Edward Heath

Edward J. Heath

(he/him/his)

Partner

Edward J. Heath

(he/him/his)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Edward Heath is the Chair of the firm's Business Litigation Group and co-leads its Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance Teams. He also chairs the firm's Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Committee. Benchmark Litigation has named Ed as a Local Litigation Star in the area of Commercial Litigation since 2020.

    Resolution of Business Disputes

    For more than 20 years, Ed has helped businesses across the globe resolve their disputes. An experienced trial lawyer, he has pursued or defended numerous nine- and eight-figure cases, which includes obtaining a full defense jury verdict following a multi-month trial for an institutional client facing $100 million in contract and business tort claims. He has been effectively defending companies against class action claims for over a decade, such as securing the dismissal of a proposed nationwide class action brought against an manufacturing company without the need for any payment to the plaintiff, potential class members, or plaintiff's counsel. 

    Government Enforcement and Corporate Compliance 

    Ed routinely advises institutional clients in connection with civil and criminal government investigations and enforcement activities, including with respect to issues involving the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and federal and state False Claims Acts. This work has involved federal agencies such as the United States Attorney's Office, the Office of Special Counsel, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Department of Homeland Security, Internal Revenue Service, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as various state attorneys general and other administrative agencies.

    As a result of this experience, Ed is often called upon to conduct internal investigations for companies and organizations, domestically as well as in Europe and Asia, and to provide guidance on matters of corporate compliance and litigation risk.  

    His clients have included technology companies; manufacturers; financial institutions and financial services firms; health care entities; educational, charitable, and religious organizations; professional associations, such as law and accounting firms; municipalities; judges; and media personalities.

    Pro Bono Service

    Ed has a strong commitment to pro bono work. He is the president of Greater Hartford Legal Aid, and a board member of the Connecticut Bar Foundation.  Ed was appointed by the Chief United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut to serve on the court's Federal Grievance Committee. 

    For many years, Ed served as chair of Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Committee, during which time the firm as well as individual lawyers, including Ed, received more than a dozen awards or other forms of recognition for pro bono work. For example, Ed was recognized for co-developing a firm program that for the last several years has provided free legal assistance to victims of domestic violence and harassment seeking restraining orders for protection. Ed also previously served on the Connecticut Judicial Branch's Pro Bono Committee, and he was a founding member of the Hartford Advisory Board of the Pro Bono Partnership, an organization that provides legal services to nonprofit organizations in Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York.  

     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Business Litigation

      • Represented institutional client in a breach of contract and unfair trade practices lawsuit against an international services provider. Following extensive fact and expert discovery, we negotiated a recovery for our client of several million dollars. 

      • Defended international company in civil lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. Department of Justice in New York arising from an accident that led to multiple fatalities and required extensive environmental remediation. The government initially demanded that our client pay over $200 million to settle the dispute. Following our comprehensive review of the government's documents and cross-examination through deposition of all of the government’s key fact and expert witnesses, the government agreed to settle for approximately 2 percent of its initial demand.

      • Prevailed in multimonth jury trial defending institutional client against contract and tort claims. The plaintiff filed its case seeking $100 million in damages arising from a failed development project. On the eve of trial, we eliminated $90 million of the damages sought through successful motion practice. Thereafter, the remaining $10 million in claims were tried to conclusion, with the jury returning a unanimous verdict in favor of our client. 

      • Successfully defended entity in arbitration involving multimillion-dollar breach of contract claims. The arbitration concluded after several days of evidence, and the three arbitrators thereafter issued a unanimous award in favor of our client. 

      • Represented manufacturing company in lawsuit and arbitration asserting claims against former CEO for fraud in connection with CEO's acquisition of controlling interest in company. The company alleged that the CEO acquired the stock at an artificially low price and then sought to sell it back to the company at an artificially high price. Following the company prevailing in a declaratory judgment action in Court over which the contract controlled the arbitration, the matter settled with the CEO selling the stock back to the company at a fraction of his initial demand.

      • Defeated motion for temporary injunction filed against managed care organization by physician who had been terminated from provider network and sought to be reinstated. Following limited discovery, obtained summary judgment in client's favor and defended that judgment upon appeal.

      • Pursued deceptive practices lawsuit on behalf of international Internet-based company against the Connecticut Better Business Bureau, seeking an injunction directing the BBB to cease awarding improved ratings to businesses who paid a fee. Within days after the trial, and while awaiting the verdict, the Better Business Bureau abandoned the challenged practice.

      • Represented an international reinsurance company and a number of its subsidiaries and executives in a federal court lawsuit brought by an entity that had been one of the company's national sales agents. The former agent sought more than $20 million in damages, asserting claims for, among other things, unfair trade practices, fraud, conversion, misappropriation, and breach of contract. The dispute centered on the calculation of commissions purportedly due to the agent in connection with extensive lines of reinsurance business, as well as the way in which the company handled the agent's clients and proprietary information following the termination of the parties' relationship. After prevailing on a motion to stay certain claims and compel arbitration of the bulk of the dispute, we worked closely with the company's executives, in-house lawyers, and actuaries to develop a record that demonstrated no wrongdoing on the company's part. As a result, we were able to settle the case to our client's satisfaction without the costs of formal discovery or courtroom time beyond the initial motion.

      • Defended Swedish manufacturer of musical instruments in a civil action in federal court in Florida. The plaintiff claimed to have been our client's exclusive U.S. distributor and that our client's decision to terminate the parties' relationship was improper. Following motion practice, the matter was resolved by favorable settlement.

        • Government Investigations

      • Routinely represent nonprofit and for-profit institutional clients in various industries (for example, health care, accounting, financial services/banking, manufacturing, consumer, and education) in connection with civil and criminal federal investigations in Connecticut and Massachusetts involving the United States Attorney's Office, the Internal Revenue Service, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Department of Labor, and state attorneys general.

      • Successfully represented durable medical equipment company in connection with joint federal and state investigation and related False Claims Act lawsuit filed in federal court against the company. Following extensive investigation and negotiation, the matter was successfully concluded with a settlement at a small fraction of the potential exposure and the government's initial demand.

      • Represented Rhode Island construction company in connection with claims that the company was defrauding the federal government in connection with an ongoing project. After conducting an internal investigation for the company, we worked with the company to prepare a self-disclosure to the federal government demonstrating the isolated nature of the issue and the company's remedial action. In response, the federal government decided to take no action whatsoever against our client. 

      • Counseled Rhode Island medical practice in connection with government investigation related to alleged fraudulent billing. As a result of our prompt and targeted internal investigation, which was conducted contemporaneously with the government's investigation, we were able to identify the source of the incorrect allegations and shared that with law enforcement, leading to the closure of the investigation of our client with no adverse action against it. 

      • Represented consumer-facing company in joint investigation and lawsuit brought by the Federal Trade Commission and the Connecticut Attorney General's Office regarding nationwide Internet marketing practices. Ultimately negotiated a favorable financial resolution and settlement terms.

      • Represented lead defendant in multiweek federal murder and drug conspiracy trial. The defendant was accused of serving as the leader of a gang in Hartford's North End and participating in a related murder. 

        • Internal Investigations

      • Conducted internal investigations for health care, financial services, and educational organizations arising from misuse of the entities' technology by employees, including to access potentially illegal or contraband content or to misappropriate confidential, proprietary information or trade secrets. In some instances, those investigations have required coordination with law enforcement agencies to demonstrate that our client had not engaged in wrongful conduct.

      • Conducted internal investigation for Massachusetts health care organization arising from concerns about potential violations of federal and state anti-kickback statutes. Following completion of the investigation, we represented the organization in a voluntary self-disclosure to federal and state law enforcement authorities arising from the investigation, which resulted in a favorable financial resolution and no prosecution of criminal or civil claim against individuals associated with the organization. 

      • Conducted internal investigation for New York, Connecticut, and Delaware nonprofit foundations in connection with a seven-figure embezzlement by an employee of the foundations' management company. Following the investigation, we brought the findings to the U.S. Department of Justice for successful prosecution and criminal conviction of the former employee. The firm thereafter obtained a recovery of nearly all of the foundations' losses from various sources. 

      • Conducted internal investigation for religious organization regarding embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of dollars of church funds by a parish official. The investigation required sensitivity, given that the person responsible had taken his own life when the conduct had been discovered and the misconduct occurred in a small parish in a small town. Following the investigation, we successfully assisted in the full recovery of all losses from the embezzlement.

