Calendar Call

Pretrial Services and Diversionary Programs Nov 14, 2024

Episode 95 – Pretrial Services and Diversionary Programs This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Robert Cristiano, Regional Manager in the Court Support Services Division about pretrial services and diversionary programs. Paul and Robert discuss what the pretrial services process entails, the many different diversionary programs offered, and resources that are available. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/pub.htm">Special Sessions and Diversionary Programs</a>

Attorney Succession Planning Oct 10, 2024

Episode 94 – Attorney Succession Planning This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Elizabeth Rowe, First Assistant Bar Counsel, about attorney succession planning. Matt and Attorney Rowe discuss the first steps to winding down a practice, the types of retirements for attorneys, and options to consider when retiring. Additional topics include duties to former clients, plans for unexpected events, common mistakes, resources available, and more. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/SGC/retirement.htm">Retirement FAQ’s</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">Rules of Professional Conduct</a>

Attorney Regulation and Discipline Sep 12, 2024

Episode 93 – Attorney Regulation and Discipline This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Christopher Slack, Statewide Bar Counsel and Attorney Brian Stains, Chief Disciplinary Counsel, in the Legal Services Unit of the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Paul and Attorney’s Chris Slack and Brian Staines discuss an overview of the Legal Services Unit as well as the process when an attorney has been grieved. Additional topics include advice to attorneys to avoid getting grieved, most common complaints and violations, and more. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">CT Practice Book</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_15_safekeeping_property/">Rule 1.15</a>

Municipal Liability Aug 09, 2024

Episode 92 – Municipal Liability This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney John Diakun, City Attorney for New Britain in the Corporation Counsel’s Office about municipal liability. Matt and Attorney Diakun discuss topics including what entails municipal liability, common issues, and exceptions. Matt and John talk about the many nuances of liability including defects, qualified immunity, and much more. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_925.htm#sec_52-557n">Sec. 52-557n</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_170.htm#sec_10-220">Sec. 10-220</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_238.htm#sec_13a-149">Sec. 13a-149</a> <a href="https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/42/1983">42 U.S. Code § 1983</a>

Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Pt. 2 Jun 13, 2024

Episode 91 – Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Pt. 2 This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Nate LaVallee in part 2 of the NIL podcast. Part 2 topics include practical advice for attorneys regarding NIL, issues regarding income and reporting requirements, as well as disclosure laws. Additional topics include NIL and Title IX, upcoming rule changes, and more. <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=7907345180516620836&q=house+vs+ncaa&hl=en&as_sdt=8006">House v. NCAA</a>

Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Pt. 1 May 09, 2024

Episode 90 – Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Pt. 1 This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Nate LaVallee, Deputy General Counsel for UConn, about the evolving area of law concerning Name, Image, and Likeness rules for student athletes.Matt and Nate discuss what NIL is, the legal history of NIL, and cases that jump started NIL in college sports. Part 1 topics also include what states are doing regarding NIL laws and policies, NIL requirements across the board, collectives, and more. <a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca9/14-16601/14-16601-2015-09-30.html">O’Bannon v. NCAA</a> <a href="https://supreme.justia.com/cases/federal/us/594/20-512/#:~:text=The%20court%20rejected%20the%20student,and%20benefits%20unrelated%20to%20education.">NCAA v. Alston</a>

Appellate Briefing Mar 15, 2024

Episode 89 – Appellate Briefing This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Luke Matyi, Assistant Clerk for Supreme and Appellate Courts about Appellate briefing. Matt and Luke discuss various topics including the Appellate process, changes to the rules, and content and formatting. Additional topics include reasons for return, deviation, and self-help resources. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">CT Practice Book</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/help/howdoi_app.htm">Self-help Resources</a>

