Aug 25 2017
Connecticut Supreme Court Partially Strikes Down Federal “Fluctuating” Workweek Rule
Last week, the Connecticut Supreme Court partially struck down the federal “fluctuating” workweek rule for Connecticut’s workers, stating the system of denying employees their full overtime compensation can no longer […]
Aug 21 2017
Conn. Supreme Court Boosts Overtime Pay, Strikes ‘Fluctuating’ Workweek Rule
As it appeared in the Connecticut Law Tribune ROBERT STORACE, The Connecticut Law Tribune The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the federal fluctuating workweek used to calculate overtime pay for a […]
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Apr 21 2017
Stephen Fitzgerald wins First Circuit Appeal, Confirming Maximium Punitive Damages Award for Railroad Worker Subjected to Retaliation
A federal appeals court has affirmed that Pan Am Railways, Inc. must pay $260,000 in punitive and compensatory damages to a railroad worker who was subjected to retaliation after filing […]
Aug 16 2016
Stephen J. Fitzgerald Named 2017 Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C. Partner Stephen J. Fitzgerald was recently named by Best Lawyers in America as the 2017 Lawyer of the Year for Employment Law – Individuals […]
Oct 1 2015
Every Garrison, Levin-Epstein Lawyer Recognized by Super Lawyers
Garrison, Levin-Epstein is proud to announce that all six of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2015 issue of Connecticut Super Lawyers. Joe Garrison and Rob Richardson were each […]
Aug 18 2015
Every Garrison, Levin-Epstein Partner Recognized by Best Lawyers in America
Garrison, Levin-Epstein, Richardson, Fitzgerald & Pirrotti, P.C., is proud to announce that all five of its partners have been selected for the 2015-16 edition of Best Lawyers in the category of Employment […]
Feb 24 2015
Appellate Court Affirms Verdict for Garrison, Levin-Epstein Client in Defamation Case
In an opinion released on February 24, the Connecticut Appellate Court affirmed a jury verdict for Garrison, Levin-Epstein client Jeffrey Nelson in his defamation and tortious interference case against his […]
Oct 27 2014
All Five Garrison, Levin-Epstein Partners Selected as Connecticut Super Lawyers (Once Again)
Garrison, Levin-Epstein is proud to announce that all five of our partners have been selected as 2014 Connecticut Super Lawyers, repeating their performance from 2013. Joe Garrison was named the […]
Sep 8 2014
Four Partners Re-Elected to Best Lawyers, Including Two “Lawyers of the Year”
Garrison, Levin-Epstein partners Joe Garrison, Ethan Levin-Epstein, Rob Richardson, and Steve Fitzgerald have each been selected as 2014-15 Best Lawyers. Rob Richardson and Steve Fitzgerald were each selected as “Lawyer […]
Apr 2 2010
Jury Awards Former Pfizer Scientist $1.37 Million
As it appeared in the Hartford Courant WHISTLE-BLOWER April 02, 2010|By EDMUND H. MAHONY, The Hartford Courant HARTFORD — — A former Pfizer scientist who claims that she has been paralyzed […]
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Apr 2 2010
A Pfizer Whistle-Blower Is Awarded $1.4 Million
As it appeared in the New York Times By ANDREW POLLACK and DUFF WILSON A federal jury has awarded $1.37 million in damages to a former Pfizer scientist who claimed she was sickened by a […]
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Apr 2 2010
Scientist Wins Whistle-Blower Suit Vs. Pfizer
As it appeared in The Associated Press By Yvonne Nava | Friday, Apr 2, 2010 | Updated 8:45 AM EST Three, years ago, Becky McClain, of Deep River, went after Pfizer, saying a genetically […]
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