Posts by Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC
Cybersecurity and a Lawyer’s Ethical Duty to Protect Your Data
Modern law depends on technology, and with that comes the responsibility to keep client information safe. Attorneys Brendon P. Levesque and Michael S. Taylor of Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently presented at the Connecticut Bar Association’s Continuing Legal Education seminar, “Cybersecurity & Legal Ethics: Protecting Client Data in a Digital Age.” They discussed a…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Argues Before the Connecticut Supreme Court in Fatal Fire Case
Attorneys Michael Taylor and Brendon Levesque from Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently appeared before the Connecticut Supreme Court, representing the estates of 29 individuals tragically killed in a 2017 fire at a call center in Davao City, Philippines. Attorney Michael S. Taylor argued on behalf of the estate administrator, challenging a lower court’s decision…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Set to Argue Precedent-Setting Appellate Case Before the Connecticut Supreme Court
Manginelli v. Regency House (SC20767) Brendon Levesque and Michael Taylor are representing the defendants in one of the most significant cases to be considered by the Connecticut Supreme Court in the past several years. The case, which should be argued before the Court in April, concerns the Executive Orders that Governor Lamont issued after declaring…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC Wins Motion to Dismiss for Lack of Standing
Under the law, you don’t have to hire an attorney, just like you don’t have to hire a plumber to fix your sink or a mason to build a deck. But there are benefits to doing so, and a recent case we handled shows exactly why. Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC recently won a motion…
Read MoreGM Offers Use-Based Auto Insurance with Data from OnStar Vehicle
In the age of the Internet of All Things, when everything is connected to everything else, including cars, companies are attempting to use the data from all those connections to their advantage. One such company is General Motors Co., which is working to adjust insurance rates based on the driving behavior obtained from this data.…
Read MoreYes, You Need a DUI Defense Lawyer for a First Offense
Driving under the influence laws in Connecticut have become harsher over the past few years as the state has recognized that penalties need to be stricter. Even if you are facing a first-time offense for DUI in Connecticut, it is a smart move to hire a DUI lawyer to defend you in court. DUI penalties,…
Read MoreLet Us Help Move Your Case Forward
In these unprecedented and unsure times, you can rest assured that Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC can work to move your case forward, whether it is in criminal or civil court. While many businesses have ceased normal operations, or have gone entirely remote, we continue to push forward with many different safety precautions in place.…
Read MoreDispute Regarding Student-Athlete Compensation to Be Heard by Supreme Court
In what has been a longstanding battle regarding student-athlete compensation, the United States Supreme Court has announced that it will hear a case involving the NCAA. The NCAA filed a petition with the court that defends the restrictions it has in place for student-athlete compensation. This case, pending the outcome, could have big implications on…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Handles Cases Involving NCAA Sports Waivers
Learn more about the NCAA guidelines High school and junior college athletes struggle with the decision about where they will play their Division I years when the time comes. This decision has recently become even more difficult due to the ongoing pandemic. As a result, many athletes have transferred to new schools since the academic…
Read MoreBarry, Taylor & Levesque Secures “Policy Limits” Insurance Settlement for Family of Woman Killed in DUI
On June 7, 2020, Russell Stone of Attleboro, Massachusetts was allegedly twice the legal limit for intoxication when he crashed his car into a tree, killing one of his passengers. Our client, also of Attleboro, was in the backseat of the vehicle, and did not survive the accident. Stone and another passenger were taken to…
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