

    3M, DuPont Seek To Ax Out-Of-State PFAS Claims In Montana

    3M, DuPont de Nemours Inc. and other manufacturers asked a Montana federal judge to toss amended firefighter turnout gear PFAS claims brought by cities and municipalities in Connecticut, California and several other states, saying newly added out-of-state plaintiffs have no connection to Montana.

  • June 12, 2026

    Feds Drop Appeal To Preserve Trump Wind Permit Freeze

    The federal government has dropped its appeal of a Massachusetts federal judge's order last year blocking the Trump administration from freezing wind energy project permits, according to a filing with the First Circuit.

  • June 12, 2026

    2nd Circ. Backs Bankman-Fried's 25-Year Fraud Conviction

    The Second Circuit on Friday upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction and an $11 billion forfeiture order in an opinion that found the ex-CEO's claims that he could have made FTX customers whole didn't matter in the face of the government's "robust" evidence of his role in the fraud that felled the cryptocurrency exchange.

  • June 12, 2026

    Radio Station Group Presses For Relaxed Ownership Caps

    Radio station chain Connoisseur Media has called for the Federal Communications Commission to ease the industry's local ownership limits, pointing to rapidly rising competition from digital services.

  • June 12, 2026

    Real Estate Recap: Deal Innovation, Infra REITs, Compass

    Catch up on this past week's key developments by state from Law360 Real Estate Authority — including attorney insights into deal-side innovation, real estate investment trusts for digital infrastructure and New York's scrutiny of the $1.6 billion Compass-Anywhere merger.

  • June 12, 2026

    Supplier Says Sikorsky Owes $14M For Helicopter Job

    Lockheed Martin unit Sikorsky Aircraft Corp. paid a subcontractor only $8 million for $22 million worth of work on a multibillion-dollar military helicopter program after causing the project to "balloon in time and cost," according to a federal contract suit.

  • June 12, 2026

    2nd Circ. Doubts Tax Plea Advice Misled Man On Deportation

    A skeptical Second Circuit judge on Friday told a Connecticut attorney to stop saying his client was "affirmatively misled" while pleading guilty to tax evasion charges, hinting a written plea agreement and verbal warnings from a federal judge were probably sufficient to advise the client he could be deported.

  • June 12, 2026

    Aetna Can't Nix Unfair Practices Claims In Medical Billing Row

    A Washington acupuncture clinic and doctor accused of submitting fraudulent bills for medical services may proceed with their counterclaims against Aetna for unfair trade practices under the state's Consumer Protection Act, a federal court ruled.

  • June 12, 2026

    Atty Faces Sanctions Over Fake Quotes In Taco TM Fight

    A Connecticut attorney could be sanctioned for including fake case quotes and misrepresentations of the law in court filings that seek dismissal of a trademark case against a taco restaurant, a federal judge said Friday in questioning whether the documents were sullied by artificial intelligence.

  • June 11, 2026

    Ed. Dept. Tries New Tack To Scrap K-12 Mental Health Grants

    The U.S. Department of Education pressed ahead with its plan to end up to a billion dollars in school mental health grants, arguing Wednesday that a Seattle federal judge's December 2025 injunction barring the discontinuation of the grants shouldn't block the government from canceling the contracts outright.

  • June 11, 2026

    WWE, Accuser Eyeing Confidential Deal In Sex Abuse Suit

    The former World Wrestling Entertainment legal staffer accusing the company and founder Vince McMahon of sexual abuse and trafficking may consent to the defendants' long-sought effort to drag the dispute into arbitration, the parties jointly told a Connecticut federal judge on Thursday.

Expert Analysis

  • State FARA Laws Pose Unique Constitutional Challenges

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    Several states have recently enacted foreign agent registration and disclosure regimes that were modeled after the Foreign Agents Registration Act, but these state laws raise several constitutional questions, including concerns about preemption, speech and petition, and vagueness, says Alexandra Langton at Covington.

  • Getting The Most Out Of Learning And Development Programs

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    Junior associates can better develop the legal, business and interpersonal skills they need for long-term success by approaching their firms’ learning and development programs armed with five tips for getting the most out of these resources, says Lauren Hakala at Reed Smith.

