Ian Clarke-Fisher

Ian T. Clarke-Fisher

(he/him/his)

Partner

Ian T. Clarke-Fisher

(he/him/his)

Partner

  • Overview

    Biography

    Ian Clarke-Fisher focuses his practice on complex commercial and employment litigation. He is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Group and Labor, Employment, Benefits + Immigration Group.

    Commercial Litigation
    Ian works with businesses on every aspect of a dispute, from pre-litigation strategies to taking matters on appeal. His commercial cases involve complex contractual disputes, along with breach of fiduciary duty, business torts, unfair trade practices, and intellectual property claims.  His clients range from Fortune 500 companies to family businesses and start-ups in a broad variety of industrial and commercial sectors.

    Ian has attained significant results for clients, including recently assisting a global technology provider with successfully obtaining a $50,000,000 judgment and foreclosing the security interests. Ian also obtained summary judgment in a dispute between members of an LLC dismissing all derivative claims, including claims of tortious interference, conversion, and breach of fiduciary duty, brought by the majority members. Further, Ian regularly assists clients in contractual disputes in the recovery of substantial pre-litigation payments and prompt resolutions.

    Employment Litigation
    Ian also regularly represents businesses in complex employment matters, including wage and hour collective and class actions and claims relating to discrimination and retaliation.  He has achieved positive results in such matters, including obtaining numerous dismissals on behalf of employers before state agencies and in the courts, together with appeals. Ian is particularly experienced in trade secret and non-compete claims, from handling pre-suit investigations to obtaining injunctions on behalf of employers, handling claims of breach of contract, unfair competition, trade secrets, and tortious interference.

    International 

    In addition, Ian is a member of the Firm’s multi-disciplinary International Practice Team. In this regard, Ian assists international clients with U.S. disputes and regularly provides advice on related contractual issues. In 2017, Ian represented the Firm in a month-long secondment at a large British law firm to build and strengthen the Firm’s international relationships with both lawyers and clients.   
     

  • Experience
    • Experience

      Experience

        Business Litigation

      • Defended family in fraud, breach of fiduciary duty, and related claims brought by a New York City-based art dealer stemming from the purchase and subsequent sale of a Picasso sculpture for over $20 million. Won pre-answer motion to dismiss prior to engaging in discovery.

      • Obtained $50,000,000 judgment on behalf of a global technology company against one of its competitors within seven months of filing the breach of contract action.  Oversaw the enforcement of the judgment with a judicial stock sale and enforcement actions in various states and countries, including the United Kingdom and the Netherlands.

      • Defended banking institution in breach of contract and misappropriation action brought by software technology company based on alleged breaches of a software licensing agreement. Won pre-answer motion to dismiss prior to engaging in discovery.

      • Defended two global technology companies in breach of contract action brought by 15 individuals in federal court in Ohio. Won pre-answer motion to dismiss prior to engaging in discovery.

      • Defended a member of an LLC and a number of the member’s related companies and individuals, in a derivative action brought by other members of a failed restaurant asserting claims sounding in breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, and fraud, and alleging damages in excess of $3,000,000. Won summary judgment dismissing 14 of the 16 counts asserted, which resulted in a prompt resolution of the matter.

      • Represented an energy service provider in over ten related and coordinated mechanic lien foreclosure actions in New York. Following several successful motions for summary judgment, we eventually recovered the entire amount claimed by our client.

      • Defended numerous retailers against website accessibility claims brought under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state laws, as well as provide counseling for accessibility, compliance, and risk reduction.

      • Regularly represents businesses in responding to third-party discovery requests in state and federal courts, and administrative investigations.

        • General Employment Litigation

      • Represented global chemical company from claims by a former internal auditor alleging race, sex, and religious discrimination; retaliation for complaining about discrimination; and intentional infliction of emotional distress, defamation, and invasion of privacy by false light. Successfully obtained dismissal of the plaintiff’s intentional infliction of emotional distress and false light invasion of privacy claims. Won summary judgment on all 12 remaining claims, and won request for reimbursement of discovery costs and an award of attorney's fees.

