Calendar Call

<p><strong>Episode 109: CT Green Bank</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul Bourdoulous talks with Attorney Brian Farnen, General Counsel and Chief Legal Officer for the CT Green Bank.Paul and Attorney Farnen discuss many facets of the CT Green Bank, what it is, how it works, what qualifies, and more.Topics include green projects and clean energy, legal and regulatory frameworks, and quasi-public agencies.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ctgreenbank.com/">CT Green Bank</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_012.htm">Quasi-public</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 108: Zombie Mortgages</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks with Attorney’s Jeff Gentes and Loraine Martinez Bellamy about zombie mortgages. Matt, Attorney Gentes, and Attorney Martinez Bellamy discuss what zombie mortgages are, why they are becoming a significant problem, and negligent vs willful lending practices. Other topics include what is considered a covered debt collector, recent legislation, and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/volunteer_atty_prgm.htm">Volunteer Attorney Program</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.consumerfinance.gov/rules-policy/final-rules/fair-debt-collection-practices-act-regulation-f-time-barred-debt/">Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (Regulation F)</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/act/pa/pdf/2025PA-00046-R00SB-01336-PA.pdf">Public Act No. 25-46</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 107: Artificial Intelligence</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks with Attorney Karen Dowd, counsel at MDMC Law, about the many ethical implications that attorneys are facing as the use of artificial intelligence expands in the legal profession and elsewhere. Matt and Attorney Dowd discuss risks, implementation and application, biases, confidentiality, billing, clientele, and more.<br></p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/publications/PracticeBook/PB.pdf">Rules of Professional Conduct</a></p> <p><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/new-york/nysdce/1:2022cv01461/575368/54/">Mata v. Avianca</a></p> <p><a href="https://harvardlawreview.org/blog/2026/03/united-states-v-heppner/">United States v. Heppner</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ctd.uscourts.gov/content/vernon-d-oliver">Policy on A.I. Research – Judge Vernon D. Oliver</a></p> <p><a href="https://jud.ct.gov/committees/rules/">Rules Committee of the Superior Court</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 106: Dram Shop Act</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks with Attorney Daniel Petroskey, counsel at DeFronzo & Petroskey, P.C., about the Dram Shop Act. Matt and Attorney Petroskey discuss the elements of a Dram Shop claim, intoxication, establishing causation, as well as the many nuances and additional claims.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/pub/chap_545.htm#sec_30-102">Sec. 30-102</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2023/pub/chap_545.htm#sec_30-86">Sec. 30-86</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.jud.ct.gov/external/supapp/Cases/AROap/AP128/128AP376.pdf">O’Dell v. Kozee</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/59148e66add7b049345533d1">Sanders v. Officers Club of CT</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 105: Fintech</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul Bourdoulous talks with Attorney Jesse Silverman, from Troutman Pepper Locke about financial technology, otherwise known as fintech. Paul and Attorney Silverman give lawyers practical understanding of the fintech landscape, what it is, where it fits in, and how interested lawyers may support a client in this fast-changing space. Some topics include regulations and oversight, current gaps between tech and law, privacy, and more.</p> <p><a href="https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/privacy-security/gramm-leach-bliley-act">Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/business_law/resources/business-law-today/2024-august/end-chevron-deference-what-does-it-mean-what-comes-next/">Chevron Deference</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 104: LCL</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks with Attorney David Williams and Attorney Mike Kennedy about changes and updates to Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers. Matt, Dave, and Mike discuss the scope of LCL and additions from the past couple years. </p> <p><a href="https://lclct.org/">Lawyers Concerned for Lawyers</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 103: Health Privacy</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks with Attorney Dena Castricone of DMC Law and Attorney Wayne Unger, Professor at Quinnipiac School of Law, about Health Privacy with a focus on recent developments concerning HIPAA and reproductive health information.</p> <p><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/special-topics/reproductive-health/final-rule-fact-sheet/index.html">HIPAA Final Rule</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.congress.gov/crs-product/IF12077">Major Questions Doctrine</a></p>

<p><strong>Episode 102: Sovereign Immunity & The CT Office of the Claims Commissioner</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Paul Bourdoulous talks with Attorney Robert Shea, the CT Claims Commissioner, about sovereign immunity and the work of the CT Claims Commissioner's Office. Paul and Attorney Shea discuss what sovereign immunity is, types of claims, and the process. Additional topics include hearings, wrongful incarceration claims, and other nuanced claims.</p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_053.htm">Chapter 53* Claims Against the State</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/pub/chap_961.htm#sec_54-102uu">CGS Sec. 54-102uu</a></p> <p><a href="https://portal.ct.gov/das/office-of-claims-commissioner/state-of-connecticut-office-of-the-claims-commissioner?language=en_US">CT Office of The Claims Commissioner</a></p> <p><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>

Episode 102: Sovereign Immunity & The CT Office of the Claims Commissioner

This month on Calendar Call, Paul Bourdoulous talks with Attorney Robert Shea, the CT Claims Commissioner, about sovereign immunity and the work of the CT Claims Commissioner's Office. Paul and Attorney Shea discuss what sovereign immunity is, types of claims, and the process. Additional topics include hearings, wrongful incarceration claims, and other nuanced claims.

Chapter 53* Claims Against the State

CGS Sec. 54-102uu

CT Office of The Claims Commissioner

[email protected]

<p><strong>Episode 101: Pro Bono</strong></p> <p>This month on Calendar Call, Matt Berardino talks Pro Bono with Attorney Jenn Shukla, Director of Access to Justice Initiatives and Interim Director of DEI at the Connecticut Bar Association and Attorney Dan Brody, Co-Chair of the CBA’s Pro Bono Committee. Matt, Attorney Shukla, and Attorney Brody discuss a number of topics including why do pro bono, pro bono obligations, potential MCLE credits for pro bono, and critical areas of need for pro bono. Other topics include opportunities available through the CBA, training for practitioners, concerns and issues, as well as many resources available.</p> <p><a href="https://www.americanbar.org/groups/professional_responsibility/publications/model_rules_of_professional_conduct/rule_6_1_voluntary_pro_bono_publico_service/">Rule 6.1 of Professional Conduct</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.ctbar.org/members/volunteer-today/pro-bono">CTbar.org/volunteer</a></p>