Between my annual battle with leaves, late nights watching the Red Sox, and early morning hearings, I’ve fallen a bit behind in my blogging. Right now there’s no more late nights watching the Red Sox. In a few weeks, I’ll be dealing with snow instead of leaves and I’ll always have to deal with court … Read more
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone. You count on … Read more
I’ve posted here before about what happens on Connecticut’s foreclosure dockets. I like the underdog (not so fast Rays) and I like good lawyering. A few months ago, I was waiting for my case to be called on the foreclosure docket when I saw a lawyer fight back on behalf of his client. I’m not sure … Read more
Last night, for the first time, I managed to stay awake for a full debate. As a lawyer, I’m always interested in the art of argument. I understand that sometimes the words I say aren’t what my audience hears. Here’s what I heard during last night’s debate: 10/21/08 Update: The video of Norm MacDonald playing … Read more
Last week’s ruling in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health legalized same-sex marriage in Connecticut. But where does that leave civil unions in Connecticut? Professor Jennifer Levi stops by to answer this question.
How the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in Lawrence v. Texas laid the groundwork for Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health and same-sex marriage in Connecticut.
Congratulations to all who passed the July 2008 Connecticut Bar Exam. I hope that you haven’t stopped smiling. Did you have the Gipper at your back? Congratulations. Please comment below and share your stories about passing the July 2008 Connecticut bar exam. One of the changes that I’ve made to this site is to make … Read more
This is in part because I just learned how to post videos. In part because I have the day off. In part because I haven’t made a baseball related post since June. But mostly, because I believe in the powers of Kevin Millar. Go Sox!
In the coming weeks and months, lots will be written about the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health. As it should be. I’m still digesting the opinion as are other bloggers in Connecticut. Connecticut Employment Law Blogger, Daniel Schwartz wonders what impact Kerrigan will have on Connecticut employers. Gideon at A Public Defender writes … Read more
Link. More to follow…Justice Palmer writes for the majority. Finished skimming Justice Palmer’s opinion and it is compelling. Justices Palmer, Norcott, Katz, and Harper in the majority. Three dissenting opinions (Justice Borden joined by Justice Vertefuille, Justice Vertefuille, and Justice Zarella). Some highlights: Especially in light of the long and undisputed history of invidious discrimination that gay … Read more