      • Represented national construction contractor from claims by a former employee alleging wrongful termination on the basis of race and sex. Required former employee, though counsel, to stipulate to a dismissal with prejudice during former employee’s deposition based upon former employee’s testimony.

      • Obtained numerous dismissals on behalf of employers in actions based upon allegations of wrongful termination and discrimination before the New York State Division of Human Rights and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

        • Trade Secrets and Non-Competition

      • Represented rental company in prosecution of claims of breach of contract, unfair competition, and tortious interference against former employees and a major competitor resulting in injunction against the former employees enforcing their restrictive covenants, and eventually a six-figure monetary settlement payment from the competitor.

      • Obtained favorable outcome for client, a Global Vice President of a technology company, at preliminary injunction hearing, and ultimately a summary judgment victory, which the Second Circuit affirmed on appeal, in trade secrets, computer crimes and unfair trade practices dispute where client went to work for a competitor.

      • Obtained temporary restraining order and eventually a permanent injunction on behalf of a home health care provider against former employees and the former employees’ new employer.

        • Wage and Hour Litigation

      • Member of trial team in an Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) misclassification collective action in which we defended a chain of convenience stores against current and former store managers. Following three days of evidence, we reached a favorable settlement for less than 10 percent of the claimed damages.

      • Defended national construction company from claims from former employees in six related lawsuits. The first lawsuit was an FLSA hybrid collective action filed by five former employees claiming failure to pay overtime pay on behalf of themselves and a nationwide class of current and former employees. We successfully limited the plaintiffs from conducting nationwide discovery, saving significant expenses, and successfully dismissed all of the class action wage and hour claims. Although the Court allowed the plaintiffs to issue a class solicitation notice for misclassification claims, only one former employee opted into the collective action. We also successfully defended the company from five single-plaintiff lawsuits alleging discrimination and retaliation claims, breach of implied contract claims, equal pay claims, and wrongful termination claims. We filed motions to dismiss by which we dismissed two of the lawsuits in their entirety and limited the claims in the remaining three lawsuits. Having significantly reduced the scope of the plaintiffs' claims, we positioned the case for settlement, and after two mediations, we entered into a confidential global settlement of all claims.

        • Other Experiences

      • Represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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    • Professional Associations

      Professional Associations

      American Bar Association

      New York State Bar Association

      Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM)
    • Honors + Awards

      Honors + Awards

      Selected as a Rising Star to the New York Metro Super Lawyers list from 2017 to 2020.

      Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© in the area of Litigation - Labor and Employment for 2024

  • NEWS + PRESS
    • Publications

      Publications

      "Robinson & Cole discuss Website Accessibility and Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act," co-authored with Kathleen M. Porter and William J. Egan, the first part of a series on the Americans with Disabilities Act and website accessibility that will be published in the ADVOC Gazette (7/12/2022)
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        • Robinson & Cole discuss Website Accessibility and Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act

        "Robinson & Cole discuss Website Accessibility and Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act," co-authored by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, Kathleen M. Porter and William J. Egan, the first part of a series on the Americans with Disabilities Act and website accessibility that will be published in the ADVOC Gazette (7/12/2022)

        The authors write that “more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed and almost a quarter million demand letters were sent to companies over the past two years.” Those suits and letters allege that the companies’ consumer-facing public websites failed to provide adequate accessibility to the visually or hearing impaired, “a violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, or similar state laws, or both.” Read the full article here.  


      "Prelitigation Steps for Trade Secret and Noncompete Cases," published in Lexis Practice Advisor, co-authored with Matthew T. Miklave and Sandra Marin Lautier (Updated, July 2019)
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        • Prelitigation Steps for Trade Secret and Noncompete Cases

        "Prelitigation Steps for Trade Secret and Noncompete Cases," published in Lexis Practice Advisor, co-authored by Matthew T. Miklave, Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Sandra Marin Lautier (Updated, July 2019)

        In the article, the authors recommend prelitigation steps and strategies for handling trade secret and breach of restrictive covenant litigation. They offer steps to take on behalf of employers to assess and respond to the potential breach of an employee's post-employment restrictions. The steps include evaluating legal options and remedies, conducting a preliminary investigation, sending continuing obligations or cease and desist letters to the former employee and new employer, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing litigation, and sending ligations hold notices.