      • Conducted internal investigation for health care organization arising from embezzlement of several hundred thousand dollars by its chief financial officer. Ultimately, through the investigation, we obtained a full confession from the former CFO and then coordinated with the U.S. Department of Justice, the FBI, and the IRS for a successful criminal conviction of him. Thereafter, we assisted the client organization in obtaining a full recovery of its losses.

      • Conducted internal investigation for Connecticut nonprofit educational institution regarding allegations of historical sexual misconduct by former faculty members. 

        • Class Action Litigation

      • Successfully defended manufacturer of nutritional supplements against a proposed nationwide consumer product class action brought in California state court. The manufacturer, which distributes its product worldwide, was facing claims based on allegations that included product mislabeling and unfair trade practices, as well as violations of the California Consumers Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) and California-specific causes of action. We aggressively litigated the case in the early stages, and prior to any discovery production by the defendant or any depositions being conducted, the plaintiff agreed to a voluntarily dismissal of the case with prejudice without any payment from the defendant. 

      • Successfully defended national cosmetics manufacturing company in connection with threatened class action in California. Following a rapid internal investigation and curative measures by our client, the plaintiff abandoned the case. 

      • Represented national consumer products company in deceptive practices class action filed in federal court in California. The matter was settled favorably for our client. 

      • Successfully opposed attempt to certify proposed nationwide class action brought by franchisees against franchisor alleging claims for, among other things, fraud, negligent misrepresentation, and breach of contract. Following victory on the certification issue, the matter proceeded to a settlement. 

      • Representing municipal entity in pending proposed class action asserting environmental claims in federal court. 

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      Connecticut Bar Foundation
      Member, Board of Directors
      Board of Directors, James W. Cooper Fellow

      American Bar Foundation
      Fellow

      Federal Bar Association
      Member (2001 - Present)

      American Bar Association
      Section of Litigation, Business Torts Litigation Committee

      Connecticut Bar Association
      Member (1999 - Present)

      University of Connecticut School of Law
      Adjunct Professor (2004 - 2015)

      United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
      Counsel, Federal Grievance Committee
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Listed in Benchmark Litigation as a Local Litigation Star for Connecticut in the area of General Commercial since 2020.

      Listed to the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2015 to 2023.

      Listed as a Rising Star in the Connecticut Super Lawyers list from 2009 to 2014.

      Hartford Business Journal, 2010 "40 Under Forty" Inductee

      Connecticut Bar Association Pro Bono Award, 2012

      Connecticut Law Tribune, recognized in 2012 New Leaders in the Law Yearbook

      Connecticut Law Tribune, Pro Bono Award, 2013

      Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, "First 100," 2013

      Robinson+Cole Mentor of the Year Award, 2017

      Robinson+Cole Community Service Award recipient, 2019

    • Community Involvement

      Community Involvement

      Greater Hartford Legal Aid
      President (2019 - 2022)
      Vice President and Member of Board of Directors (2016 - Present)

      Pro Bono Partnership
      Former Board Member, Hartford Advisory Board
  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "What Is the Scope of Russian Sanctions?" co-authored with Kevin P. Daly, published in IndustryWeek (6/20/2022)
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        • What Is the Scope of Russian Sanctions?

        "What Is the Scope of Russian Sanctions?" co-authored by Edward J. Heath and Kevin P. Daly, published in IndustryWeek (6/20/2022)

        In the article, the authors counsel that a “clear-eyed assessment of the scope of the new sanctions is essential to understanding how to navigate them in the months, and possibly years, ahead.” Despite this complexity, there are techniques available that companies want to consider when evaluating business opportunities in light of the current and evolving restrictions. Read the article.


      "Is Your FCPA Corporate Compliance Program Up to Date? US DOJ Issues Revised Guidance," co-authored with Kevin P. Daly, published on ACCDocket.com (7/24/2020)
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        • Is Your FCPA Corporate Compliance Program Up to Date? US DOJ Issues Revised Guidance

        "Is Your FCPA Corporate Compliance Program Up to Date? US DOJ Issues Revised Guidance," co-authored by Edward J. Heath and Kevin P. Daly, published on ACCDocket.com (7/24/2020)

        Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Kevin P. Daly authored the article “Is Your FCPA Corporate Compliance Program Up to Date? US DOJ Issues Revised Guidance” published on ACCDocket.com on July 24, 2020. Co-authored with Sasha Glassman, assistant general counsel for global materials manufacturing company Rogers Corporation, the article examines the revised guidance for how companies should structure their US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) corporate compliance policies issued by the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice on June 1, 2020. ACCDocket.com is the website for the official member publication of the Association of Corporate Counsel, ACC Docket. Read the full article.


      "Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era," co-authored with Jinhua (Anna) Wang and Jeffrey J. White, published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. (July 2020)
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        • Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era

        "Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era," co-authored by Jinhua (Anna) Wang, Jeffrey J. White and Edward J. Heath, published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. (July 2020)

        Business Litigation Group Chair, Edward J. Heath, Manufacturing Industry Practice Chair, Jeffrey J. White, and Business Transactions Group member, Anna Jinhua Wang, co-authored the article “Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era,” published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. The publication is intended to inform, educate, engage and connect lawyers in Rome and Connecticut by creating a forum for members in both legal communities to share ideas, connect with each other, and share professional experiences. As noted in the introduction, the “Journal is part of a novel collaboration between the Order of Business Lawyers of Rome, which is the largest in Europe, and the Hartford County Bar Association, which is the oldest in the United States of America.”

        As the world continues to adjust to the “new normal” of the COVID-19 era, Italian companies doing business in the United States, or those planning to do so, also are adjusting to new norms in contractual relations with U.S.-based companies. The article authored by Ed, Jeff, and Anna looks at certain critical areas of U.S. contractual law that have gained attention as a result of the pandemic and also offers a high-level comparison of some common business structures that may be used by Italian companies to conduct their U.S. operations. One area of focus is force majeure, which is contained in many U.S. contracts and serves as an avenue for delaying obligated performance due to certain unanticipated events. Another area of attention focuses on the law of price gouging and examines whether companies can raise their prices to account for supply chain disruptions or other events. Read the complete article.


      "Price-Gouging 101 for Suppliers," co-authored with Kendra L. Berardi, published in Industry Week (4/27/2020)

      "New DOJ Commentary Promises Leniency for Companies Who 'Do the Right Thing' and Self-Report Violations," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Dan A. Brody (8/15/2018)

      "Lessons Learned from the First Volkswagen Indictment," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Kelly Frye Barnett (10/3/2016)
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        • Lessons Learned from the First Volkswagen Indictment

        "Lessons Learned from the First Volkswagen Indictment," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored by Edward J. Heath and Kelly Frye Barnett (10/3/2016)

        The article analyzes the indictment of James Liang, the first VW executive to be hit with criminal charges arising from the company's worldwide emissions scandal. Mr. Heath and Ms. Barnett examine the allegations in the indictment and how the prosecution's approach to date has reflected the Department of Justice's new, enhanced strategies for investigating and pursuing corporate misconduct. In addition, they offer practical steps that lawyers and other personnel responsible for corporate compliance may wish to consider in averting or responding to an impending crisis. 

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      "Feds Lay Down Law on Corporate Misconduct," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Conor O. Duffy (10/19/2015)
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        • Feds Lay Down Law on Corporate Misconduct

        "Feds Lay Down Law on Corporate Misconduct," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored by Edward J. Heath and Conor O. Duffy (10/19/2015)

        The article analyzes the recent memorandum issued by U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates, which directs federal prosecutors and other US DOJ lawyers to more thoroughly pursue individuals in criminal and civil litigation so as to hold them personally accountable for alleged corporate misconduct. In the article, Mr. Heath and Mr. Duffy review the six articulated "best practices," concluding that the DOJ, under the tenure of new Attorney General Loretta Lynch, is poised to take aggressive measures to leverage individual exposure as a means to obtain more favorable resolutions from business entities, including health care organizations.

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      "A Call to Action: Connecticut Lawyers Partner with Legal Aid and Area Shelters to Help Victims of Domestic Violence," published in Connecticut Lawyer, co-authored with Jamey Bell, executive director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) (June 2015)
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        • A Call to Action: Connecticut Lawyers Partner with Legal Aid and Area Shelters to Help Victims of Domestic Violence

        "A Call to Action: Connecticut Lawyers Partner with Legal Aid and Area Shelters to Help Victims of Domestic Violence," published in Connecticut Lawyer, co-authored by Edward J. Heath and Jamey Bell, executive director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) (June 2015)

        The article discusses the importance of legal advocacy in helping victims of domestic abuse obtain court-issued protection and how legal resources fall below the need. Featured in the article is a family court pro bono project in which Robinson+Cole has been involved since 2012, where our lawyers have pursued restraining orders on behalf of victims of domestic abuse. Connecticut Legal Services, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, GHLA, and two domestic shelters have provided training and support. In the end, the free representation enables victims to gain protection and empowerment and gives the lawyers who help them invaluable experience along with great personal and professional satisfaction.

