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CBA Nominating Committee Looking to Fill Officer Positions
Friday, November 8, 2019
We are currently looking to fill the positions of vice president, secretary, treasurer, and assistant secretary-treasurer for the 2020-2021 bar year.
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YLS Horn of Plenty Food Drive
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
The Young Lawyers Section is helping to make the difference between hungry and healthy in advance of the holiday season through its annual Horn of Plenty Food Drive from November 11 through November 22.
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Congratulations to Connecticut’s Newest Attorneys
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
On November 1, over 100 new attorneys appeared before the justices of the Connecticut Supreme Court to be sworn in to the Connecticut Bar.
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CBA Host Pro Bono Clinics
Friday, October 25, 2019
More than 50 members served over 60 clients at the CBA's pro bono clinics held October 22 and 24 in New Britain and Bridgeport, during the ABA's National Celebration of Pro Bono.
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CBA Presents Fourth Annual Diversity & Inclusion Summit
Friday, October 25, 2019
Members of the Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) Diversity & Inclusion Summit Committee gathered with other leaders in the legal profession for the fourth annual Connecticut Diversity & Inclusion Summit.
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Federal Practice Sections Celebrates Hon. Martinez's Retirement
Friday, October 18, 2019
The Federal Practice Section hosted a retirement celebration for the Honorable Donna F. Martinez.
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CBA Leadership Honored by UConn School of Law
Monday, September 30, 2019
On September 12, UConn School of Law honored numerous CBA leaders during its Gallery of Pioneers Celebration at the Thomas J. Meskill Law Library. At the event reception, photographs were unveiled for the law school’s alumni honoring CBA leadership.
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New Legislative Acts Effective October 2019
Monday, September 30, 2019
Based on the past legislative session, new acts have become effective as of October 1, 2019. A selection of new acts that are of special interest to CBA members are below.
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FREE Legal Advice Clinics in New Britain and Bridgeport
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Members of the public can receive free legal advice at clinics in New Britain and Bridgeport.
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CBA Seeks Volunteers for New Britain and Bridgeport Pro Bono Clinics
Friday, September 20, 2019
The Connecticut Bar Association (CBA) is seeking attorneys to volunteer their time and legal knowledge at two pro bono clinics.
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CBA to Host 19th Amendment Centennial Scavenger Hunt
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
The CBA will host the 19th Amendment Centennial Scavenger Hunt to honor the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment. The scavenger hunt will identify and highlight 11 historical sites across Connecticut that are significant to the suffrage movement and the passage of the 19th Amendment.
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Nine CBA Young Lawyers Receive Service Awards
Friday, August 9, 2019
Nine YLS Executive Committee members received awards at the section’s Leadership Retreat on June 28-29 for their service during the 2018-2019 bar year.
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CBA Named #1 CLE Provider Again
Monday, August 5, 2019
The Connecticut Bar Association has once again won #1 CLE Provider and #1 CLE Provider - Online as voted by Connecticut Law Tribune readers during the 15th annual "Best of" supplement.
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2019 L.A.W. Camp for High School Students
Monday, August 5, 2019
The CBA’s 2019 L.A.W. Camp consisted of two, week-long camps in New Haven, Hartford, and New Britain from July 8-19. This camp exposes high school students to the legal profession and gives them instruction on critical and analytical thinking to help them succeed in their educational and professional careers.
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Connecticut Judicial Branch's Assignment of Judges
Monday, August 5, 2019
The Connecticut Judicial Branch has announced the assignment of judges, which are effective September 2, 2019 - September 6, 2020.
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Certification as a Residential Real Estate Specialist Now Available
Monday, July 22, 2019
The Real Property Section has launched the Residential Real Estate Specialist Certification program to help the public identify attorneys who have demonstrated expertise in the area of residential real estate law based on their competence, experience, and skills. The first Residential Real Estate Specialist Certification exam will be held on February 28, 2020. Notice of intent to apply is due by October 10, 2019.
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New Legislative Acts Effective July 2019
Monday, July 8, 2019
Based on the past legislative session, new acts have become effective on July 1, 2019. Read about the new acts that are of special interest to CBA members.
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Tax on Legal Services Removed from State Budget
Thursday, June 27, 2019
Governor Ned Lamont signed the most recent biennial state budget into law which does not include a sales tax on legal services as originally recommended. The CBA strongly opposed the proposal as it would unnecessarily tax people in times of their greatest need.
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Diane D. Duhamel Receives 2019 Pomeranz-O'Brien Award
Monday, June 24, 2019
Attorney Diane D. Duhamel received the Pomeranz-O’Brien Award from the Connecticut Bar Association’s (CBA) Workers’ Compensation Section for her contribution and exemplary service to the workers’ compensation system and community. Attorney Duhamel was presented with the award at the 2019 Connecticut Legal Conference, during the section’s seminar, “Current Issues in the Workers’ Compensation System.”
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CBA Environmental Law Section Honors Environmental Leaders
Thursday, June 20, 2019
The Environmental Law Section honored Catherine Rawson, Atty. Gregory A. Sharp, and Penelope Chester Sharp (posthumously) with Clyde O. Fisher, Jr. Awards on Tuesday, June 18.