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      "Employee Free Speech in Connecticut: The Unsettled Landscape of Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q," published in Connecticut Lawyer, co-authored with Stephen W. Aronson (04/2013)

    • Presentations

      Presentations

      "Navigating the Boilerplate – A Discussion of Common Commercial Clauses From a Litigation Perspective," co-presented with Brian J. Wheelin, a webinar hosted by Lawline (10/25/2022)
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        • Navigating the Boilerplate – A Discussion of Common Commercial Clauses From a Litigation Perspective

        "Navigating the Boilerplate – A Discussion of Common Commercial Clauses From a Litigation Perspective," co-presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Brian J. Wheelin, a webinar hosted by Lawline (10/25/2022)

        Often in negotiating commercial contracts, the focus is almost exclusively on the specific deal terms and the parties end up paying little attention to so-called "boilerplate" provisions. The program discussed the dangers of such an imprecise approach in negotiating commercial contracts from a litigation perspective. The presenters explained how certain contractual provisions can have a significant impact if a dispute arises later and reviewed how best to negotiate the client’s needs from those provisions without signaling an expectation of litigation. The presentation addressed common issues in commercial contract disputes, such as limitations of liability, arbitration provisions, indemnification clauses, survival clauses, and forum selection clauses.


      "What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants (Update)," hosted by Lawline (10/4/2021)
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        • What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants (Update)

        "What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants (Update)," presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, hosted by Lawline (10/4/2021)

        The program offered practitioners and business lawyers an overview of recent developments regarding the drafting and enforcement of restrictive covenants (confidentiality, non-compete agreements, and non-solicitation provisions) and practical approaches to protecting valuable company assets, reviewing the fundamental underpinnings of such provisions and pre-requisites for enforcement, highlighting recent case law addressing issues such as forum selection and choice of law provisions, jurisdiction and arbitration, the blue pencil doctrine and other recently-litigated defenses. The program included updates on the impact and legal considerations of various state and federal statutes and strategic considerations and recent trends to keep in mind when handling such matters.


      "What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants," presented as a Lawline course. (10/4/2019)
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        • What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants

        "What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants," presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, presented as a Lawline course. (10/4/2019)

        Business Litigation Group lawyer Ian Clarke-Fisher and Labor + Employment Group lawyer Matt Miklave presented the Lawline course “What Corporate Lawyers Need to Know About Non-Competes and Restrictive Covenants,” which attracted more than 140 live viewers on October 4, 2019. The legal landscape governing the drafting and enforcement of restrictive covenants (confidentiality, non-compete and non-solicitation provisions) has changed significantly in a short period of time. The program gave practitioners and business lawyers an overview of recent developments in the area and practical approaches to protecting valuable company assets. The program reviewed the fundamental underpinnings of such provisions and pre-requisites for enforcement, and highlight recent case law addressing issues such as forum selection, choice of law provisions, jurisdiction, arbitration, the blue pencil doctrine, and other recently litigated defenses. It also included updates on the impact and legal considerations of various state statutes, ERISA, and the Defend Trade Secrets Act, as well as strategic best practices and recent trends from the employer’s perspective.


      "Bulletproofing Your Deals 2018 - Lessons from the Litigation Battlefield on Commercial Contracts Clauses," co-presented with Brian J. Wheelin, presented by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Westchester/Southern Connecticut in Darien, Connecticut (11/14/2018)
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        • Bulletproofing Your Deals 2018 - Lessons from the Litigation Battlefield on Commercial Contracts Clauses

        "Bulletproofing Your Deals 2018 - Lessons from the Litigation Battlefield on Commercial Contracts Clauses," co-presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Brian J. Wheelin, presented by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Westchester/Southern Connecticut in Darien, Connecticut (11/14/2018)

        The seminar provided an overview of common issues in commercial contract disputes and covered various topics, including limitations of liability, arbitration provisions, indemnification clauses, ipso facto clauses, prejudgment remedy waivers, disclaimers of warranties, survival clauses, forum selection clauses, and confidentiality provisions.