The Great Writ Feb 08, 2024

Episode 8 – The Great Writ This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Arnold Amore, Assistant Public Defender for the CT Innocence Project, Post-Conviction Unit about Habeas Corpus, commonly referred to as The Great Writ. Paul and Attorney Amore discuss what a Habeas is, the difference between an appeal and Habeas petition, and ineffective assistance of counsel cases vs lapse plea cases. Paul and Attorney Amore also talk about common mistakes that lead to ineffective assistance of counsel claims, what happens over the course of a Habeas proceeding, the role of the Public Defender in the Post-Conviction Unit, and more. <a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S9-C2-1/ALDE_00001087/">Artl.S9.C2.1 Suspension Clause and Writ of Habeas Corpus</a> <a href="https://ballotpedia.org/Article_I,_Connecticut_Constitution#:~:text=Section%2012,-Text%20of%20Section&text=The%20privileges%20of%20the%20writ,case%2C%20but%20by%20the%20legislature.">Connecticut Constitution, Article 1, Sec. 12</a> <a href="https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/amdt6-6-5-1/ALDE_00013429/">Amdt6.6.5.1 Overview of the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel</a> <a href="https://www.loc.gov/exhibits/magna-carta-muse-and-mentor/writ-of-habeas-corpus.html">Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor</a> <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/faq/habeas.htm">Habeas Corpus FAQ</a>

Healthcare Advance Directives Jan 12, 2024

Episode 87 – Healthcare Advance Directives This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Probate Court Administrator, Judge Beverly Streit-Kefalas, about Healthcare Advance Directives. Matt and Judge Streit-Kefalas discuss the purpose of advance directives, execution requirements, and issues clients might face. Additional topics include incapacity, revocation, conservators, and more. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_368w.htm">CGS 19A-570 through 580(i)</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_14_client_with_diminished_capacity/">Rule 1.14</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_2_scope_of_representation_allocation_of_authority_between_client_lawyer/">Rule 1.2</a> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=12643283625542054584&q=In+Re+Quinlan,+70+N.J.+10,+355+A.2d+647+&hl=en&as_sdt=8006">In Re Quinlan, 70 N.J. 10, 355 A.2d 647 (1976)</a> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=8467471114673973761&q=497+us+261+1990&hl=en&as_sdt=8006">Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990)</a> <a href="https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=16496016989311810696&q=theresa+schiavo&hl=en&as_sdt=8006">Bush v. Schiavo, 885 So. 2d 321 (2004)</a>

Office of Victim Services Dec 14, 2023

Episode 86 – Office of Victim Services This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Mary Kozicki, Director of Victim Services for the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Paul and Mary discuss the many services within OVS including the Victim Compensation Unit, the Victim Services Unit, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program, the Fiscal Administrative Unit, and the Training and Education Unit. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim/index.html">OVS Homepage</a> <a href="https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/CT">CT SAVIN</a> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DOC/Org/Victim-Services-Unit">Victim Services Unit</a>

Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) Nov 08, 2023

Episode 85 – Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA) This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Scott Madeo at the Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney Jeremy Pearlman at the Division of Enforcement and Public Protection. Matt, Scott, and Jeremy discuss the complaint process, investigation, and enforcement. Additional topics include the hearing process, state vs. private actions, jurisdiction, and the statute of limitations. <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/DCP/Trade-Practices-Division/About-the-Connecticut-Unfair-Trade-Practices-Act-CUTPA">CUTPA</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_735a.htm">CGS Sec. 42-110</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/rpt/pdf/2021-R-0213.pdf">Per Se CUTPA Violations</a> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/dcp">Department of Consumer Protection</a>

Small Claims Oct 12, 2023

Episode 84 – Small Claims This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Yujia (Julia) Xia, Program Manager for the Superior Court Operations Division, about the process of small claims, the scope that is covered, and the differences between traditional civil matters and small claims actions. Included in this podcast is a brief history of small claims in CT, the Online Dispute Resolution Program, updates and changes, and more. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_831.htm">CGS Sec. 47a-21 Security Deposits</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">2023 CT Practice Book Ch. 24, pg. 289 Small Claims</a> <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/faq/smallclaims.html">Small Claims FAQ’s</a>

Temporary Restraining Orders and Civil Protection Orders Sep 14, 2023

Episode 83 – Temporary Restraining Orders and Civil Protection OrdersThis month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Johanna Greenfield, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Family Division, and Rebecca Schmitt, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Civil Division about temporary restraining orders and civil protection orders respectively. Matt, Johanna, and Becky discuss distinct situations for filing a TRO vs a CPO, the application process, and possible relief outcomes. Additional topics include coercive control, stalking, resources for applicants, and much more.<a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815a.htm#sec_46b-15">CT Gen. Statutes on Orders of Protection and Relief</a>

Office of the Heathcare Advocate Aug 10, 2023

Episode 82 – Office of the Healthcare advocate This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Sean King, General Counsel at the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, about the duties and services of the OHA, common issues, and health insurance denials. Matt and Attorney King discuss recent legislation, other comparable state agencies, and resources for consumers. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/ps99/Act/pa/1999PA-00284-R00HB-07032-PA.htm">P.A. 99-284</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2022/act/pa/pdf/2022PA-00047-R00HB-05001-PA.pdf">P.A. 22-47</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Bill&which_year=2023&bill_num=6669">H.B. 6669</a> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/OHA">OHA</a>

