Connecticut attorneys now have new, express obligations for the use of generative artificial intelligence in court filings—and those obligations are already in effect. On June 23, 2026, the judges of the Superior Court adopted new Practice Book § 4-9 governing
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A Brief Review, published by Connecticut Appellate Law Firm, focuses on appellate practice and procedure within Connecticut. The blog covers topics such as the automatic appellate stay in family law cases, strategies for preserving issues for appeal through trial briefing, deadlines and timing for filing appeals, and procedural aspects of probate appeals. It also provides guidance on what to expect during the appellate process after trial. The content is aimed at attorneys practicing in Connecticut, offering practical insights into navigating the state's appellate courts and rules.
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Connecticut Supreme Court Certification Watch: June 2026
Each month, the Connecticut Supreme Court grants a number of petitions for certification to appeal from the Connecticut Appellate Court. When certification is granted, the Court identifies the specific legal question—or questions—it will review. Petitions for certification to appeal are…
Premises Liability Appeal in Connecticut: Post-Repair Evidence Lessons from Vargas
For plaintiff’s attorneys handling premises liability cases, protecting a judgment starts long before filing an appeal in Connecticut. The evidence used to prove defect and notice at trial can determine whether a plaintiff’s judgment survives appellate review. The Connecticut Appellate…
When a Connecticut Appeal Becomes Moot: The Risk of Ignoring Independent Grounds for Judgment
Sometimes an appeal is lost before the Appellate Court reaches the merits. That is what happened in Ansonia Police Union FOP Local 913 v. City of Ansonia, a recent Connecticut Appellate Court decision that offers a clean reminder of an…
Connecticut Supreme Court Certification Watch: May 2026
Each month, the Connecticut Supreme Court grants a number of petitions for certification to appeal from the Connecticut Appellate Court. When certification is granted, the Court identifies the specific legal question—or questions—it will review. Petitions for certification to appeal are…
Should You File a Motion for Articulation in Connecticut? Strategic Considerations on Appeal
“Should I file a motion for articulation?” That is one of the most common appellate questions I hear from trial attorneys. And like most appellate questions, the answer is: it depends. Whether to file a motion for articulation is one…
Connecticut Supreme Court Certification Watch: April 2026
Each month, the Connecticut Supreme Court grants a number of petitions for certification to appeal from the Connecticut Appellate Court. When certification is granted, the Court identifies the specific legal question—or questions—it will review. Petitions for certification to appeal are…
Motions for Articulation in Connecticut: What They Are and Why They Matter on Appeal
A strong appeal does not begin in the Appellate Court. It begins in the trial court, where the record is built. After an adverse ruling, trial attorneys often turn to the trial court’s decision to evaluate potential appellate issues. But…
Connecticut Supreme Court Certification Watch: March 2026
Each month, the Connecticut Supreme Court grants a number of petitions for certification to appeal from the Connecticut Appellate Court. When certification is granted, the Court identifies the specific legal question—or questions—it will review. Petitions for certification to appeal are…
Connecticut Supreme Court Certification Watch: January and February 2026
Each month, the Connecticut Supreme Court grants a number of petitions for certification to appeal from the Connecticut Appellate Court. When certification is granted, the Court identifies the specific legal question—or questions—it will review. Petitions for certification to appeal are…