Category: Law & Order

Quinnipiac University to host workshop, “A Survey of Beliefs and Priorities About Access to Justice in Family Law: The Search for a Multidisciplinary Perspective,” on Dec. 1

The workshop, which will feature speakers Peter Salem and Michael Saini, will take place in MNH Room 105 on the North Haven Campus. It is free and open to the public.

Quinnipiac University School of Law to host Nov. 5 open house

The Quinnipiac University School of Law will host an open house for prospective students from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5, on the North Haven Campus, 370 Bassett Road.

Pepperdine law professor to explore global mediation trends and challenges at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center

Stipanowich will take stock of the global expansion of mediation practice and related challenges, including the wide variations in mediation practice, the impact of lawyers on mediation and the appropriate interplay between client and counsel in making process choices.

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QU School of Law to host symposium on Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia

“A Symposium on the Life and Career of Justice Antonin Scalia” will take place on Thursday, Oct. 6, from 6-8:30 p.m. in the Ceremonial Courtroom at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Basset Road.

Yaccarino Rides Along with North Haven Police Department

Rep. Yaccarino, a member of the legislature’s Public Safety Committee stated that this police ride-along gave him a deeper understanding of what our local police force endures on a daily basis, along with an often demanding schedule.

U.S. Attorneys Daly of Conn. and Fishman of N.J. to be featured speakers at Quinnipiac University School of Law Center Feb. 24

U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut the Hon. Deirdre M. Daly and U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey the Hon. Paul J. Fishman will be the featured speakers at the discussion, “Wearing

Texas A&M law professor to discuss negotiation and plea bargaining

Cynthia Alkon, a professor at Texas A&M University School of Law, will present the talk, “Negotiation & Plea Bargaining,” from noon to 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road. This event is free and open to the public.

Retired judge to discuss Connecticut’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems

The Hon. Clarance Jones, a retired Superior Court judge, will discuss his novel, “Triumph,” which is about Connecticut’s child welfare and juvenile justice systems, from 4:30-6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, in the Lynne L. Pantalena Law Library, Room 221, in the Quinnipiac University School of Law Center, 370 Bassett Road. This event is free and open to the public.

Fasano, Senate Republicans Applaud Senate Passage of Excessive Force Bill

Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (R-North Haven), Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore Kevin Witkos (R-Canton), and Senator John A. Kissel (R-Enfield), Ranking Member of the General Assembly’s Judiciary Committee, applauded the Senate’s bipartisan passage of legislation that aims to increase police training and provides incentives to municipalities to equip police officers with body cameras while on duty and interacting with the public.

Virginia Tech Survivor Spreads the Word About the Importance of Active-Shooter Response

Kristina Anderson recounted her story, “Lessons Learned: Surviving the Virginia Tech Tragedy,” for members of the Quinnipiac University community as well as officials with the Connecticut chapter of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators.

North Haven Housing Authority Chairman in Court

[box]By Noelle Gardner – News 8 Reporter[/box] NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A North Haven housing official that was arrested on sexual assault charges Tuesday, faced a judge Wednesday afternoon for arraignment. Ralph Cook, the housing

UPDATE: North Haven Housing Authority Chairman, Ralph Cook, Arrested On Sexual Assault Charges

[box]By NEWS 8’s Stephanie Simoni[/box] The head of North Haven’s Housing Authority has been arrested on sexual assault charges. Ralph Cook, the housing authority’s chairman and a Rotary Club volunteer, is still behind bars at