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Judge Peter Dorsey, Federal Judge, Dies at 80

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Litigation

The bench lost another notable judge this past week. Judge Peter Dorsey — who was the former chief judge of the District of Connecticut and who continued to serve despite taking “senior” status — died Friday at the age of 80. I last appeared before Judge Dorsey very late last year. He had a wonderful… Continue Reading

Why Judges Like Robert Satter Still Matter

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Litigation

Connecticut lost a fine trial judge this week.  Judge Robert Satter died Monday at the age of 92. Most employers have probably never heard of him.  That’s a shame because they probably would’ve liked him. (There was a great interview conducted with him from the Rutgers Oral History Archive. Read it. I’ll wait.) I only… Continue Reading

Connecticut Department of Labor Commissioner Patricia Mayfield Dies at 65

By Daniel Schwartz on Posted in Laws and Regulations, Wage & Hour

Department of Labor Commissioner Patricia Mayfield — who had signaled that she was retiring as of February 1st — died yesterday at her home in Waterbury of an undisclosed illness.  In her place, Linda Agnew, of West Hartford, will serve as acting commissioner. The Hartford Courant has a full report on her life and accomplishments… Continue Reading