Monthly Archives: August 2008

Sarah Palin: A Historic Choice

Posted on August 30, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

I’ve blogged about the lack of women serving on the Supreme Court. I’m happy that John McCain has selected a woman as his vice-presidential running mate.

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And our next President is….

Posted on August 28, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

I don’t know who will win the Presidency this November but Nate Silver has a good idea who will. This is not a political blog but I love politics, history, and baseball. On the walls of my office are various baseball photographs and a picture of … Continue reading →

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Interest On Security Deposits In Connecticut

Posted on August 26, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

By Attorney Jason Doyon Under Connecticut law, a residential landlord is to pay accrued interest to the tenant on any security deposits held by the landlord once a year on the anniversary date of the tenancy.  Sounds like a simple … Continue reading →

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Does Connecticut Recognize Common Law Marriage?

Posted on August 25, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

No. This is another question that I get asked with some frequency at various functions. Check out the Judicial Branch Library website for more information on common law marriage in Connecticut.

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Child Custody and Divorce: Connecticut Parenting Education Classes

Posted on August 22, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

Essentially, if you are getting divorced and you have children or are involved in a child custody dispute in Connecticut, you will have to complete a parenting education program. The program consists of 6 hours worth of classes that are … Continue reading →

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Whining In The Legal Profession

Posted on August 21, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

My favorite sports rant of all time was when Rick Pitino went off in a press conference about how the negativity in this town (Boston) sucks. It’s an all-time classic rant. If I could figure out how to imbed video, … Continue reading →

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An Article Worth Keeping On File

Posted on August 20, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

“Most clients think they are completely right,” Michael Shepard, a lawyer at Heller Ehrman in San Francisco. A good lawyer has to be able to tell clients that a judge or jury might see them differently, he continued. “Part of … Continue reading →

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Give It Back: Connecticut Law On Receiving A Package That’s Not Yours

Posted on August 19, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

Say, I come home one day from work and discover a package sitting on my front step. Immediately, I think: “What has my wife ordered from Sephora, now?” To my surprise, the package says it’s from Woot, and to make … Continue reading →

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Don’t Release Too Many Balloons by Attorney Jason G. Doyon

Posted on August 18, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

By Attorney Jason G. Doyon With summer and sunshine comes outdoor birthday parties.  This past weekend, I was at a birthday party for my 2 year old godson whom I’ll call, “Junior”.  As part of the decorations, there were large … Continue reading →

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In Case You Were Wondering, It’s Illegal To Keep a Bear As A Pet In Connecticut

Posted on August 15, 2008 by Ryan McKeen

…including but not limited to the black bear, grizzly bear, or brown bear. Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 26-40a. I think the penalty for keeping a bear as a pet should be having one’s head examined but the legislature opted for … Continue reading →

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