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    AI Presents A Make-Or-Break Moment For Outside Counsel

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    The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence by corporate legal departments is forcing a long-overdue reset of the relationship between inside and outside counsel, and introducing a significant opportunity to shed frustrating inefficiencies and strengthen collaboration for firms willing to embrace the shift, says Intel Chief Legal Officer April Miller Boise.

  • State Carbon Cost Disparities Are Pivotal In Data Center Siting

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    When choosing U.S. data center locations, developers must carefully consider the patchwork of state and regional carbon emission pricing regimes that are layered on top of the federal permitting framework, creating compliance cost differentials that could add up to billions of dollars, say attorneys at Davis Graham.

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    Watching Hallmark Movies Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    I realize you may be judging me for watching, and actually enjoying, Hallmark Channel movies, but the escapism and storylines actually demonstrate qualities and actions that lead to an efficient, productive and positive legal practice, says Karen Ross at Tucker Ellis.

  • Keys To Federal Carbon Compliance In Data Center Siting

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    Recent statements from the White House and state governors about making data centers pay for their own power infrastructure have underlined the importance of choosing locations, generation technologies and deal structures to optimize carbon, permitting and compliance costs, say attorneys at Davis Graham.

  • 5 Tips For Navigating Your Firm's All-Attorney Summit

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    Law firm retreats should be approached strategically, as they present valuable opportunities to advance both the firm's objectives and attorneys' professional development through meaningful participation, building and strengthening internal relationships, and proactive follow-up, says James Argionis at Cozen O’Connor.

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    Coaching Soccer Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Coaching youth soccer for my 7-year-old son's team has sharpened how I communicate with clients, prepare witnesses, work within teams and think about leadership, making me a more thoughtful and effective lawyer in many ways, says Joshua Holt at Smith Currie.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: The Human Element

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    Law school teaches you to quickly apply intellect and logic when handling a legal issue, but every fact pattern also involves a person, making the ability to balance expertise with empathy critical to the growth of relationships with clients, colleagues and adversaries, says Rachel Adcox at Adcox Strategies.

  • The Benefits Of Choosing A Niche Practice In The AI Age

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    As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly accessible, lawyers with a niche practice may stand out as clients seek specialized judgment that automation cannot replicate, but it is important to choose a niche that is durable, engaging and a good personal fit, says Daniel Borneman at Lowenstein Sandler.

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    Podcasting Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Podcasting has changed how I ask questions and connect with people, sharpening my ability to listen without interrupting or prejudging, and bringing me closer to what law is meant to be: a human profession grounded in understanding, judgment and trust, says Donna DiMaggio Berger at Becker.

  • Structuring Water Agreements For Data Center Development

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    For developers of artificial intelligence data centers, water use is now a threshold feasibility and financing variable amid a regulatory landscape with a state-driven push for transparency and federal push to streamline pathways for AI-related infrastructure, say attorneys at Pillsbury.

  • 2nd Circ. Kazakh Ruling Clarifies RICO Rule, FSIA Exception

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    The Second Circuit's recent Yerkyn v. Yakovlevich ruling, dismissing a Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act claim, demonstrates that RICO's domestic injury requirement is a merits question, and reaffirms the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act's commercial activity exception, says Brant Kuehn at Greenspoon Marder.

  • Series

    Volunteering With Scouts Makes Me A Better Lawyer

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    Serving as an assistant scoutmaster for my son’s troop reaffirmed several skills and principles crucial to lawyering — from the importance of disconnecting to the value of morality, says Michael Warren at McManis Faulkner.

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    Law School's Missed Lessons: In Court, It's About Storytelling

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    Law school provides doctrine, cases and hypotheticals, but when lawyers step into the courtroom, they must learn the importance of clarity, credibility, memorability and preparation — in other words, how to tell simple, effective stories, say Nicholas Steverson and Danielle Trujillo at Wheeler Trigg, and Lisa DeCaro at Courtroom Performance.

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