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The Alarming Rise of Gang Violence The small island nation of Haiti is grappling with a severe crisis as lawless gang control continues to destabilize the country. The capital, Port-au-Prince, is under the grip of gangs that are wreaking havoc and spreading fear among the population. With an estimated 90% of the capital under gang …

At The Law Offices of James A. Welcome, we are deeply concerned about the escalating crisis in Haiti, characterized by an alarming increase in gang violence and political unrest. Our firm is vigilantly monitoring developments as many of our clients and community members have family ties to Haiti, which is currently experiencing unprecedented turmoil economically …

Of Counsel Attorney Peter C. Herbst recently participated in a panel discussion on False Conviction & Wrongful Conviction at the Minor Memorial Library in Roxbury, CT. The discussion was presented by the Arthur Miller Society & Arthur Miller Writing Studio. Fifty years ago Mr. Herbst was an associate of Atty Catherine G. Roraback and assisted …

Days after a 7.8 and 7.5 magnitude earthquake ravaged Turkey and Syria, the calls for support continue to grow. Over 40,000 people perished in the devastation, while hundreds of thousands remain homeless and injured. At times like these it is crucial that we contribute to recovery efforts in Turkey and Syria. The lack of food, …

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11 attacks that shook the bedrock of our democracy. The acts of hate against our nation led to the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives and injured thousands of others. That day, nineteen terrorists hijacked four planes destined for destruction. Two aircraft targeted the center of …

Connecticut has nearly administered two-thirds of its vaccine supply, leading the nation in the percentage of its population vaccinated against the novel coronavirus pandemic. Unlike neighboring states, Connecticut has found success in its vaccine rollout. This is partially due to a broad definition of a healthcare worker in the state and a coordinated distribution in …

For the first time in nearly two decades, Georgianians will be sending two Democrat senators to represent them in congress. Reverend Ralph Warnock will be the first Black Senator from the state of Georgia and John Ossoff will be the youngest Senator elected to the United States Senate. Both their wins spell hope for the …

Judge Merrick Garland, a former Obama Nominee for The Supreme Court of The United States, has been appointed to head the national top law enforcement position as Attorney General. The announcement by President-elect Joe Biden comes amid civil unrest in the United States Capitol building late Wednesday. Additional appointments were also announced to fill senior …

Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg died on Friday at the age of 87 of complications from metastatic pancreatic cancer, according to a statement released by the Supreme Court. Ginsburg reshaped the meaning of jurisprudence as a women’s advocate and upholding the rights of millions. Notoriously becoming a cultural and political icon in the …

Continued resistance by the Trump administration for mail-in voting will cause confusion, voter suppression, and potentially lead to a rigged election. As the Democratic Convention hits full swing with party stars pushing against another four years of President Trump, one thing is for certain, the election won’t be decided on November 3rd. Whether it be …

An unnamed Florida Man donated 100 generators to the Bahamas after a historic hurricane ravaged the island. Alec Sprague was at a Costco in Jacksonville when he saw the man loading up on the pricey appliances. “ I was just in Cosco off Collin getting a generator (at $450 each) and this guy right here …