      "U.S. Labor and Employment Implications of International Business Transactions (Update)," co-presented with Matthew T. Miklave, online CLE webcast, available through Lawline.com for on-demand viewing (10/2/2018)
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        • U.S. Labor and Employment Implications of International Business Transactions (Update)

        "U.S. Labor and Employment Implications of International Business Transactions (Update)," co-presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Matthew T. Miklave, online CLE webcast, available through Lawline.com for on-demand viewing (10/2/2018)

        Presented by Lawline, this CLE course provided an overview of labor and employment implications in international business transactions. The program described common scenarios in which these issues might arise and included an overview of the application of U.S. laws abroad, international legal considerations, common defense, and practical considerations to keep in mind when handling these matters.


      "Clearing the Smoke on Medical Marijuana in Employment," at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida (4/7/2016)
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        • Clearing the Smoke on Medical Marijuana in Employment

        "Clearing the Smoke on Medical Marijuana in Employment," presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida (4/7/2016)

        Mr. Clarke-Fisher, along with his co-presenters, Rachel Freedman of CNA Insurance, William Oberts of Tribler Orpett & Meyer, and Sarah Schmitz of OneBeacon Insurance Group, discussed issues surrounding medical marijuana use and the workplace. In particular, they focused on similarities and differences between state laws, unique issues faced by employers in certain sectors, and reasonable accommodations, among other issues.


      "New York City and State Employment Law: Recent Developments," presented at Robinson+Cole's New York City office, co-presented with Matthew T. Miklave, Katherine C. Glynn and Laura A. Torchio (10/23/2014)
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        • New York City and State Employment Law: Recent Developments

        "New York City and State Employment Law: Recent Developments," presented at Robinson+Cole's New York City office, co-presented by Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, Matthew T. Miklave, Katherine C. Glynn and Laura A. Torchio (10/23/2014)

        The session explored the radically changing legal landscape resulting from these laws and specifically provided ways to address employment concerns in the City and State before they become major distractions.


    • News

      R+C in the News

      • August 16, 2022

        Kathleen Porter, William Egan and Ian Clarke-Fisher Author Article on Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance

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          Kathleen Porter, William Egan and Ian Clarke-Fisher Author Article on Website Accessibility and ADA Compliance

          Intellectual Property + Technology Group member Kathleen Porter and Litigation Group members William Egan and Ian Clarke-Fisher authored the article “Robinson & Cole discuss Website Accessibility and Compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act” published in the July 12, 2022 in the ADVOC Gazette. The article is the first part of a series on the Americans with Disabilities Act (the Act) and website accessibility. The authors write that “more than 10,000 lawsuits were filed and almost a quarter million demand letters were sent to companies over the past two years.” Those suits and letters allege that the companies’ consumer-facing public websites failed to provide adequate accessibility to the visually or hearing impaired, “a violation of Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12181-12189, or similar state laws, or both.” While the law and related guidance fall short in currently providing clear standards on what constitutes ADA compliance, the Act does state that a place of public accommodation, including a consumer-facing website, engages in unlawful discrimination should it fail to “take such steps as may be necessary to ensure that no individual with a disability is excluded, denied services, segregated or otherwise treated differently than other individuals because of the absence of auxiliary aids and services.” Read the full article here.  

      • March 29, 2021

        Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

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          Transactional Health Law Team Represents ViaQuest in Significant Investment Agreement

          Robinson+Cole’s Transactional Health Law Group, led by co-chair Leslie J. Levinson, represented ViaQuest Holdings, Ltd. (ViaQuest) as legal counsel in connection with investment in the healthcare services provider by Council Capital, a healthcare-focused private equity firm based in Nashville, Tennessee. The R+C team also included Adam Anderson, Christine Bromberg, Ian Clarke-Fisher, Frank Eucalitto, Michael Kearney, Eric Kogan, Michael Lisitano, Virginia McGarrity, Kit Peabody, Kathryn Rattigan and Emilee Mooney Scott. ViaQuest, headquartered in Dublin,Ohio, is a leading provider of quality, highly-individualized and specialized cost-effective care, solutions and services focused on individuals with development disabilities; hospice care; and behavioral and mental health. All are seen as growing areas of the healthcare market. ViaQuest operates in Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania. Read the Press Release HERE.

