Monthly Archives: January 2008

Foreclosure Crisis Hurts Tenants In Connecticut

Posted on January 12, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

The Day runs this article which illustrates just how much of a foreclosure problem exists in Connecticut: “Personally, this has been a deeply troubling experience,” said state Banking Commissioner Howard F. Pitkin on Friday, referring to the subprime lending fallout. “The … Continue reading →

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Connecticut Seaweed Law: Better Act Fast

Posted on January 11, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

Connecticut has a law about seaweed. Actually, the statute is titled “Marine vegetable deposits” which I guess is a politically correct term for seaweed. Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 50-8 reads as follows: No right in any marine vegetable deposit, thrown … Continue reading →

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He’s Out (Part 1)

Posted on January 9, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

Jim Rice wasn’t elected to the Hall of Fame yesterday. What does this have to do with Connecticut law you might ask? The answer, as far as I can tell is nothing other than inspiring me to write a … Continue reading →

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Teen Driving

Posted on January 8, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

I recall the chill of standing in the back of a packed Asylum Hill Congregational Church on a cold night last December, listening to Tim Hollister deliver the eulogy for his lost son, summing up a life ended too soon. … Continue reading →

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Mock Trial Goes To Court

Posted on January 7, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

This Friday I will have the privilege of attending oral argument before the Connecticut Supreme Court with the Fermi High School Mock Trial Team. I help coach the Fermi High School Mock Trial Team who competes in the Connecticut Consortium for Law … Continue reading →

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Sorry Kids

Posted on January 4, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

In thumbing through the Connecticut General Statutes, I came across this law: “No person under eighteen years of age shall be admitted to any professional boxing exhibition, provided any person fourteen years of age or over may be admitted when … Continue reading →

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A Connecticut Court Issues An Injunction That Would Make Bill Veeck Cry

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

Early January is the time of the year that can’t go by fast enough. It’s cold outside, the days are short, and worst of all pitchers and catchers don’t report until Valentine’s Day. So in the beginning of winter, I purchased a … Continue reading →