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      "Q&A with Robinson & Cole's Ed Heath," published in Law360 (5/1/2013)

      "Stay Ahead Of Curve With 'Voluntary Cure'," published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with Kathleen E. Dion (9/24/2012)

      "Another Route To Enjoining Deceptive Business Practices," published in Connecticut Law Tribune (3/14/2011)

      "Drawing the Line Between Descriptive and Suggestive Trademarks," published in Commercial & Business Litigation, co-authored with John M. Tanski, a newsletter of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation (Fall 2010)

      "That's Privileged - Or Is It?" published in Connecticut Law Tribune, co-authored with John M. Tanski (3/2008)

      "How Federal Judges Use Legislative History," published in Journal of Legislation at (1999)
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        • How Federal Judges Use Legislative History

        "How Federal Judges Use Legislative History," published in Journal of Legislation at , authored by Edward J. Heath (1999)
        25 J. Legis. 95 (1999)
        This article surveys the jurisprudence of the federal bench concerning the appropriate uses of legislative history. The article also examines how that jurisprudence has affected the outcome of several federal cases. The citation for the article is 25 J. Legis. 95.

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "The Practice of Law in Connecticut and the United States," as part of a collaboration between the Bar of Rome, Italy (Ordine Degli Avvocati di Roma) and the Hartford County Bar Association (2/10/2021)
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        • The Practice of Law in Connecticut and the United States

        "The Practice of Law in Connecticut and the United States," presented by Edward J. Heath, as part of a collaboration between the Bar of Rome, Italy (Ordine Degli Avvocati di Roma) and the Hartford County Bar Association (2/10/2021)

        Ed Heath, Business Litigation Group Chair, participated in a panel discussion with Judge William Nardini of the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, Justice Greg D’Auria of the Connecticut Supreme Court, and Connecticut Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Bozzuto, among others, on February 10, 2021. The event was part of a collaboration between the Bar of Rome, Italy (Ordine Degli Avvocati di Roma) and the Hartford County Bar Association. The discussion focused on the practice of law in Connecticut and the United States, and included considerations that European lawyers and businesses should expect when dealing with legal matters in the U.S. Nearly 200 lawyers based in Rome attended the panel discussion.  


      "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act," which provided practical guidance on how to avoid FCPA problems. The Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FBI, and other federal agencies have devoted significant resources to detecting and prosecuting FCPA violations. (6/4/2020)
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        • Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

        "Foreign Corrupt Practices Act," presented by Edward J. Heath, which provided practical guidance on how to avoid FCPA problems. The Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FBI, and other federal agencies have devoted significant resources to detecting and prosecuting FCPA violations. (6/4/2020)

        Business Litigation Group Chair, Ed Heath, participated in a webinar on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) as part of the U.S. Commercial Service's Export Compliance Webinar Series on June 4, 2020. The webinar provided practical guidance on how to avoid FCPA problems. The Department of Justice, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the FBI, and other federal agencies have devoted significant resources to detecting and prosecuting FCPA violations, resulting in substantial penalties and prison sentences for those involved. The topics discussed in the program included FCPA red flags; detection techniques employed by government agencies; particular risks for business conducted in countries with state-owned enterprises; and standards for an effective compliance program to help avoid individual liability for executives, compliance personnel, finance officers and salespeople.


      "Price Gouging and Government Investigations," co-presented with Kendra L. Berardi, presented by Ed Heath and Kendra Berardi in a webinar hosted by the Connecticut District Export Council. (4/8/2020)
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        • Price Gouging and Government Investigations

        "Price Gouging and Government Investigations," co-presented by Kendra L. Berardi and Edward J. Heath, presented by Ed Heath and Kendra Berardi in a webinar hosted by the Connecticut District Export Council. (4/8/2020)

        “Price Gouging and Government Investigations,” presented by Ed Heath and Kendra Berardi in a webinar hosted by the Connecticut District Export Council. 


      "Price Gouging and Government Investigations," co-presented with Kendra L. Berardi, as part of the “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series.” (4/8/2020)
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        • Price Gouging and Government Investigations

        "Price Gouging and Government Investigations," co-presented by Edward J. Heath and Kendra L. Berardi, as part of the “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series.” (4/8/2020)

        Business Litigation Group members Ed Heath (chair) and Kendra Berardi, and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), took part in the webinar “Price Gouging and Government Investigations” on April 8, 2020. The discussion focused on legal and practical considerations related to that conduct amid the COVID-19 health crisis. They provided an overview of the current legal landscape, including how price gouging claims might be misused as an offensive tactic between competing businesses, and some of the best practices for businesses on the receiving end of a price gouging investigation.

        The program was part of the “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series,” which runs throughout Spring 2020. The multi-part series is presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Connecticut District Export Council. 


      "International Anti-Corruption/FCPA Compliance and Related Government Enforcement," presented at the "Compliance and Enforcement: Are Your Internal Practices Up To Date?" program. (9/12/2019)
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        • International Anti-Corruption/FCPA Compliance and Related Government Enforcement

        "International Anti-Corruption/FCPA Compliance and Related Government Enforcement," presented by Edward J. Heath, presented at the "Compliance and Enforcement: Are Your Internal Practices Up To Date?" program. (9/12/2019)

        Business Litigation Group Chair Ed Heath presented at the “Compliance and Enforcement: Are Your Internal Practices Up To Date?” program hosted in Darien, CT on September 12, 2019 by the Westchester/Southern Connecticut Chapter of the Association of Corporate Counsel. Ed's presentation focused on international anti-corruption/FCPA compliance and related government enforcement, and addressed the basic requirements of the relevant laws, areas of recent enforcement focus, and elements of a successful compliance program. The half-day seminar was attended by more than 50 in-house lawyers.


      "Final Judgment, Preservation of the Record, and Standards of Review on Appeal," co-presented with Brian J. Wheelin and Thomas J. Donlon, presented as part of the Connecticut Bar Association's (CBA) 2019 Connecticut Legal Conference (6/10/2019)

      "International Space Trade Summit," co-presented with Kevin P. Daly and Jeffrey J. White, in Hartford, CT (5/19-21/2019)
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        • International Space Trade Summit

        "International Space Trade Summit," co-presented by Kevin P. Daly, Jeffrey J. White and Edward J. Heath, in Hartford, CT (5/19-21/2019)

        Kevin Daly was a panelist during the session “Export Compliance – An Industry Perspective: OEM & Supply Chain Perspectives on Meeting the Technological Challenges of Space.” Jeff White served as chair of the steering committee for the compliance track of programs. Ed Heath spoke on a panel focused on “Government Contracting and Related Compliance Strategies,” which covered topics including anti-bribery laws (such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), government contracting, and cybersecurity requirements.


      "Global Growth Without Friction," co-presented with Jeffrey J. White, for executives at mid-market companies at the Chief Executives Group’s 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit in Dallas Texas (5/14-15/2019)

      "Best Practices for Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, and Disputes," co-presented with Dan A. Brody, during the inaugural 2018 Javits-Wagner-O'Day Legal Symposium at the George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. (10/3/2018)
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        • Best Practices for Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, and Disputes

        "Best Practices for Government Investigations, Enforcement Actions, and Disputes," co-presented by Edward J. Heath and Dan A. Brody, during the inaugural 2018 Javits-Wagner-O'Day Legal Symposium at the George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. (10/3/2018)

        The Symposium centered on issues related to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, also known as the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program is a federal program that provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled by awarding government contracts for certain goods and services to nonprofit associations that train and employ such workers. In attendance were numerous major national nonprofit associations that contract, usually on a multi-million annual basis, with the federal government. Dan and Ed led a presentation and discussion that focused on practices designed to protect contractors from the various types of government investigations, driven by the U.S. Department of Justice, likely to arise in the federal False Claims Act context.


      "FCPA in 2018," co-presented with Joanne J. Rapuano, presented during the MLG Roundtable (6/14/2018)
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        • FCPA in 2018

        "FCPA in 2018," co-presented by Joanne J. Rapuano and Edward J. Heath, presented during the MLG Roundtable (6/14/2018)

        Mr. Heath and Ms. Rapuano presented an interactive program on “FCPA in 2018,” which provided an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its common misconceptions. They also shared best practices for training and investigating employees in light of those common misconceptions.