          Eric Keen, General Partner at Council Capital, was enthusiastic about the alignment of the two companies, seeing a good fit with Council Capital’s mandate of investing “on the right side of change” – where growth accelerates as cost pressure and quality demands increase. The private equity firm leverages its Council Model, which draws upon the experience and resources of its CEO Council, Strategic Healthcare Investors, and Value Creation Team, to attract and support leading management teams and portfolio companies. Keen noted that ViaQuest is “highly regarded and well-positioned within its service specialties.”

          ViaQuest founder and CEO, Rich Johnson, will remain a significant investor and continue to lead the management team. Johnson said Council Capital’s “experience in our markets and the expertise and support provided through their CEO Council…and network of portfolio companies” were significant attractions that will support ViaQuest’s mission of offering “health, happiness and hope” as it continues to grow. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. This is the first platform investment from Council Capital IV, a $200 million fund that closed in November 2020.

      • December 3, 2018

        Ian Clarke-Fisher and Brian Wheelin Present Program for ACC Westchester/Southern Connecticut

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          Ian Clarke-Fisher and Brian Wheelin Present Program for ACC Westchester/Southern Connecticut

          Labor + Employment Group lawyer Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Business Litigation Group lawyer Brian J. Wheelin were among the panelists who presented during a seminar entitled "Bulletproofing Your Deals 2018 - Lessons from the Litigation Battlefield on Commercial Contracts Clauses." The seminar was hosted by the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC) Westchester/Southern Connecticut at the Woodway Country Club in Darien, Connecticut on November 14, 2018. The seminar provided an overview of common issues in commercial contract disputes and covered various topics, including limitations of liability, arbitration provisions, indemnification clauses, ipso facto clauses, prejudgment remedy waivers, disclaimers of warranties, survival clauses, forum selection clauses, and confidentiality provisions.

      • October 18, 2018

        51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          51 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 51 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2018. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. View the list of recognized attorneys and their areas of practice.

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      • October 11, 2018

        Ian Clarke-Fisher and Matt Miklave Present Lawline CLE Webcast

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          Ian Clarke-Fisher and Matt Miklave Present Lawline CLE Webcast

          Labor + Employment Group lawyers Ian T. Clarke-Fisher and Matthew T. Miklave presented the webcast "U.S. Labor and Employment Implications of International Business Transactions (Update)." Presented by Lawline, this CLE course provided an overview of labor and employment implications in international business transactions. The program described common scenarios in which these issues might arise and included an overview of the application of U.S. laws abroad, international legal considerations, common defense, and practical considerations to keep in mind when handling these matters.

      • May 18, 2017

        Ian Clarke-Fisher to Represent Robinson+Cole in Mills & Reeve Secondment

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          Ian Clarke-Fisher to Represent Robinson+Cole in Mills & Reeve Secondment

          Labor + Employment Group lawyer Ian T. Clarke-Fisher will be participating in a secondment opportunity at Mills & Reeve LLP, a British law firm headquartered in London that employs around 900 staff, including more than 400 lawyers. Taking place from June 12 to July 7, 2017, the aim of the secondment is to deepen the relationship between Robinson+Cole and Mills & Reeve and to investigate opportunities for closer collaboration and referrals between the two firms. Mr. Clarke-Fisher’s secondment follows a successful visit by Mills & Reeve litigator, Doug McDonald, who spent a month with Robinson+Cole last summer.  

      • October 14, 2016

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Write Article for Lexis Practice Advisor

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Write Article for Lexis Practice Advisor

          In an article published in the Lexis Practice Advisor and in Labor Law 360 on September 27, 2016, labor and employment lawyers Matthew T. Miklave, Ian T. Clarke-Fisher, and  Sandra Marin recommend prelitigation steps and strategies for handling trade secret and breach of restrictive covenant litigation. The article, "Prelitigation Steps for Trade Secret and Noncompete Cases," offers steps to take on behalf of employers to assess and respond to the potential breach of an employee's post-employment restrictions. The steps include evaluating legal options and remedies, conducting a preliminary investigation, sending continuing obligations or cease and desist letters to the former employee and new employer, exploring the advantages and disadvantages of pursuing litigation, and sending ligations hold notices.

