A federal judge granted summary judgment against a Connecticut police officer on First Amendment claims, overcoming the barrier of qualified immunity. In 2018, Michael Friend, the plaintiff, observed police officers issuing tickets to drivers allegedly using their cellphones. According to court records, one of the officers, defendant Richard Gasparino, was…

PAG Law, a Latin America-focused law firm that works closely with startups, has hired another Brown Rudnick Latin America practice chair. Clara Krivoy, who also co-chaired Brown Rudnick’s digital commerce practice, will join PAG Law in New York as a partner. She joins a host of other prominent Latin America-focused…

This decision involved a nonpayment proceeding “involving an unregulated lease agreement to pay rent in the amount of $1,800 per month commencing April 1, 2020 and expiring March 31, 2021.” The petition alleged that the subject apartment (apartment) is subject to the Rent Stabilization Law (RSL). The tenant asserted a…

Emily Gianquinto is the president-elect for the 2024-25 year at the Connecticut Bar Association. She said she wants to encourage more young lawyers to become involved at the organization. Gianquinto has taken on many leadership roles at the CBA, heading and participating in various committees and was elected to the…

‘You Can’t Get a Fair Trial in Clayton County’: Jury Outcomes Challenge Lawyers’ Perceptions of Typecast Venues | Daily Report Page Printed From: https://www.law.com/dailyreportonline/2024/08/06/you-cant-get-a-fair-trial-in-clayton-county-jury-outcomes-challenge-lawyers-perceptions-of-typecast-venues/ (Credit: Andrii Yalanskyi/Adobe Stock) NEWS “A lot of people think you can’t get a fair trial in Clayton County, which is not true, and most people think…

The firms among the 20 runners up to this year’s A-List are posting strong results across a number of critical areas that demonstrate a combination of financial and cultural success. The full A-List package can be found here. It recognizes firms based on a combination of factors, both financial and cultural: revenue…