Environmental Developments to Watch in New England

With an office in Boston, Beveridge & Diamond (B&D) closely tracks developments, upcoming deadlines, and business implications for companies with operations in Massachusetts and the greater New England region. This article summarizes key areas of...

A Hartford Lawyer's Decision Shines a Ray of Light

Emily Cousins In the latest lawsuit, Ryan McKeen, Allison McKeen, his wife, and McKeen Law LLC sued Andrew Garza and his firm, Claggett Sykes & Garza, for alleged defamation and violations of the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act.

When Surplus Lines Brokers Are Off the Hook: Connecticut Department Issues Bulletin on New Diligent Effort Exception

On October 10, 2025, the Connecticut Department of Insurance (the Department) issued Bulletin SL-6 (the Bulletin) to restate the requirements generally applicable to surplus lines placements, and to advise that the diligent effort exception...

How Much Do They Make?? These Reps Help Influencers’ Bring in the Mega Revenue

Lori Arias, Georgia Berger and Matt Teng Select Management Group These three managers have a knack for growing brands: In 2020, Arias orchestrated a partnership between Sarah Cheung and incubator Gloss Ventures to launch SACHEU Beauty. Berger sold...

Chamber seeking small business, leader nominations

BRISTOL — The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce is accepting nominations for its Small Business Awards and Emerging Leader recognition, which will be presented at its annual Holiday Party. The Central Connecticut Chambers of Commerce will...

Islamic Group CAIR’s Lawsuit Against University to Block Antisemitism Course Prompts Derision

(New York Jewish Week) — Greenpoint, Brooklyn is known for many things: its extensive waterfront, a tight-knit Polish community and a vibrant arts scene. One thing it’s not known for: a thriving Jewish community. But that’s rapidly changing. The...

What happened inside Foxwoods Resorts Casino room? Reports say active law enforcement situation - all details

Synopsis An active law enforcement is continuing in a Fox Tower hotel room at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Connecticut. Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation Police, Connecticut State Police, and Ledyard Police are all reacting. Officials...

What Does Connecticut Casual Really Mean For Your Wardrobe

Have you ever heard of 'Connecticut Casual'? I was watching an old episode of The Office, and Steve Carell describes the dress code for a garden party as 'Connecticut Casual'. Is that real? I did the research. According to urbandictionary.com...

Could New Skyscrapers Elevate Connecticut’s Urban Landscape?

The news of someone actually coming up with a plan to build a bridge across Long Island Sound has me thinking. Connecticut needs something massive like that to compete with the giants that we're in between. Here's a way to compete with New York...

New England Legal Awards 2025: Q&As With Law Firm of the Year Finalists

Connecticut Law Tribune is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2025 Law Firm of the Year Award. All the honorees will be recognized, and winners of finalist categories announced, at the awards ceremony to be held Oct. 23 at the The Westin...

Muslim Groups Call on US Lawmakers to Condemn Jewish Rep. Randy Fine for ‘Islamophobic Attack’ on Mamdani

Greenpoint, Brooklyn is known for many things: its extensive waterfront, a tight-knit Polish community and a vibrant arts scene. One thing it’s not known for: a thriving Jewish community. But that’s rapidly changing. The Greenpoint Shul — North...

NBA head coach and player charged in sprawling sports betting and Mafia-backed poker...

The two indictments unsealed in New York create a massive cloud for the NBA — which opened its season this week — and show how certain types of wagers are vulnerable to massive fraud in the growing, multibillion-dollar legal sports-betting...

CT Housing Conference discusses getting the housing bill passed in special legislative session

Connecticut communities were praised for increasing their affordable housing stock during the third annual housing conference hosted by the state’s Department of Housing. However, state lawmakers debated what it would take to get the sweeping...

The Business of Bagels: How New York’s Most Iconic Food Fuels a Culinary Economy

From small bakeries to global brands, New York’s bagel makers are shaping a cultural and culinary economy rooted in tradition and reinvention. Courtesy Utopia Bagels There are few foods more synonymous with New York City than the bagel—a simple...

Climate lawyers keep losing. SCOTUS can end their crusade

A federal judge in Montana dismissed a climate lawsuit last week, marking another defeat for a legal strategy that even its backers admit is a backdoor way of pursuing energy policies they can’t get through the legislative process. A case now...

Missing Vermont man found dead in Connecticut River

WESTMORELAND, N.H. (WCAX) - Authorities say a Vermont man who went missing while canoeing on the Connecticut River was found dead Sunday afternoon near his overturned canoe. New Hampshire Fish and Game says conservation officers were notified...

How Connecticut became a battleground for earned wage access

Key insights: The number of states with earned wage access legislation doubled in 2025 with six states passing new laws, with particularly tough laws in Connecticut. What's at stake: Earned wage access is budding industry and new state laws will...

Inspire Taps Korean Businessman to Lead Struggling Casino Resort at Incheon International

Posted on: October 20, 2025, 01:03h. Last updated on: October 20, 2025, 01:38h. Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will soon have a new CEO Inspire has underwhelmed compared with its preopening forecasts The casino is located at Seoul’s...

Connecticut AG sues EPA for ending $7 billion clean energy funding program

Attorney General William Tong signed onto a lawsuit alongside a number attorneys general from across the United States. HARTFORD, Conn — Connecticut joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in a lawsuit against the Environmental...

Connecticut students, high schools can win up to $26K through safe driving video contest

State officials have announced the 17th annual Teen Safe Driving Video Contest, which is hosted by the state’s Department of Motor Vehicles and Travelers. WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut teens are being called to create video public service...