Monthly Archives: August 2008

Connecticut Rain Law (No, it won’t make it stop)

It feels as if it’s rained everyday for as long as I can remember. It’s mid-August and at this time of year my lawn is usually brown. This year, passengers on plans flying over my house may think they’re on approach to Cork, … Continue reading

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A Skier Is A Skier Even When He’s Not A Skier

These are your laws. I can’t make this stuff up. Here’s how our legislature defines who is a skier: “Skier” shall include the following: …a person utilizing the passenger tramway whether or not that person is a skier, including riders … Continue reading

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What Lawyers Can Learn from Jeff Ma

Jeff Ma maybe better known to you as Kevin Lewis from the book “Bringing Down the House” – one of my favorite books. If you haven’t read the book, Jeff Ma is a genius who has an amazing ability to … Continue reading

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Friday Musings: Adverse Possession and Buses In Hartford

I receive daily reports of how you find my blog and which posts get read. Adverse possession in Connecticut is always near the top of both lists. Prior to starting this blog, I greatly underestimated the public’s interest in the topic. I … Continue reading

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Former Connecticut Prosecutor Pleads No Contest To Larceny And Forgery Charges

L. Mark Hurley, 48, of Trumbull, who was a prosecutor in the Milford courthouse, pleaded no contest to two charges of first-degree larceny and one count of forgery in Superior Court in Middletown. Hartford Courant, 08/06/2008 Normally, I don’t blog … Continue reading

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Do Connecticut Lawyers Have To Report For Jury Duty?

I think this question, above all other “legal questions” is one that I’m asked the most at family events, picnics, and get togethers. The answer: “yes.” No Connecticut law exempts lawyers from jury duty. I’ve been called.

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Connecticut Dog Bite Law: The Tormenting Defense

Here’s one for the dog days of August. A Connecticut Superior Court has ruled that a plaintiff was not tormenting the defendant’s dog when the plaintiff was riding his bike in circles in front of the defendant’s house. Moreno v. … Continue reading

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An Interview With Connecticut State Senate Candidate George Colli

I recently had the opportunity to interview State Senate Candidate George Colli. George is running to represent Connecticut’s 7th Senatorial District (Somers, Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, East Granby, and Granby).  This is a law blog and not a political blog but … Continue reading

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New Teen Driving Laws Go Into Effect Today

Connecticut’s tough new teen driving laws have gone into effect. The laws have some teeth as most offenses result in mandatory suspensions. Don’t even think about driving with a suspended license as it may put you in the fast lane … Continue reading

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