Monthly Archives: March 2009

OLR’s Greatest Hits: The History of the Practice Book

Had some friends over this weekend for a competitive game of “Apples to Apples.”  Prior to their arrival, I made some popcorn - not the microwave kind. You see, I have an elaborate popcorn popper machine. One of our guests says “hey, where … Continue reading

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Connecticut Supreme Court Briefs Now Online

Wow! And the site is powered by WordPress! Obtaining briefs on issues is often a valuable and productive exercise in the practice of law. A court decision informs readers of the result but briefs help litigants understand the process of … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Douglas-David Divorce: Pedroia > Countess

On a normal day, the halls of Hartford Family Court are a strange place. If you’ve never been, the building is mostly one giant hallway.  Even on slow days, the building feels like a crowded subway car. Too many people, too … Continue reading

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Read This!!! The Case of a Disappearing Marriage

Some couples going through a divorce wish they could make their marriage disappear. For at least two women, their marriage did disappear. Two Ladies in Waiting takes a fascinating  and fresh look at same-sex marriage, constitutional rights, federalism, civil unions … Continue reading

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Plaintiff In Stamford Chimp Attack Seeks To Attach 50 Million Dollars In Assets

Yesterday, I wrote my blog entry and then headed to court. I flipped on CNN in the car and heard an anchor say the the Plaintiff in the Stamford chimp attack case is suing for 50 million dollars!  Evidently the … Continue reading

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Prejudgment Remedy Sought In Stamford Chimp Attack Case

by Ryan C. McKeen The Hartford Courant is reporting that a lawsuit is being filed in the Stamford chimp attack case. That’s not true. The Plaintiff hasn’t filed suit. The Plaintiff in the Stamford Chimp attack case has filed an application … Continue reading

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Lawyers and Fantasy Baseball Insanity

by Ryan McKeen Everything started innocently enough. Once upon a time, after the first semester of law school, 9 classmates decided to form a fantasy baseball league. It made sense because we liked baseball, were friends, and moreover we were … Continue reading

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An Idea for Attorneys Looking for a Job in Connecticut

I’ve been as down on this economy as anyone. For anyone that’s paying attention – it’s hard not to be. Then this morning happened. As I was tying my tie – I was listening to Warren Buffett on CNBC. If … Continue reading

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Legislature to Hold Public Hearing on Same-Sex Marriage Law in the Wake of Kerrigan

When statutes and a supreme court ruling conflict the legislature should look at revising its statutes. Uncertainty can make life uncomfortable for citizens, lawyers, and judges – it’s generally a bad thing. Today, the legislature is holding a hearing on … Continue reading

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Fighting Back In Foreclosure

I like the underdog 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. I’m not sure of the lawyer’s name or … Continue reading

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