Category Archives: Litigation

Posts about Connecticut civil litigation.

Jepsen On AT&T – T-Mobile Merger

“A merger of this magnitude, especially in an already concentrated market, will naturally be scrutinized for competitive ramifications. I have no doubt that the Department of Justice and the Federal Communications Commission will be investigating the deal for its competitive … Continue reading

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Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire

by Van Johnson True story. Defense Attorney: “Your Honor, my client has changed his life, his girlfriend is here and will confirm this.” Judge: “What’s her name?” DA: “Jessica, Your Honor.” Judge: “If he changed his life, why did a … Continue reading

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Something Clerks Should Not Be Doing….

by Ryan McKeen Clerks are the lifeblood of any court. Connecticut has many outstanding court clerks who organize and operate our courts in an effective manner. In doing their jobs, they provide an outstanding service to the state. But I … Continue reading

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CT Home Improvement Act Applies To Contracts With Condo Association

by Ryan McKeen A Connecticut Superior court has held that CT’s Home Improvement Act applies to contracts with condominium associations. Bridgeport Garden Apartment, Inc. v. Villa Gesell Construction, LLC (Cocco, JTR). CT’s home improvement act is broad in scope, provides … Continue reading

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An Exercise In Futility

by Ryan McKeen Let’s play Jeopardy! Lawyer:  Alex, I’ll take the “practice of law” for $1,000. Alex: For $1000 “an exercise in futility”. Lawyer: What is asking a pro se litigant to consent to a continuance?

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Susan And The Supremes: Scheduling Edition

by Ryan McKeen Ms. Bysiewicz is about to return to the Connecticut Supreme Court for the first time since she was in law school. Parties have until noon today to file briefs. I’ll post them when and if I get … Continue reading

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Litigators Are Papelbonian

by Ryan McKeen A really busy week here.  Lest anyone think my heart’s not into blogging. Here’s a quick thought.  :-p Being a litigator is like being a closer for a baseball team. Get the save you’re a hero. Blow … Continue reading

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CT Fair Housing Center: $600,000 Settlement Ends Discriminatory Policies At Housing Complex

by Catherine Blinder, Communications Director, CT Fair Housing Center Four years after filing a federal lawsuit, the CT Fair Housing Center and the State of Connecticut Office of Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities have settled a landmark housing discrimination … Continue reading

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The BAR/BRI Class Action Settlement: Where’s My Money?

by Ryan McKeen Some will win, some will loseSome were born to sing the bluesOh, the movie never endsIt goes on and on and on and on….-Journey Can Congress please limit how many attorneys can be in any one given … Continue reading

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Hey You, Reread The Connecticut Attorney’s Oath

How about some ethics? You solemnly swear that you will do no falsehood, nor consent to any to be done in court, and, if you know of any to be done, you will give information thereof to the judges, or … Continue reading

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