      "When the Government Knocks On Your Door: Best Practices For Corporate Counsel When Responding to Grand Jury Subpoenas," co-presented with Dan A. Brody, as part of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's 2018 Northeast Regional Conference (6/9/2018)
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        • When the Government Knocks On Your Door: Best Practices For Corporate Counsel When Responding to Grand Jury Subpoenas

        "When the Government Knocks On Your Door: Best Practices For Corporate Counsel When Responding to Grand Jury Subpoenas," co-presented by Edward J. Heath and Dan A. Brody, as part of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association's 2018 Northeast Regional Conference (6/9/2018)

        The panel focused on the Grand Jury process, including rules surrounding Grand Jury secrecy; differentiating Grand Jury Subpoena compliance from traditional civil discovery, the potential criminal implications involved in the underlying charges, as well as potential pitfalls in compliance; and covered the compliance process, including the initial conversation with the prosecutor, the production of documents, and witness interviews.


      "Conducting Internal Investigations: Getting the Witness Interview Right," co-presented with Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson, during the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts 2018 Spring Symposium (6/6/2018)
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        • Conducting Internal Investigations: Getting the Witness Interview Right

        "Conducting Internal Investigations: Getting the Witness Interview Right," co-presented by Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and Edward J. Heath, during the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts 2018 Spring Symposium (6/6/2018)

        During the program, Ms. Cole-Johnson and Mr. Heath covered the components of an internal investigation, measures to take immediately, identifying witnesses, planning interview logistics, determining interview questions, and concluding the interview.


      "Responding to Health Care Fraud Investigations—What to Do When the Government Knocks," co-presented with Kathleen E. Dion, webinar (6/5/2017)
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        • Responding to Health Care Fraud Investigations—What to Do When the Government Knocks

        "Responding to Health Care Fraud Investigations—What to Do When the Government Knocks," co-presented by Kathleen E. Dion and Edward J. Heath, webinar (6/5/2017)

        The presentation focused on techniques for compliance officers, managers, and in-house counsel to use when government agents appear at their offices demanding information, documents, equipment, access to employees, and testimony. Additionally, they educated attendees on the various tools available to the government in the course of investigation and enforcement activities, such as administrative subpoenas, grand jury subpoenas, and search warrants. 


      "Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences," co-presented with Christopher J. Hug, at Hot Topics in Probate Court CLE in Cromwell, Connecticut (12/2/2015)
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        • Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences

        "Rules of Evidence and Hearing Management Conferences," co-presented by Edward J. Heath and Christopher J. Hug, at Hot Topics in Probate Court CLE in Cromwell, Connecticut (12/2/2015)

        This was a joint meeting of the Judicial Assembly and CBA, and nearly all of the state's probate judges and many private practitioners were in attendance.


      "Education Law: When to Call Outside Counsel," co-presented with Gregory R. Faulkner, Nicole H. Najam and Kathleen E. Dion, presented to University of Hartford doctoral students in Doctorate in Education Leadership program (7/30/2014)

      "Avoiding Common Legal Pitfalls and Risks," co-presented with Kathleen E. Dion, presented in collaboration with the Pro Bono Partnership and the Hartford Foundation of Public Giving, described solutions to nightmare nonprofit legal situations (3/9/2012)

      "The Law of Departing Employees and Business Partners: Commonly Asserted Tort and Contract Claims," coauthored with John M. Tanski for the CBA seminar "Hey! You Stole My Business" (11/2007)

      "Litigating the Connecticut Class Action: Initiating the Case, Pre-Certification Discovery, Obtaining and Defending Certification, Trying and Settling Class Claims," at Connecticut Bar Association Law Center Seminar (Spring 2006)

      "Connecticut Discovery Ethics," at Lorman Seminar, Connecticut Discovery Practice (9/23/2003)

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      • October 26, 2023

        Ed Heath and Kate Dion Appointed to Committees for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

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          Ed Heath and Kate Dion Appointed to Committees for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut

          Business Litigation Group chair Edward J. Heath and Education Industry Team Chair Kathleen E. Dion have been appointed by Chief United States District Judge for the District of Connecticut Michael P. Shea to serve on committees for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. 

          Ed will serve as Counsel to the Federal Grievance Committee for the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut. The Committee investigates and makes recommendations regarding the disposition of complaints alleging misconduct by those persons admitted to practice in the District. Ed previously spent two years as a member of the Committee before Judge Shea appointed him to serve as Counsel. 

          Kate has been appointed to serve on the District Court’s Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Standing Committee, which makes recommendations to the Judges concerning membership in the CJA Panel. CJA Panel members, dedicated attorneys with experience and proven competence in the area of federal criminal defense, represent indigent defendants who are charged with criminal offenses in Federal Court, at both the trial and appellate level. Kate’s term begins January 1, 2024 and goes through December 31, 2025.

      • July 6, 2022

        Ed Heath and Kevin Daly Author IndustryWeek Article on Scope of Russian Sanctions

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          Ed Heath and Kevin Daly Author IndustryWeek Article on Scope of Russian Sanctions

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Kevin P. Daly authored the article “What Is the Scope of Russian Sanctions?” published in IndustryWeek on June 20, 2022. In the piece, Ed and Kevin counsel that a “clear-eyed assessment of the scope of the new sanctions is essential to understanding how to navigate them in the months, and possibly years, ahead.” Despite this complexity, there are techniques available that companies want to consider when evaluating business opportunities in light of the current and evolving restrictions. Read the article.

      • October 12, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Co-Author Article on Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Co-Author Article on Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the U.S.

          Business Litigation Group Chair Edward J. Heath, Manufacturing Industry Practice Chair Jeffrey J. White and Business Transactions Group member Anna Jinhua Wang co-authored the article “Contractual Considerations for Italian Companies Doing Business in the United States in The COVID-19 Era,” published in the July 2020 issue of the Italy – Connecticut Journal of International and Comparative Business Law. The publication is intended to inform, educate, engage and connect lawyers in Rome and Connecticut by creating a forum for members in both legal communities to share ideas, connect with each other, and share professional experiences. As noted in the introduction, the “Journal is part of a novel collaboration between the Order of Business Lawyers of Rome, which is the largest in Europe, and the Hartford County Bar Association, which is the oldest in the United States of America.”

          As the world continues to adjust to the “new normal” of the COVID-19 era, Italian companies doing business in the United States, or those planning to do so, also are adjusting to new norms in contractual relations with U.S.-based companies. The article authored by Ed, Jeff, and Anna looks at certain critical areas of U.S. contractual law that have gained attention as a result of the pandemic and also offers a high-level comparison of some common business structures that may be used by Italian companies to conduct their U.S. operations. One area of focus is force majeure, which is contained in many U.S. contracts and serves as an avenue for delaying obligated performance due to certain unanticipated events. Another area of attention focuses on the law of price gouging and examines whether companies can raise their prices to account for supply chain disruptions or other events. Read the complete article.

      • July 27, 2020

        Ed Heath and Kevin Daly Author Article on FCPA Corporate Compliance Published on ACCDocket.com

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          Ed Heath and Kevin Daly Author Article on FCPA Corporate Compliance Published on ACCDocket.com

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Kevin P. Daly authored the article “Is Your FCPA Corporate Compliance Program Up to Date? US DOJ Issues Revised Guidance” published on ACCDocket.com on July 24, 2020. Co-authored with Sasha Glassman, assistant general counsel for global materials manufacturing company Rogers Corporation, the article examines the revised guidance for how companies should structure their US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) corporate compliance policies issued by the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice on June 1, 2020. ACCDocket.com is the website for the official member publication of the Association of Corporate Counsel, ACC Docket. Read the full article.

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      • April 28, 2020

        Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Author Article on Price Gouging Published in Industry Week

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          Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Author Article on Price Gouging Published in Industry Week

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Kendra L. Berardi and Edward J. Heath authored the article “Price-Gouging 101 for Suppliers” published in Industry Week on April 27, 2020. The article shares proactive measures companies may want to consider when it comes to the pricing of products and services amid the COVID-19 pandemic, given the various federal and state emergency orders. “While the country grapples with this pandemic, any business considering making a price increase, or any business on the receiving end of a proposed price increase, will want to understand the laws that apply to price gouging and the practical options available to it.” Read the full article.