          Click here to read the entire article.

      • April 15, 2016

        Ian Clarke-Fisher Presents at CLM 2016 Conference

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          Ian Clarke-Fisher Presents at CLM 2016 Conference

          Employment litigation lawyer Ian T. Clarke-Fisher spoke at the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM) Annual Conference on April 7, 2016, in Orlando, Florida. In his session, "Clearing the Smoke on Medical Marijuana in Employment," Mr. Clarke-Fisher, along with his co-presenters, Rachel Freedman of CNA Insurance, William Oberts of Tribler Orpett & Meyer, and Sarah Schmitz of OneBeacon Insurance Group, discussed issues surrounding medical marijuana use and the workplace. In particular, they focused on similarities and differences between state laws, unique issues faced by employers in certain sectors, and reasonable accommodations, among other issues.

          CLM works to promote the highest standards of claims and litigation management, bringing together the thought leaders of both industries.

      • October 2, 2015

        Ian Clarke-Fisher Is Nominated for CLM Membership

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          Ian Clarke-Fisher Is Nominated for CLM Membership

          Robinson+Cole lawyer Ian T. Clarke-Fisher has been invited to join the Claims and Litigation Management Alliance (CLM). Membership is extended by invitation only, based on nominations from CLM Fellows. An inclusive, collaborative organization, the CLM brings together thought leaders in claims and litigation management who promote and further the highest standards in both industries. The CLM's mission is to sponsor educational programs, provide resources, and foster communication through collaboration, education, communication, inclusion, and dedication.

          Mr. Clarke-Fisher, an employment litigation lawyer in the firm's New York office, is a member of the Labor and Employment Group.

      • November 21, 2014

        New York Lawyers Present New Developments in New York City and State Employment Law

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          New York Lawyers Present New Developments in New York City and State Employment Law

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Matthew T. Miklave, Katherine C. Glynn, Laura A. Torchio, and Ian T. Clarke-Fisher spoke on the ever-expanding employment laws and regulations in New York City and State on October 23, 2014. The CLE breakfast briefing, held in the firm's New York City office, explored the radically changing legal landscape resulting from these laws and specifically provided ways to address employment concerns in the City and State before they become major distractions.

          Mr. Miklave, Ms. Glynn, Ms. Torchio, and Mr. Clarke-Fisher, all resident in the New York City office, provide employment litigation services and counsel clients on various employment law matters.

      • October 28, 2013

        Hartford Lawyers Write Article for NYSBA Journal

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          Hartford Lawyers Write Article for NYSBA Journal

          Employment litigation lawyers Stephen W. Aronson and Ian T. Clarke-Fisher wrote the article "Disloyal Employees Under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act: Recent Splits of Authority Within the Second Circuit," published in the Summer 2013 issue of the New York State Bar Association's (NYSBA) Labor and Employment Law Journal. The article discusses how using the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) to prosecute disloyal employees can test the limits of the act and examines its purpose and targeted audience. Specifically, Mr. Aronson and Mr. Clarke-Fisher consider these key points: the apparent ambiguities of the CFAA, the federal circuit court splits in considering the CFAA's application in the employment context, recent CFAA court decisions in the Second Circuit, and the consequences and application resulting from the ambiguity and varied approaches of the CFAA in the employment context.

          To view the article, please click here. (Reprinted with permission from: Labor and Employment Law, Summer 2013, Vol. 38, No. 2, published by the New York State Bar Association, One Elk Street, Albany, NY 12207.)
      • May 17, 2013

        Hartford Lawyers Write Article for Connecticut Lawyer

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          Hartford Lawyers Write Article for Connecticut Lawyer

