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...

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.

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...

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...

Connecticut Quadrennial Property Tax Exemption Renewals Due Nov. 1

Tax-exempt organizations in Connecticut have until Nov. 1 to file their Quadrennial Property Tax Exemption Report (also known as an “M-3 application”), or risk losing their property tax exemption. The state requires that the forms be filed every...

Connecticut High School Football All-Classification Rankings: October 20, 2025

Another week of the 2025 Connecticut high school football season has come and gone, and High School On SI has all of the latest computer rankings for each classification as of October 20, 2025. High School On SI's formula was created using its own...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Connecticut senator faces criticism over social media post at ‘No Kings’ rally

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A Connecticut state senator is facing criticism after posting a photo at a ‘No Kings’ rally on social media. Senator Saud Anwar, who represents District Three, posted the picture on Saturday while attending a rally as part...

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...

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...

Early voting begins in Connecticut on Monday: What you need to know

Early Voting Early voting starts Monday at 10 a.m., two weeks ahead of Election Day. It runs until Nov. 2, two days before Election Day. Most polling places will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. There are also four additional hours of voting on...

‘Massive Legal Siege’ Against Social Media Companies Looms

Thousands of plaintiffs’ complaints, millions of pages of internal documents and transcripts of countless hours of depositions are about to land in U.S. courtrooms, threatening the future of the biggest social media companies. The blizzard of...

'Anticipating an uptick': Connecticut fire leaders concerned about 2025 wildfire season

Last year was one of the most destructive wildfire seasons in state history, and the worst in 40 years. HARTFORD, Conn. — In and out, in and out. The office for Connecticut's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) in Hartford is...

Opinion: ‘The Whalers Effect’ Part II — the Connecticut Sun belongs in Hartford

Let’s say the quiet part out loud: when it comes to using public funds to subsidize private sports organizations that debate should not be part of this debate of relocating the Connecticut Sun to Hartford. It’s irrelevant. For every economic study...