Category Archives: Litigation

Posts about Connecticut civil litigation.

What Is The Average Disposition Time Of A Civil Case In Connecticut?

According to a June 2010 RBA Civil Caseflow Processing Program Report Card the average disposition time of a civil case is between 21 and 23 months.  Disposition time is measured between the filing date and the disposition date of a … Continue reading

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Analysis Of TicketNetwork v. Fay Ruling

TicketNetwork is claiming the denial of the motion to dismiss as a victory. The Bushnell was unable to be reached for comment. “We are pleased with the judge’s decision as this is the victory for the public,” Vaccaro said in … Continue reading

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Practical Advice For New Lawyers

Scheduling will consume much of your time. Even in the age of electronic calendars mistakes happen. For example, this summer, I went to a pretrial conference and opposing counsel was no where to be found. I called his office and … Continue reading

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Getting Value In A Negotiation

“Ryan, I’m a man of my word. I promise you there’s something fatally wrong with your case. I’m going to win.” Those were the words of opposing counsel. Hey repeated them to me about a dozen times over the course … Continue reading

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A Brief Lament

by Josh Michtom I should start by saying that I have nothing but the utmost respect for the Judicial Branch in general, and the Appellate Court in particular. On the occasions when I have had to file things at the … Continue reading

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Going To Court? Remember The Costco Rule

It was November. I was going to get a rotisserie chicken at Costco. I was in law school. At the time, I was deeply engrossed in preparing for the National Moot Court competition. The issue that year was mail fraud. … Continue reading

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“My Baby Is Going To Be Homeless”

There she was. Standing before a judge. Holding her baby. The baby looked to be about 10 months old. I know what a 10 month old looks like. One lives in my house. The landlord was representing himself. He told … Continue reading

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Connecticut Judges Sued; Firm Seeks To End Prohibition On Non-Lawyer Equity Partners

Yesterday, Jacoby & Meyers Law Offices filed suit the Judges of The Connecticut Superior Court in Federal Court. Read the complaint below the jump…

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Make Connecticut More Business Friendly: Create A “Medium Claims Docket”

Over the next several days, I’m going to write a series of posts of improvements that I think should be made to Connecticut’s courts. The creation of a “medium claims” docket would help make Connecticut a more business friendly state. … Continue reading

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Is It Malpractice To Fail To Challenge Documents In A Foreclosure?

Is it malpractice to fail to challenge mortgage foreclosure documents? I think so. Watch this. Continue reading

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