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Remembering Hugh Keefe: A Pioneering Force in Connecticut’s Criminal Defense Bar Passes Away at 82

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New Haven, Conn. — Hugh Keefe, a prominent figure in Connecticut’s criminal defense landscape for over 50 years, passed away on Friday at the age of 82. His contributions to the field have left a profound impact on both colleagues and clients throughout his career. Keefe’s reputation as a formidable advocate was widely acknowledged. “He was a fantastic lawyer,” said close friend and fellow attorney William F. Dow III. Dow noted that Keefe possessed a rare ability to uplift others in the legal profession. “Any number of prosecutors and judges and lawyers are where they … Read more

Remembering Appellate Judge Higbee: A Pillar of Justice in Atlantic County Passes Away at 66

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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — The legal community is mourning the loss of Appellate Judge Higbee, who passed away at the age of 66. Known for her significant contributions to mass tort litigation in Atlantic County, she leaves behind a legacy of dedication to justice and an indelible impact on the community. Judge Higbee, whose career saw her navigate complex legal challenges, became a prominent figure in the Circuit Court, particularly in the realm of mass tort cases. Her tenure was marked by her commitment to fair adjudication and her firm yet compassionate demeanor in the … Read more

Trailblazing Oakland Attorney Dan Siegel, Catalyst of Civil Rights Activism, Passes at 79

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Dan Siegel, a prominent civil rights attorney and a key figure in Berkeley’s activism history, passed away on July 2 after battling cancer. He was 79 years old. Siegel was a central player during the landmark “Bloody Thursday” protest at People’s Park in 1969, where he famously rallied thousands of demonstrators to reclaim the park, an event that resulted in tragic clashes with law enforcement. Growing up in a working-class family in The Bronx, New York, Siegel’s path to activism began early, shaped by a diverse upbringing. He later attended Hamilton College, … Read more

Legendary Antitrust Lawyer Bob Cooper Passes Away, Leaving Behind a Legacy of Triumph in the Courtroom

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Indian Wells, California, lost a legal luminary when Robert Elliott Cooper, a distinguished antitrust attorney, passed away on June 27 at the age of 85. Cooper, a longtime fixture at the prestigious law firm Gibson Dunn & Crutcher, made a name for himself by defending some of the largest corporations in the United States against challenging antitrust cases. Cooper gained prominence in the early 1990s during a high-stakes case involving American Airlines and its competitors, Continental and Northwest Airlines. The case revolved around allegations that American Airlines had unfairly reduced its fares, possibly violating antitrust … Read more