Cannabis Erasure Jul 13, 2023

Episode 81 – Cannabis Erasure This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Ralph Dagostine, Deputy Director of Criminal Matters for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, about Cannabis Erasure. Paul and Attorney Dagostine discuss the new law, automatic erasures versus erasures by petition, and various nuances. Additional topics between Paul and Ralph are what happens to the record, clean slate, and more. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_420b.htm#sec_21a-279c">CGS Sec. 21a-279c</a>

Connecticut Paid Leave Jun 16, 2023

Episode 80 – Connecticut Paid LeaveThis month on Calendar Call, new co-host Matthew Berardino engages in talks with Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Paid Leave Authority, Erin Choquette. Matt and Attorney Choquette engage in discussions about the similarities and differences between FMLA and CT Paid Leave. Matt and Erin discuss requirements, the application process, the appeal process and more.<a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/TOB/S/PDF/2023SB-01179-R00-SB.PDF">S.B. 1179</a><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Public+Act&which_year=2019&bill_num=25">P.A. 19-25</a> as amended by <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/cgabillstatus/cgabillstatus.asp?selBillType=Public+Act&which_year=2019&bill_num=117">P.A. 19-117</a> (sections 232 through 235)

Connecticut Parentage Act May 11, 2023

Episode 79 – Connecticut Parentage Act This month on Calendar Call, new co-host Paul Bourdoulous engages in talks with Professor Douglas NeJaime of Yale Law School on the Connecticut Parentage Act. Paul and Doug discuss parentage in Connecticut before and after the CPA, the Uniform Parentage Act, and the many different parent-child paradigms the CPA entails. Other topics include the history of what brought this act forward along with other states that have adopted similar laws. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00015-R00HB-06321-PA.pdf">Public Act No. 21-15</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/family_law/publications/family-advocate/2018/spring/4spring2018-pedersen/">Uniform Parentage Act</a>

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 3 Apr 13, 2023

Episode 78 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 3 This month on Calendar Call, Mike continues talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. The final part in this series includes discussions about ABA Formal Opinion 477R; Securing Communication of Protected Client Information and 483; Lawyers’ Obligations after an Electronic Data Breach or Cyberattack. Other topics include language used in fee agreements, email systems, virtual law firms, and more. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/professional_responsibility/aba_formal_opinion_477.pdf">ABA Formal Opinion 477R</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/content/dam/aba/administrative/professional_responsibility/aba_formal_op_483.pdf">ABA Formal Opinion 483</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_4_communications/">Rule 1.4</a>

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 2 Mar 09, 2023

Episode 77 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 2 This month on Calendar Call, Mike continues talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Part 2 of this series include discussions about safeguarding social security numbers, breach of computerized data containing personal information, competence, confidentiality, and House Bill 6607; An Act Incentivizing the Adoption of Cybersecurity Standards for Businesses. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_743dd.htm#sec_42-471">CGS Sec. 52-471</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_669.htm#sec_36a-701b">CGS Sec. 36a-701b</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00119-R00HB-06607-PA.pdf">House Bill 6607</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_1_competence/">Rule 1.1</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_6_confidentiality_of_information/">Rule 1.6</a>

Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 1 Feb 09, 2023

Episode 76 – Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, Data Protection Pt. 1 This month on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorneys Dena Castricone and Tara Trifon about Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Mike, Dena, and Tara identify and define the terms Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Data Protection. Additional topics in part 1 of this series include biometric data, comprehensive consumer data privacy legislation, and safeguarding personal information.

Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Updates Jan 12, 2023

Episode 75 – Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers Updates This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Williams, Executive Director of Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers, about LCL updates since 2019 and the services it provides. Mike and Attorney Williams discuss the LCL mission, where to go for LCL services, what to expect as a participant, the updated website, and much more following the impact from COVID. <a href="https://lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a>

GAL/AMC Training Nov 21, 2022

Episode 74 – GAL/AMC Training This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Susan Hamilton and Attorney Damon Goldstein about GAL/AMC training. Mike, Attorney Hamilton, and Attorney Goldstein discuss the role of a GAL/AMC, the evolution of training from pre pandemic to what it looks like today, fees and contracts, as well as why lawyers should get on the list. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">P.B. Sec. 25-62</a>

Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 4 Oct 20, 2022

Episode 73 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 4. This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. On the final part of this series, Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss scope, do’s and don’ts, joint representation, termination of representation, and much more. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_5_fees/">Rule 1.5</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_15_safekeeping_property/">Rule 1.15</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_16_declining_or_terminating_representation/">Rule 1.16</a>

Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 3 Sep 15, 2022

Episode 72 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 3. This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. On part 3 of this series, Mike and Attorney Atkins continue to discuss controlling expectations, minimizing dissatisfied customers, and minimizing claims. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_5_fees/">Rule 1.5</a> <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_6_confidentiality_of_information/">Rule 1.6</a>

Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 2 Aug 29, 2022

Episode 71 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 2. This week on Calendar Call, Mike continues to talk with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss the scope, structure, and reasonable fees of the client engagement agreement. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_5_fees/">Rule 1.5</a>

Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 1 Aug 15, 2022

Episode 70 – Red Flags and Screening New Clients Using the Client Engagement Agreement as a Risk Management Tool Pt 1. This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney David Atkins about red flags and screening new clients using the client engagement agreement as a risk management tool. Mike and Attorney Atkins discuss the initial client conference, screening for conflicts, reasons for disputes, and more. <a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_1_2_scope_of_representation_allocation_of_authority_between_client_lawyer/#:~:text=(d)%20A%20lawyer%20shall%20not,effort%20to%20determine%20the%20validity%2C">Rule 1.2</a>

Child Protection Matters Aug 01, 2022

Episode 69 – Child Protection Matters This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with the Honorable Dawne Westbrook about Child Protection Matters. Mike and Judge Westbrook discuss an overview of the Juvenile Court. They discuss delinquency matters and child protection matters. Additionally, they discuss the role of the Department of Children and Families and more. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_815t.htm#sec_46b-120">Sec. 46b-120</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_319a.htm#sec_17a-112">Sec. 17a-112</a>

Workers' Compensation Pt. 4 Jul 18, 2022

Episode 68 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 4 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. This is the final part in a four-part series. Mike and Attorney Maurizio discuss claims regarding permanent and total disability, disfigurement and scarring, and even death. They discuss reasonable and necessary care as well as curative vs palliative treatment. Additionally, they discuss the role of the workers’ compensation commission and hearing processes. <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/WCC/Statutes-and-Regulations/Workers-Compensation-Statutes/2022-Workers-Compensation-Act">Workers’ Compensation Statutes</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=83">Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=84">Workers’ Compensation Pt. 2</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=85">Workers’ Compensation Pt. 3</a>

Workers’ Compensation Pt. 3 Jul 05, 2022

Episode 67 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 3 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Maurizio continue walking through a chronological handling of a claim. They discuss categories of benefits and impairment ratings. <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/WCC/Statutes-and-Regulations/Workers-Compensation-Statutes/2021-Workers-Compensation-Act/31-308" target="_blank">Sec. 31-308(b) Compensation for partial incapacity</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=83" target="_blank">Workers' Compensation Pt. 1</a><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=84" target="_blank">Workers' Compensation Pt. 2</a>

Workers’ Compensation Pt. 2 Jun 20, 2022

Episode 66 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 2 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Maurizio discuss COVID 19 and occupational disease and the statute of limitations for workers’ compensation claims. They also discuss the difference between employees and contractors and begin going through a chronological handling of a claim. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=83" target="_blank">Workers' Compensation Pt. 1</a> <a href="https://portal.ct.gov/WCC/Statutes-and-Regulations/Workers-Compensation-Statutes/2021-Workers-Compensation-Act/31-310" target="_blank">Sec. 31-310 Determination of average weekly wage of injured worker. Concurrent employment. Payments from Second Injury Fund. Publication of wage tables.</a>

Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1 Jun 10, 2022

Episode 65 – Workers’ Compensation Pt. 1 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with Attorney Lawrence Morizio about workers’ compensation. Mike and Attorney Morizio discuss the history of the workers’ compensation act and define what a workers‘ compensation claim is. This is the first of a multi-part series, which was recorded at the request of a listener.