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      • April 24, 2020

        Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Quoted on Price Gouging in CT Examiner Article

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          Kendra Berardi and Ed Heath Quoted on Price Gouging in CT Examiner Article

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Kendra L. Berardi and Edward J. Heath were quoted extensively in the article “As Prices Spike Tong Fields Complaints for Price Gouging in Wake of Coronavirus” published by CT Examiner on April 18, 2020. The article uses excerpts from the webinar on price gouging that Kendra and Ed presented with Sen. Richard Blumenthal as part of a free “Coronavirus Special Topic Conference Calls Series” offered by the U.S. Department of Commerce's and the Connecticut District Export Council on April 16, 2020. During the program, they explained that there is limited federal law on price gouging and that prosecution is mostly a state issue, with laws varying from state to state. “Businesses, individuals, wholesalers, brick-and-mortar stores and online entities that allow reselling can all be subject to a price gouging claim, Berardi said. Complaints can be brought by state attorneys general or state prosecutors, initiated from a member of the public, either consumer or business, in the supply chain. Private businesses can also bring a complaint in a civil context.” “Here’s the takeaway: If you’re selling something at a price that is noticeably more than it was selling for before the pandemic, you may get investigated and prosecuted,” [Heath] said. Read the full article.

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      • May 21, 2019

        Ed Heath, Kevin Daly and Jeff White Speak at International Space Trade Summit

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          Ed Heath, Kevin Daly and Jeff White Speak at International Space Trade Summit

          Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the International Space Trade Summit in Hartford, CT on May 19-21, 2019, presented by the U.S. Department of Commerce. Kevin Daly was a panelist during the session “Export Compliance – An Industry Perspective: OEM & Supply Chain Perspectives on Meeting the Technological Challenges of Space.” Jeff White served as chair of the steering committee for the compliance track of programs. Ed Heath spoke on a panel focused on “Government Contracting and Related Compliance Strategies,” which covered topics including anti-bribery laws (such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act), government contracting, and cybersecurity requirements.

          The Summit focused on aerospace and defense, advanced manufacturing and IT companies from the "5 Eyes" alliance countries - U.S., Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the U.K. - bringing those capabilities and the countries’ high-tech supply chains into the global space sector conversation. Current and future capabilities required to be in the sector as well as available opportunities were discussed, and companies were introduced to the space agencies, original equipment manufacturers, and supply chain subject matter experts in the 5 Eyes countries, allowing the firms to gain a better understanding of their respective space sectors.  Check out news and photos from the conference on LinkedIn.

      • May 15, 2019

        Ed Heath and Jeff White Address Global Growth at 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit

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          Ed Heath and Jeff White Address Global Growth at 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit

          Ed Heath and Jeff White were among the participants at the Chief Executives Group’s 2019 Smart Manufacturing Summit in Dallas Texas on May 14 and 15, 2019. The meeting was designed for executives from mid-market companies, who shared best practices, principles and processes and heard insights from manufacturing pioneers and global powerhouses alike—with a focus on the complicated realities of today’s global manufacturing environment. 

          Robinson+Cole was a sponsor of the Summit and participated in an interactive Peer-to-Peer Roundtable, “Global Growth Without Friction,” during which Ed and Jeff discussed the legal regulations and problems manufacturing CEOs may need to navigate while growing their business internationally. The roundtable highlighted the essential considerations for global growth and showed how to begin developing ways of working internationally that can dramatically reduce friction and become a true competitive advantage. As the influence of economic uncertainty and disruptive technologies spreads into every industry, CEOs of manufacturing companies must plan smarter and work harder to capture opportunity. Expanding into new global markets is a key element of any growth strategy, but entering new international supply chains, developing relationships with foreign partners, and selling to new customers often triggers complex, daunting legal hurdles. 
           

      • February 4, 2019

        Dan Brody and Ed Heath Present on Government Enforcement in the False Claims Act Context

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          Dan Brody and Ed Heath Present on Government Enforcement in the False Claims Act Context

          Government Enforcement and White-Collar Defense Team lawyers Dan A. Brody and Edward J. Heath participated in a panel discussion during the inaugural 2018 Javits-Wagner-O'Day Legal Symposium at the George Washington University School of Law in Washington, D.C. on October 3, 2018. The Symposium centered on issues related to the Javits-Wagner-O'Day Act, also known as the AbilityOne Program. The AbilityOne Program is a federal program that provides employment opportunities for people who are blind or severely disabled by awarding government contracts for certain goods and services to nonprofit associations that train and employ such workers. In attendance were numerous major national nonprofit associations that contract, usually on a multi-million annual basis, with the federal government. Dan and Ed led a presentation and discussion that focused on practices designed to protect contractors from the various types of government investigations, driven by the U.S. Department of Justice, likely to arise in the federal False Claims Act context.

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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      • August 21, 2018

        Dan Brody and Ed Heath Co-author Article on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Published in the Connecticut Law Tribune

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          Dan Brody and Ed Heath Co-author Article on the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Published in the Connecticut Law Tribune

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Dan A. Brody and Edward J. Heath co-authored the article “New DOJ Commentary Promises Leniency for Companies Who 'Do the Right Thing’ and Self-Report Violations,” published in the Connecticut Law Tribune on August 15, 2018. The article covers the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), it’s broad reach, investigating suspected FCPA violations, and whether to self-report misconduct to the Department of Justice (DOJ.) Mr. Brody and Mr. Heath also examine the DOJ's new commentary “intended to provide the private sector with further clarity on how the DOJ approaches FCPA cases.” The commentary “reinforces the DOJ's commitment to leniency toward the companies that self-report, and states that the DOJ will apply those same principles to FCPA violations occurring in the context of mergers and acquisitions.” Read the full article.

      • July 11, 2018

        Ed Heath, Virginia McGarrity, and Joanne Rapuano Present During MLG Roundtable Discussion

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          Ed Heath, Virginia McGarrity, and Joanne Rapuano Present During MLG Roundtable Discussion

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Joanne J. Rapuano, along with Employee Benefits + Compensation Group lawyer Virginia E. McGarrity, presented during the MLG Roundtable on June 14, 2018 at the firm. Mr. Heath and Ms. Rapuano presented an interactive program on “FCPA in 2018,” which provided an overview of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and its common misconceptions. They also shared best practices for training and investigating employees in light of those common misconceptions. Ms. McGarrity's program on “The Latest Trends and Practices in Employee Benefits” covered emerging employee benefit trends shaping 2018, including pension de-risking strategies, tax reform changes to executive compensation and benefits, and the latest developments in health care reform.

      • June 28, 2018

        Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson and Ed Heath Present on Internal Investigations During AICUM Spring Symposium

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          Britt-Marie Cole-Johnson and Ed Heath Present on Internal Investigations During AICUM Spring Symposium

          Labor and Employment Group lawyer Britt-Marie K. Cole-Johnson and Business Litigation Group lawyer Edward J. Heath presented a breakout session on "Conducting Internal Investigations: Getting the Witness Interview Right" during the Association of Independent Colleges & Universities in Massachusetts (AICUM) 2018 Spring Symposium on June 6, 2018 in Waltham, Massachusetts. AICUM is the leading voice on public policy issues affecting independent higher education in Massachusetts. The association is comprised of 60 degree-granting, accredited, independent (private) colleges and universities across the Commonwealth. During the program, Ms. Cole-Johnson and Mr. Heath covered the components of an internal investigation, measures to take immediately, identifying witnesses, planning interview logistics, determining interview questions, and concluding the interview.

      • June 12, 2018

        Dan Brody and Ed Heath Present During NAPABA 2018 Northeast Regional Conference

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          Dan Brody and Ed Heath Present During NAPABA 2018 Northeast Regional Conference

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Dan A. Brody and Edward J. Heath were among the panelists that presented during a session entitled “When the Government Knocks On Your Door: Best Practices For Corporate Counsel When Responding to Grand Jury Subpoenas “ as part of the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) 2018 Northeast Regional Conference at Mohegan Sun Convention Center in Uncasville, Connecticut from June 8 to June 10, 2018. This year’s conference was hosted by the Connecticut Asian Pacific American Bar Association (CAPABA) and brings together Asian Pacific American lawyers, judges, law professors, law students, and individuals interested in Asian Pacific American legal issues throughout the Northeast Region and other regions of the United States. The panel focused on the Grand Jury process, including rules surrounding Grand Jury secrecy; differentiating Grand Jury Subpoena compliance from traditional civil discovery, the potential criminal implications involved in the underlying charges, as well as potential pitfalls in compliance; and covered the compliance process, including the initial conversation with the prosecutor, the production of documents, and witness interviews. Mr. Brody currently serves on the CAPABA Board of Directors in the role of secretary.

