Monthly Archives: August 2008

Sarah Palin: A Historic Choice

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….

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

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?

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

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

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

“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

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

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

…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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