Divorce Mediation Pt. 2 May 23, 2022

Episode 64 – Divorce Mediation Pt. 2 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with attorneys Deborah Noonan and Frances Calafiore in this second episode of our two-part series on divorce mediation. Attorneys Noonan and Calafiore talk about the screening process to start a couple down the path of mediation and the process of mediation once a couple has retained a mediator.<a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=80" target="_blank">Divorce Mediation Pt. 1</a> <a href="https://gooddivorcect.com/" target="_blank">The Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce</a>

Divorce Mediation Pt. 1 May 09, 2022

Episode 63 – Divorce Mediation Pt. 1 This week on Calendar Call, Mike talks with attorneys Deborah Noonan and Frances Calafiore about divorce mediation. This is the first part in a two-part series. After defining divorce mediation, Deb and Fran discuss mediation training for attorneys and what makes a good mediator. There is a discussion about who mediation is good for and what makes a successful mediation. Additionally, Deborah and Frances weigh in on consulting counsel, having realistic expectations and how do people find out about mediation.<a href="https://gooddivorcect.com/" target="_blank">Connecticut Council For Non-Adversarial Divorce</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=78" target="_blank">Calendar Call - Collaborative Divorce Pt. 1</a> <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=79" target="_blank">Collaborative Divorce Pt. 2</a>

Collaborative Divorce pt. 2 Apr 25, 2022

Episode 62 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 2 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. In this second episode on collaborative divorce, Eva and Liza define the members of the team and what is involved in a six-way meeting. Lastly, they discuss benefits to virtual meetings and how collaborative divorce compares to other methods of divorce in terms of time and money. <a href="https://gooddivorcect.com/" target="_blank">Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce</a>

Collaborative Divorce pt. 1 Apr 11, 2022

Episode 61 – Collaborative Divorce pt. 1 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Eva DeFranco and Dr. Elizabeth Thayer about the collaborative divorce process. This is the first of a two-part series. After defining collaborative divorce the panel discusses how divorcing parties start the collaborative divorce process and what kind of divorcing couples are a good fit for collaborative divorce. <a href="https://gooddivorcect.com/" target="_blank">Connecticut Council for Non-Adversarial Divorce</a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 4 Mar 28, 2022

Episode 60 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 4 This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the final part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante and Mike get into the specifics of being on trial and calling on your expert witness to testify. Finally, Mike and Erika go through the sections in the Code of Evidence that cover expert witnesses and the use of objections at trial. <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/Code2000.pdf#page=34" target="_blank">Code of Evidence Sec. 7-2</a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 Mar 14, 2022

Episode 59 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 3 This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the third part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses taking and defending expert depositions. Attorney Amarante talks about experts who are not board certified, defending the deposition of your own expert and using technology for the testimony of expert witnesses. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_899.htm#sec_52-184c" target="_blank">52-184C - Standard of care in negligence against health care provider</a> <a href="https://www.dri.org/" target="_blank">Defense Research Institute</a> <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Sec. 13-4 Experts</a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2 Feb 28, 2022

Episode 58 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 2This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. This is the second part in a four-part series. Attorney Amarante discusses how to handle "hired gun" experts, expert fees, consulting experts versus testifying experts and first steps after an expert has reviewed a case.<a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=228" target="_blank">Practice Book Section 13-4 - Experts </a>

Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1 Feb 14, 2022

Episode 57 – Identifying and Using Expert Witnesses Pt. 1 This week Mike talks with Attorney Erika Amarante from Wiggin and Dana LLP about identifying and using expert witnesses. Erika explains what experts are used for in preparation for trial and at trial, as well as qualities of a good expert and identifies when experts are good to have and when they are required. Lastly, Mike and Erika discuss how to find an expert, reusing experts and when to bring an expert onto your case. <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_900.htm#sec_52-192a" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-190a</a> <a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_899.htm#sec_52-184c" target="_blank">CT General Statutes 52-184c</a>

Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2 Jan 31, 2022

Episode 56 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 2This week on Calendar Call we have the second of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann.<a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/Podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=72" target="_blank">Episode 55 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Pt. 1</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">State of Connecticut Department of Housing</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-12D.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 12D</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-14.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 14</a>

Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12D Jan 03, 2022

Episode 55 - Housing Court During the Pandemic and Executive Order 12DThis week on Calendar Call we have the first of a two-part series in which Mike discusses changes in the housing court process and the effects of Executive Order 12D with Presiding Judge of Housing in Fairfield and Stamford, Walter Spader and Deputy Director II of Superior Court Operations, Nancy McGann. <a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/podcast/Posts/Post.aspx?Id=10" target="_blank">Calendar Call Episode 7 - Housing and Small Claims</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/doh" target="_blank">Connecticut State Department of Housing</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-12D.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 12D</a><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/Office-of-the-Governor/Executive-Orders/Lamont-Executive-Orders/Executive-Order-No-14.pdf" target="_blank">Executive Order 14</a>

Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2 Dec 20, 2021

Episode 54 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 2This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. We finish this series discussing the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller, short sales and getting to closing.

Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1 Dec 06, 2021

Episode 53 - Conducting a Residential Real Estate Closing in CT Pt. 1This week on Calendar Call, Mike is discussing the ins and outs of residential real estate closings with Attorney Richard Florentine. The first part of this discussion focuses on the responsibilities of an attorney for the purchaser of residential real estate. Next episode will cover the responsibilities of the attorney for the seller.

Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2 Nov 22, 2021

Episode 52 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 2 This week, Mike is finishing his discussion with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice.<a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a>

Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases Pt. 1 Nov 08, 2021

Episode 51 – Rule 1.15 Liens and Other Interests in Personal Injury Cases This week, Mike is talking with Lincoln Woodard, principal in the firm Walsh Woodard LLC, about Rule 1.15 liens and other interests in personal injury cases. They cover Rule 1.15 and the commentary before covering 5 examples that you may come across in your personal injury practice. This is the first part of a two-part series. <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/Publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf#page=37" target="_blank">Connecticut Practice Book Rule 1.15</a>

Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others Oct 25, 2021

Episode 50 – Having Difficult Conversations with Clients and Others This episode is the last in a series between Mike and Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk finally about having difficult conversations with clients, staff and others. Doug shares tools for attorneys to have those hard conversations, even if you are someone who avoids conflict. <a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a><a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative</a>

How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2 Oct 12, 2021

Episode 49 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 2 This week, Mike finishes up his conversation with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is the second part of a two-part series and this week they discuss transcripts, new readability requirements for appellate briefs, procrastination, being prepared and knowing the panel who will be hearing your case. <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/WebDocs/2021/WC000000014233.PDF">Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure</a>

Beating Burnout Sep 27, 2021

Episode 48 – Beating Burnout This week Mike meets back up with Doug Brown, an attorney and executive coach. Mike and Doug talk about attorney burnout: what is it, strategies for avoiding burnout and resources if you are feeling burned out. <a href="http://www.lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a>

How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1 Sep 13, 2021

Episode 47 – How To Avoid Common Mistakes Made By Appellate Attorneys Pt. 1 This week, Mike talks with Attorney Carl Cicchetti, chief clerk of the appellate system about common mistakes made by appellate attorneys. This is a two-part series and this week they discuss proofreading, consulting current reference materials, being in the moment and tracking deadlines. <a href="https://jud.ct.gov/WebDocs/2021/WC000000014233.PDF">Amendment to the Rules of Appellate Procedure</a>

Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success Aug 30, 2021

Episode 46 – Organizing Your Practice for Maximum Success Mike sits down with Connecticut attorney and executive coach Doug Brown to talk about the organizational side of the practice of law. Doug shares tips and tricks to optimize your time, make your schedule work for you and learn to focus on the most important aspects of your practice. <a href="https://summit-success.com/calendarcall">Tame Your To-Do List and Take Control & Say No Without Being Negative</a>

Conservatorships in Connecticut Aug 16, 2021

Episode 45 – Conservatorships in Connecticut This time on Calendar Call, Mike and Probate Court Administrator Beverly K. Streit-Kefalas discuss the ins and outs of conservatorships in Connecticut. From the average conserved person, to the role of attorneys in conservatorships, this is a deep dive into the process in Connecticut Probate Court. <a href="http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Welcome.aspx" target="_blank">CT Probate</a> <a href="http://www.ctprobate.gov/Pages/Conservators.aspx" target="_blank">Conservator Resources</a>

New Practice Book Section Re: Attorney Registration and MCLE Aug 02, 2021

Episode 44 – New Practice Book Section Re: Attorney Registration and MCLE Today, Mike and Alison discuss a revision to the practice book rules regarding MCLE and Attorney Registration. Beginning on January 1, 2022, attorneys who have not registered and/or who have not completed their MCLE are subject to administrative suspension until compliance with the rule can be shown.<a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/webforms/forms/CE001.pdf" target="_blank">MCLE Log</a>

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