          Employment litigation lawyers Stephen W. Aronson and Ian T. Clarke-Fisher co-wrote an article entitled "Employee Free Speech in Connecticut: The Unsettled Landscape of Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q," featured in the April 2013 publication of Connecticut Lawyer. In the article, Mr. Aronson and Mr. Clarke-Fisher address the unsettled state of employee free speech protections in Connecticut under the state's employee free speech statute. They analyze conflicting court rulings based on differences between the free speech rights under the federal Constitution compared with those rights under the Connecticut Constitution. Mr. Aronson and Mr. Clark-Fisher conclude that the landscape of employee free speech rights will remain in flux in Connecticut until further court rulings can guide employers and employees on the limits of free speech rights in the workplace.
      • March 5, 2013

        Steve Aronson and Ian Clarke-Fisher Write Article for Westlaw Journal

      R+C News Releases

      • August 17, 2023

        78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

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          78 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024

          78 Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2024. Of the 78 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, 57 are from Connecticut. The firm continues to have the highest number of recognized lawyers in the state. Robinson+Cole also has the highest number of listed lawyers in Connecticut in the areas of environmental law and insurance law. Approximately, the top 5 percent of all practicing lawyers in the U.S. were selected by their peers for inclusion in the 30th edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.

          Additionally, five lawyers were named Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” in the following offices, in the noted practice areas:

          Hartford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Jacqueline Pennino Scheib – Trademark Law

          Michael R. Enright – Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law

          Theodore J. Tucci – Insurance Law

          Boston, MA – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Michael S. Giaimo – Land Use and Zoning Law

          Stamford, CT – Best Lawyers® 2024 “Lawyer of the Year”

          Patricia D. Weitzman – Health Care Law and Litigation-Health Care

          A Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year” designation is awarded to one lawyer in each of various high-profile specialties in large legal communities. These particular lawyers received the highest ratings among their peers for their abilities, professionalism, and integrity.

          The fourth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America was also released, which includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. The firm has the highest number of lawyers to receive this designation in Hartford, Connecticut. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 28, 2020

        Three Lawyers From Robinson+Cole’s New York Office Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Three Lawyers From Robinson+Cole’s New York Office Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          Robinson+Cole lawyers Lawrence Klein and Virginia K. Trunkes were named to the New York Metro Super Lawyers® list for 2020. In addition, Ian T. Clarke-Fisher was recognized as a “Rising Star.” They are joined by 47 Robinson+Cole lawyers named Super Lawyers® and 29 recognized as “Rising Stars” in the states of Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island for 2020. Read more in the press release.

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      • October 19, 2019

        52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          52 Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 52 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named to Super Lawyers® lists in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.”

          The following lawyers were named to the Top 50: 2019 Connecticut Super Lawyers list: Denis C. Cavanaugh, Gregory R. Faulkner, Linda L. Morkan, Todd R. Regan, and Jeffrey J. White. Linda also appears on the Top 25: 2019 Women Connecticut Super Lawyers list.

          The Super Lawyers designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas. An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here. Read more in the press release.

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      • December 5, 2018

        Robinson+Cole Elects New Partners

      • October 17, 2017

        Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

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          Robinson+Cole Lawyers Recognized by Super Lawyers®

          A total of 56 Robinson+Cole attorneys were named Super Lawyers® in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2017. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research, and a peer review process encompassing myriad practice areas.

          In addition, 29 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars.” An explanation of the Super Lawyers methodology can be found here.

          See the list of included lawyers in the news release.

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      • May 31, 2012

        Robinson & Cole Expands Labor & Employment Practice with Addition of Three New Attorneys

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      Legal Updates/Newsletters

      "New York Inches Closer to Banning Non-Compete Agreements" co-authored with Trevor L. Bradley and Stephen W. Aronson (6/23/23)

      "FTC Proposes Rule Prohibiting Employee Noncompete Agreements and Broadly-Worded Non-Disclosure Agreements" co-authored with Janet Kljyan and Stephen W. Aronson (1/6/23)

      "The Ever-Changing Landscape of Non-Compete Agreements – Recent Developments" co-authored with Janet Kljyan and Leslie J. Levinson (9/27/2021)

      "Recent Amendments to Home Care Worker Wage Parity Law" co-authored with Janet Kljyan and Leslie J. Levinson (4/10/2020)

      "Responding to Government Inquires Related to Price Gouging During the COVID-19 Pandemic" co-authored with Edward J. Heath and Kendra L. Berardi (3/30/20)