      • June 9, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Discuss Health Care Fraud Investigations

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Discuss Health Care Fraud Investigations

          Business Litigation Group lawyers Edward J. Heath and Kathleen E. Dion presented the webinar "Responding to Health Care Fraud Investigations—What to Do When the Government Knocks" on June 5, 2017. The presentation focused on techniques for compliance officers, managers, and in-house counsel to use when government agents appear at their offices demanding information, documents, equipment, access to employees, and testimony. Additionally, they educated attendees on the various tools available to the government in the course of investigation and enforcement activities, such as administrative subpoenas, grand jury subpoenas, and search warrants. 

      • December 15, 2015

        Hartford Lawyers Participate in CBA/Probate Judicial Joint Meeting

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          Hartford Lawyers Participate in CBA/Probate Judicial Joint Meeting

          Hartford lawyers Christopher J. Hug, Edward J. Heath, and Kelley Galica Peck presented at the Probate Judicial Assembly and CBA joint meeting in Cromwell, Connecticut, on December 2, 2015. Because the Judicial Assembly and CBA co-sponsored the event, nearly all of the state's probate judges and many private practitioners were in attendance. In all, there were over 300 attendees. Asked by court leadership to present at the meeting, Mr. Hug and Mr. Heath discussed effective hearing management conferences and critical evidentiary issues in contested probate matters, and Ms. Peck spoke on the topic of insolvent estates. Only three other practitioners presented during the daylong seminar.

          Mr. Hug, Mr. Heath, and Ms. Peck frequently speak at educational seminars for the probate judges and bar.

      • November 12, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Hosts Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program for Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Hosts Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program for Lawyers

          Robinson+Cole hosted a groundbreaking training session on November 2, 2015, for more than 35 lawyers interested in representing victims of domestic violence seeking restraining orders (orders from relief from abuse) in Connecticut. The program's goal was to encourage lawyers at other firms to model their own pro bono programs after Robinson+Cole's successful Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program. The training featured presentations by the Honorable Elizabeth A. Bozzuto of the Connecticut Superior Court, the Greater Hartford Legal Aid, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and Robinson+Cole. The Connecticut Bar Association's Young Lawyers Section co-sponsored the program. Attendees included lawyers from other major law firms, in-house corporate counsel, and Judicial Branch Court Operations.

          Robinson+Cole lawyers in attendance included Kelly Frye Barnett, Edward J. Heath, Eric D. Daniels, Jenna L. Veronneau, J. Tyler Butts, Jessica A. R. Hamilton, Andrew A. DePeau, Jonathan E. Small, Kathleen E. Dion, James R. Nault, Amanda E. Gordon, Catrina Cartegena Kohn, and Frank F. Coulom Jr.

      • October 29, 2015

        Hartford Lawyers Pen Article on the US DOJ's Controversial Yates Memo for CLT

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          Hartford Lawyers Pen Article on the US DOJ's Controversial Yates Memo for CLT

          Edward J. Heath and Conor O. Duffy authored the article "Feds Lay Down Law on Corporate Misconduct" for the October 19, 2015, issue of the Connecticut Law Tribune (CLT). The article analyzes the recent memorandum issued by U.S. Deputy Attorney General Sally Quillian Yates, which directs federal prosecutors and other US DOJ lawyers to more thoroughly pursue individuals in criminal and civil litigation so as to hold them personally accountable for alleged corporate misconduct. In the article, Mr. Heath and Mr. Duffy review the six articulated "best practices," concluding that the DOJ, under the tenure of new Attorney General Loretta Lynch, is poised to take aggressive measures to leverage individual exposure as a means to obtain more favorable resolutions from business entities, including health care organizations. To learn more, please click here to view the entire article. 

          Mr. Heath is chair of the firm's Business Litigation Group and its Government Investigations, Corporate Compliance + Criminal Defense Team. Mr. Duffy is a member of the firm's Health Law Group.

      • August 4, 2015

        Ed Heath Challenges Connecticut Lawyers to Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence

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          Ed Heath Challenges Connecticut Lawyers to Advocate for Victims of Domestic Violence

          In the wake of the recent tragedy in Middletown, Connecticut, involving the murder of a baby by his father, business litigation partner Edward J. Heath co-authored with Jamey Bell, executive director of Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA), the article "A Call to Action: Connecticut Lawyers Partner with Legal Aid and Area Shelters to Help Victims of Domestic Violence." Appearing in the June 2015 issue of the Connecticut Bar Association's Connecticut Lawyer, the article discusses the importance of legal advocacy in helping victims of domestic abuse obtain court-issued protection and how legal resources fall far below the need. Featured in the article is a family court pro bono project in which Robinson+Cole has been involved since 2012, where our lawyers have pursued restraining orders on behalf of victims of domestic abuse. Connecticut Legal Services, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, GHLA, and two domestic shelters have provided training and support. In the end, the free representation enables victims to gain protection and empowerment and gives the lawyers who help them invaluable experience along with great personal and professional satisfaction. Click here to view the article.

          Mr. Heath chairs Robinson+Cole's Government Investigations Practice Team. For seven years, he led the firm's Pro Bono Committee and presently serves as a board member and secretary of Greater Hartford Legal Aid.

      • August 18, 2014

        Hartford Lawyers Present Education Law Program to UHart Students

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          Hartford Lawyers Present Education Law Program to UHart Students

          Hartford lawyers Gregory R. Faulkner, Edward J. Heath, Nicole H. Najam, and Kathleen E. Dion presented to a class of University of Hartford doctoral students on July 30, 2014. The students are candidates in the university's Doctorate in Education Leadership program. The session's purpose was to provide an overview of higher education law, including hot topics and possible pitfalls. The class, "Education Law: When to Call Outside Counsel," covered a variety of legal issues that the students may confront in administering at institutions of higher learning. Topics ranged from contract drafting and negotiating to investigations and employment. Please click here to view the session's outline.

      • December 20, 2013

        Edward Heath and Susan Roberts Present Nonprofit Program

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          Edward Heath and Susan Roberts Present Nonprofit Program

          Business litigation lawyer Edward J. Heath and tax lawyer Susan E. Roberts presented the session "Keeping Your Organization Out of the Headlines: A Nonprofit's Guide to Legal and Financial Issues." They were joined by Kelly Frank and Patricia McGowan, members of CohnReznick's Not-for-Profit and Education Industry Practice, on November 14, 2013, in Robinson & Cole's Hartford office. The panel discussion focused on scenarios that put nonprofit organizations at risk, including lack of proper financial controls, lack of transparency, and mission creep. The program will be presented again in Boston on January 14, 2014.
      • May 2, 2013

        Hartford Lawyers Lend Hand to Homeless Individuals Seeking Job Skills

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          Hartford Lawyers Lend Hand to Homeless Individuals Seeking Job Skills

          Robinson+Cole lawyers J. C. David Hadden, Edward J. Heath, and Kathleen E. Dion, along with lawyers from Greater Hartford Legal Aid, are co-teaching the class Basic Legal Rights to mostly homeless adults striving to gain job skills and confidence. This class, presented in four sessions during the first two weeks in May at the Charter Oak Cultural Center in Hartford, covers the criminal justice system, civil courts, government benefits, family law, and housing law. It is part of a series of free, twice-a-week workshops on a range of subjects, including videography, journalism, creative writing, leadership, and using social media. The Hartford Courant article "Hartford Classes Give Skills, Confidence to Those with History of Homelessness" reports on the positive results of this program.
      • January 23, 2013

        Connecticut Law Tribune quotes Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Work

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          Connecticut Law Tribune quotes Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Work

          Robinson & Cole's restraining order program is referenced in a Connecticut Law Tribune article by Chase T. Rogers, chief justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court, and Superior Court Judge William H. Bright Jr., chair of the Judicial Branch's Pro Bono Committee. The article, “Forecast 2013: Pro Bono Initiatives Remain On Front Burner,” discusses ways to meet pro bono challenges in 2013. Each Monday since August 2012, at least two Robinson & Cole lawyers have been stationed at the Superior Court in Middletown to assist victims of domestic violence obtain or preserve court-issued restraining orders to protect themselves and their families. The firm lawyers involved in this considerable effort include Edward J. Heath, Patrick M. Birney, Andrea Donovan Napp, Benjamin B. Adams, J. Tyler Butts, Kathleen E. Dion, Amanda E. Gordon, and Nicolas F. Perry. They have been joined by lawyers from Northeast Utilities, including Honor Heath and Janet Helmke-Elmore.

