Legal Articles, Lawsuit & Dispute

The Costs and Benefits of Arbitration

Blog post on the pros and cons of Arbitration compared to a traditional lawsuit.

CT Supreme Court Overrules Arbitration Ruling for 'Egregious' Sex Harassment

Blog post on an arbitration decision being overturned.

EEOC Sues Franchiser for Unlawful Arbitration Agreement

Blog post on employment contracts that were deemed unlawful because of unfair mandatory arbitration clauses.

Employee Appeals Agency Decision in Discrimination Plan

Blog post on the appeal of a decision against the plaintiff in a case where the plaintiff sued their employer for discrimination and sexual harassment.

Agency Disputes Arbitration Decision in Favor of Disabled Employee

Blog post on a case of a worker who was discriminated against because of a physical disability.

Employment Class Action Waivers Forecast Big Legal Issues Ahead

Blog post on the topic of mandatory arbitration clauses in employment contracts.

Drunk Driver Cries Prosecutorial Misconduct in Wake of 2 Year Prison Sentence

Blog post on the topic of a possible case of a prosecutor committing misconduct in a drunk driver's case.

Man Appeals Assault Conviction on Basis of 'Impossible' DNA Evidence

Blog post on case in Connecticut where a man has appealed his conviction because of a lack of DNA evidence.

Appeal v. Writ Petition: Understanding Your Post-Conviction Options

Blog post on the difference between an appeal and a writ as well as options for someone who has been convicted of a crime.

Connecticut Supreme Court Limits In-Court Witness Identification of Suspects

Blog post on Connecticut Supreme Court limiting ability of witnesses to identify suspects in court.

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