Monthly Archives: August 2010

Manchester Shootings Serve As A Reminder That Our Probate Courts Need Enhanced Security

by Ryan McKeen Connecticut Probate Courts lack security. In every court I’ve been in, there’s no security guard. No metal detectors. Nothing. Every other court in the state requires anyone entering to pass through a metal detector, have his or … Continue reading

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ESPN’S ERIK KUSELIAS IS ACTIVELY PRACTICING LAW

by Ryan McKeen Erik Kuselias is one of my favorite ESPN Radio hosts. Kuselias puts on a great show. He was born and raised in Connecticut. Prior to becoming a talk show host he actively practiced law at the bar … Continue reading

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Wrong Numbers: Where Anger Meets Opportunity In America

by Ryan McKeen One of the things I frequently do as a lawyer is dial wrong numbers from my office phone. This is due to two things. First, I’m on the phone a lot  and second, voicemail. I hate voicemail. One … Continue reading

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Credit Card Thieves, Charitable Donations, and the Elderly

by Ryan McKeen Earlier this week I wrote about credit card thieves stealing my card and trying to make a charitable donation with it. The article I linked to from CNET said the reason thieves make charitable donations is to … Continue reading

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Check Your Credit Card Statement For Fraudulent Charitable Charges

by Ryan McKeen Early Sunday morning I received a call from “Bank of The Universe”. It seems in a galaxy far, far, away they detected some unusual activity on my card. The pleasant talking machine on the other end of … Continue reading

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Dear New Law Student,

by Ryan McKeen Across the country, mostly sane people are trading their beach towels for contracts books. For many this is the first week of law school.  A person enters the legal profession the moment he sets foot in orientation. … Continue reading

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The CT Practice App

by Ryan McKeen Earlier this week, I got an email from Greenwich Attorney Hilary B. Miller. Attorney Miller informed me that he created a CT Practice Book iPhone App. The app is available in the App Store by searching “CT … Continue reading

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A Must Read: Holder-Winfield On Race and Judicial Nominations

by Ryan McKeen This is the final part of my interview with State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield.  I thank him many times over for agreeing to do this and I deeply respect his candor. In the coming weeks, I’ll have some … Continue reading

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An Interview With Gary Holder-Winfield (Part II)

by Ryan McKeen Here’s Part II of my interview with Representative Gary Holder-Winfield.  To read Part I click here. RM: You mentioned to me that you involve young persons in your campaign. Tell me about this GHW: I am 36 … Continue reading

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My Interview With State Rep. Gary Holder-Winfield (Part 1)

by Ryan McKeen In February, the Connecticut Mirror  ran an article on State Representative Gary Holder-Winfield entitled “Rookie of the Year:” Passion and Persuasion . The article quotes Representative Mike Lawlor on Holder-Winfield: “Gary’s the guy that can pick an … Continue reading

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