      • December 10, 2012

        Wystan Ackerman, Ed Heath, and Jeff White are New Leaders in the Law

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          Wystan Ackerman, Ed Heath, and Jeff White are New Leaders in the Law

          The Connecticut Law Tribune honored three litigation partners - Wystan M. Ackerman, Edward J. Heath, and Jeffrey J. White - among 60 attorneys, all under age 40, as New Leaders in the Law. The Connecticut Law Tribune recognized the attorneys in the New Leaders in the Law 2012 yearbook, published November 5, and at an awards dinner on November 9 at the Bond Ballroom in downtown Hartford. Fellow attorney and Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy spoke at the ceremony. The Connecticut Law Tribune received more than 200 award nominations.
      • July 18, 2012

        Litigation Partner’s Comments on Governor Malloy’s Talk Before Connecticut Bar Association in Connecticut Law Tribune

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          Litigation Partner’s Comments on Governor Malloy’s Talk Before Connecticut Bar Association in Connecticut Law Tribune

          Robinson & Cole litigation partner Edward J. Heath praised Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy in the Connecticut Law Tribune story “Governor Gets Personal With Bar Members,” published on June 15, 2012. The story covered the governor addressing the Connecticut Bar Association and his praise for lawyers who do pro bono work.

          Mr. Heath, chair of Robinson & Cole’s Pro Bono Committee, said, “He’s an emblem of our profession. It makes the difference when the chief justice, when the governor, when the bar association stands up and says, ‘Pro bono is essential.’”

          Mr. Heath is a member of Connecticut Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers' committee on pro bono legal work.
      • November 2, 2011

        Robinson & Cole Lawyers Participating in Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity Mentoring Program

      • October 20, 2011

        Managing Partner Encourages Pro Bono Work at Summit

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          Managing Partner Encourages Pro Bono Work at Summit

          The Connecticut Law Tribune quoted Managing Partner John B. Lynch Jr. in its October 10, 2011, story, “Legal Leaders Seek Help for Overwhelmed Court System,” about the Pro Bono Summit organized to increase attorney participation in pro bono activities. Mr. Lynch was part of a panel of law firm managers and corporate counsel. He said there is no push back against undertaking pro bono cases at Robinson & Cole. “We give our lawyers credit for the time they spend on pro bono matters,” Lynch said.

          A committee convened by Connecticut Chief Justice Chase T. Rogers and chaired by Connecticut Superior Court Judge William H. Bright Jr. organized the summit held at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford on October 5, 2011. Approximately 130 members of the bar attended. Business litigation lawyer Edward J. Heath and land law lawyer Dwight H. Merriam serve on the Pro Bono Committee.

      • June 13, 2011

        Pro Bono Committee Plans Summit to Encourage Pro Bono Legal Work

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          Pro Bono Committee Plans Summit to Encourage Pro Bono Legal Work

          The Judicial Branch’s Pro Bono Committee, under the leadership of its chair, Judge William H. Bright Jr., is preparing for a pro bono summit later this year. The goal of the statewide summit is to increase attorney awareness of and participation in pro bono activities. Robinson & Cole business litigation partner Edward J. Heath and land law partner Dwight H. Merriam are members of the Pro Bono Committee. For more information, read the Connecticut Law Tribune article, “Pro Bono Committee Members Roll Up Sleeves.”
      • March 18, 2011

        Ed Heath Writes About Unfair Trade and Sales Acts for Connecticut Law Tribune

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          Ed Heath Writes About Unfair Trade and Sales Acts for Connecticut Law Tribune

          Edward J. Heath, business litigation partner and chair of the White-Collar Defense and Corporate Compliance Practice Team, wrote an article, “Another Route To Enjoining Deceptive Business Practices,” published in the March 2011 issue of the Connecticut Law Tribune. Mr. Heath examines the applicability of the Connecticut Unfair Sales Practices Act to general business litigation matters, even those that do not involve sales, and he explains how this often overlooked sibling to the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act may provide a more streamlined road to a business remedy.
      • October 22, 2010

        Two Robinson & Cole Attorneys Receive 40 Under Forty Award

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          Two Robinson & Cole Attorneys Receive 40 Under Forty Award

          Robinson & Cole attorneys Edward J. Heath, chair of the Government Investigations and Criminal Defense Practice, and Brian P. Henry, counsel in the Products Liability and Subrogation Group, received the Hartford Business Journal's 40 Under Forty award at a dinner on September 30, 2010, at the Connecticut Convention Center. The award honors professionals under age 40 who “share a commitment to business growth, personal excellence, and deep community involvement.”

          To see a photo of the award recipients, click here.

      • April 15, 2010

        “What To Do When the Government Knocks” Do’s and Don’ts

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          “What To Do When the Government Knocks” Do’s and Don’ts

          Few events can be more disruptive to a workplace than a knock on the door from government officials with a search warrant. Other demands for information, such as document subpoenas and letter requests, can also produce considerable anxiety for corporate officers who may wonder what they are required by law to produce and what steps they may properly take to protect their company. Using a "do's" and "don'ts" format, our Government Investigations and Criminal Defense team explains how the process works, what rights you have, and to whom you can turn to for help. We included practical steps you can take in the time between that knock at the door and when you call legal counsel, to best position your company for the events that follow. Please click here to read "What To Do When the Government Knocks."
      • August 18, 2009

        Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Work Featured Prominently in Connecticut Law Tribune Feature Story

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          Robinson & Cole's Pro Bono Work Featured Prominently in Connecticut Law Tribune Feature Story

          The Connecticut Law Tribune's feature story "More Helping Hands" in the August 17 edition featured quotes from Pro Bono Committee chair Edward J. Heath. In addition, the firm's significant efforts helping the New London Homeless Hospitality Center was prominent in the article. Timothy D. Bates, partner in New London, described the more than 240 hours he and Hartford associate Joel C. Norwood have logged assisting the client in their zoning and closure issues. Click here to read article.
      • June 12, 2009

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Co-author Article for Connecticut Business & Industry Association

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          Robinson & Cole Attorneys Co-author Article for Connecticut Business & Industry Association

          Business Litigation attorneys Edward J. Heath and John M. Tanski co-authored the article “TARP’s new ’cop on the beat’ pledges aggressive federal investigations” for the Connecticut Business & Industry Association. The Fairfield County Business Journal published the article. To read it, click here.

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        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2023 Super Lawyers®

          A total of 35 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2023. In addition, 27 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Appellate Group chair Linda L. Morkan and Manufacturing Industry Team chair Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2023 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2023 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in 2022 Super Lawyers®

          A total of 39 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2022. In addition, 30 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Jeffrey J. White was named to the Top 50: 2022 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2022 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2022 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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      • September 30, 2022

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • October 14, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 42 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the States of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2021. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Bruce B. Barth and Jeffrey J. White were named to the Top 50: 2021 Connecticut Super Lawyers list. Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2021 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list and, similarly, Natalie D. Ramsey was included in the Top 50: 2021 Women Pennsylvania Super Lawyers list. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 7, 2021

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • October 15, 2020

        47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

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          47 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized in Super Lawyers®

          A total of 47 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island for 2020. In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          Also, Bruce B. Barth was named to the Top 50: 2020 Connecticut Super Lawyers list and Linda L. Morkan appears on the Top 25: 2020 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 8, 2020

        Robinson+Cole Recognized in Benchmark Litigation

      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 2, 2019

        Robinson+Cole Recognized by Benchmark Litigation

      • January 30, 2019

        Ed Heath Elected President of Greater Hartford Legal Aid

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          Ed Heath Elected President of Greater Hartford Legal Aid

          Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA), an organization whose mission is to secure justice for and to protect the rights of the needy residents of Hartford County, has elected Business Litigation Group lawyer Edward J. Heath to president and chair of its board of directors. For 60 years, GHLA has increased access to the courts, advocated for fairness in the application of law, and broken down barriers and improved systems while practicing preventive law. Ed previously served as vice president and has been a member of the board of directors for the last seven years. Read more in the press release.

      • June 11, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Honored by Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation as a “Leader for Justice”

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          Robinson+Cole Honored by Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation as a “Leader for Justice”

          The Greater Hartford Legal Aid Foundation (GHLAF) honored Robinson+Cole during its Celebrating Leaders for Justice event at the Pond House Café in West Hartford on May 30, 2018. The event honors leaders in the legal industry who have dedicated their time, expertise, and financial resources to help Greater Hartford Legal Aid (GHLA) end poverty and fight for justice in the Greater Hartford area. 

          “Robinson+Cole has been an estimable partner to GHLA since its inception in 1958, helping GHLA to provide core legal aid to hundreds of thousands of clients over those decades,” said GHLAF President Ricardo Anzaldua. “Since The Foundation's incorporation, Robinson+Cole has been a generous and consistent supporter, singlehandedly contributing over $559,000 to support GHLA's work.” Read more and view a photo in the press release.

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      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • September 21, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Honored for Longtime Support of Pro Bono Partnership

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          Robinson+Cole Honored for Longtime Support of Pro Bono Partnership

          The Pro Bono Partnership’s Hartford Program presented Robinson+Cole with the Partnership’s inaugural Founders’ Award during a 10th anniversary celebration hosted by the firm on September 12, 2017.

          Robinson+Cole has housed the Pro Bono Partnership’s Hartford Program for 10 years. In addition to donating office space and providing access to conference rooms, office services, and IT assistance, the firm’s lawyers have continually volunteered their time to participate in the Partnership’s pro bono projects.

          "Robinson+Cole truly embodies the spirit of the Founders' Award, and I'm pleased to honor the firm with our inaugural award,” said Priya Morganstern, Hartford Program Director for the Pro Bono Partnership. “Robinson+Cole understands the importance of pro bono work and the tremendous positive impact nonprofits have on our community."

          View the press release.

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      • August 25, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Dedication and Outstanding Contributions

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          Robinson+Cole Presents Annual Awards for Dedication and Outstanding Contributions

          Robinson+Cole recently recognized five of its lawyers for their pro bono work, community service, mentoring, and efforts to promote an inclusive work environment.

          Eric D. Daniels announced the Community Service Award, which went to Lisa M. Boyle. Wystan M. Ackerman presented the Mentor of the Year Awards, which were given to Edward J. Heath, Mitchell L. Lampert, and Sorell E. Negro. Pro bono partner Peter R. Knight presented the firm’s Pro Bono Award, which also went to Sorell E. Negro. Lastly, the Diversity and Inclusion Award was presented to John H. Kane by Nuala E. Droney.

          Read more about the honorees and their work in the press release. View photos from the awards presentation here.

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      • April 19, 2017

        Ed Heath Elected to Connecticut Bar Foundation Board of Directors

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          Ed Heath Elected to Connecticut Bar Foundation Board of Directors

          The Connecticut Bar Foundation (CBF), an organization dedicated to enhancing the understanding and improvement of the law and supporting equal access to legal services, has appointed Robinson+Cole lawyer Edward J. Heath to its Board of Directors. In addition to serving on the board of directors, Mr. Heath is a Fellow of the CBF's James W. Cooper Fellows Program. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 18, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2016. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 23 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • November 19, 2015

        Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Recognizes Robinson+Cole

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          Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Recognizes Robinson+Cole

          The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) recognized Robinson+Cole with its Lawrence and Shirley Bostrom Pillars of Change Award at the First 100 Plus Awards Ceremony on November 6, 2015. The firm was honored for establishing the Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) Program, which provides pro bono representation to victims of domestic violence. Additionally, Robinson+Cole partner Nuala E. Droney was among the individuals honored in this year's First 100 Plus class. Ms. Droney was recognized for her long-running leadership of the firm's DVRO Program and her efforts to organize similar programs statewide with other law firms.

          On November 2, Robinson+Cole hosted a groundbreaking training session for more than 35 lawyers interested in representing victims of domestic violence seeking restraining orders in Connecticut. The session, co-sponsored by the Connecticut Bar Association/Young Lawyers Section, encouraged lawyers at other firms to model their own pro bono programs after Robinson+Cole's DVRO Program. It featured presentations by the Honorable Elizabeth A. Bozzuto of the Connecticut Superior Court, Greater Hartford Legal Aid, CCADV, and Robinson+Cole. Attendees included attorneys from other major law firms, in-house corporate counsel, and Judicial Branch Court Operations. View a photo from the CCADV First 100 Awards Ceremony and learn more in the news release.

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      • October 19, 2015

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2015. The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.
          In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here. See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • October 17, 2014

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers

          A total of 54 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York for 2014.The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 21 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.

          To see the recognized attorneys and their areas of practice, click here.

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      • November 21, 2013

        Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Names Six Robinson & Cole Lawyers Among its “First 100”

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          Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence Names Six Robinson & Cole Lawyers Among its “First 100”

          The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) honored six Robinson & Cole lawyers among its "First 100" at a breakfast ceremony on November 19, 2013. Benjamin B. Adams, Patrick M. Birney, J. Tyler Butts, Edward J. Heath, Kristopher I. Moore, and Jonathan H. Schaefer were among the male leaders from across Connecticut recognized for making a difference and standing committed to raising awareness of the availability of, and access to, domestic violence services.

          WTNH Channel 8 News interviewed Ed Heath at the ceremony. Watch the clip here.

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      • November 7, 2013

        Connecticut Legal Services Honors Robinson & Cole for Pro Bono Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program

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          Connecticut Legal Services Honors Robinson & Cole for Pro Bono Domestic Violence Restraining Order Program

          Connecticut Legal Services honored Robinson & Cole at its annual meeting on October 29, 2013, for the firm's Domestic Violence Restraining Order (DVRO) Program. The recognition was presented on behalf of the board, staff, and clients of Connecticut Legal Services, Inc. to Robinson & Cole for its "innovative and successful efforts to create the Pro Bono Restraining Order Project benefitting victims of domestic violence who seek relief from the Middletown Court." The efforts of 11 Robinson & Cole lawyers, who have provided over 550 hours of pro bono service through the DVRO Program, have made the following legal representation possible: 50 engagements initiated, 17 ex parte applications and affidavits completed, and 33 evidentiary hearings held.
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      • June 21, 2013

        Local Organizations Recognize Robinson & Cole’s Pro Bono Service

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          Local Organizations Recognize Robinson & Cole’s Pro Bono Service

          Robinson & Cole cultivates a culture of pro bono service among its lawyers through the leadership of Edward J. Heath, pro bono partner and chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee, evident by recent honors numerous lawyers have received. Mr. Heath received the Connecticut Law Tribune's Pro Bono award, Alaine C. Doolan received the Connecticut Bar Association's Honorable Anthony V. DeMayo Pro Bono Award, and 33 lawyers made the CBA's 2012 Pro Bono Honor Roll.

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      • December 21, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Attorneys Appointed to Board of Directors of Nonprofits

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          Robinson & Cole Attorneys Appointed to Board of Directors of Nonprofits

          Robinson & Cole attorneys have recently joined the boards of four nonprofit agencies. Business litigation attorney Amanda B. Barry has joined the Board of Directors of The Children's Law Center, employment and labor attorney Nicole A. Bernabo was appointed to the Board of Directors of Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut, Inc., business litigation attorney Edward J. Heath has been elected to the Board of Directors of Greater Hartford Legal Aid, and health law attorney Brian D. Nichols has joined the Executive Board of Give an Hour.
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      • October 22, 2012

        Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

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          Super Lawyers® Names 49 Robinson & Cole Attorneys to 2012 List and Recognizes 26 as Rising Stars

          A total of 49 Robinson & Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island for 2012. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 26 attorneys at the firm were recognized as "Rising Stars." Read an explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology here.

          Recognized attorneys and their areas of practice can be read in the full press release.

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      • June 13, 2012

        Connecticut Bar Association Honors Edward J. Heath with Pro Bono Award for Work with Veterans

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          Connecticut Bar Association Honors Edward J. Heath with Pro Bono Award for Work with Veterans

          Robinson & Cole litigation partner and chair of the firm's Pro Bono Committee, Edward J. Heath, received the 2012 Pro Bono Award from the Connecticut Bar Association for his work in 2011.

          Mr. Heath was presented the award at the Connecticut Bar Association's annual luncheon on June 11, 2012, at the Connecticut Convention Center along with four other deserving honorees. Connecticut Governor Dannel P. Malloy was the keynote speaker at the event.
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      • July 27, 2010

        Two Robinson & Cole Attorneys Named to Hartford Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty”

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          Two Robinson & Cole Attorneys Named to Hartford Business Journal’s “40 Under Forty”

          Robinson & Cole is pleased to announce that Edward J. Heath and Brian P. Henry were honored as two of 40 business professionals under the age of 40 who have achieved distinction as leaders in their respective fields. The "40 Under Forty" award is given out by the Chambers of Commerce in Hartford County in partnership with the Hartford Business Journal. Winners "share a commitment to business growth, personal excellence, and deep community involvement." Mr. Heath is a partner in the Business Litigation Group and chair of the Government Investigations and Criminal Defense Practice. Mr. Henry joined Robinson & Cole earlier this year and brings 11 years of experience in the areas of fire and explosion and products liability litigation.
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