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The Breathalyzer In The Bar: The Adult Attractive Nuisance

A few weeks ago, I was in a bar that had a breathalyzer. For those of you on the fence about going to law school be advised this is what happens to your brain. Instead of seeing people having fun in a bar – the only thing I could see were liability issues and this was after I had a pint or four. Continue reading

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The Slip and Fall Consult: Winter of 2011 Edition

Prospective client: I fell on snow in a parking lot. Lawyer: When had it last snowed prior to your fall? Prospective client: Oh, it was still snowing / just finished snowing / I walked on snow that I  could see … Continue reading

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Connecticut’s Ice Missile Law

It snowed last night. People will drive today. Some of those people will not have shoveled off the top of their car. Said people are jerks. Connecticut has a law requiring the removal of snow and ice from a car…….that … Continue reading

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Teen Car Accidents

by Ryan McKeen While searching for a topic for today’s post, I came across this alarming statistic: The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety states that the crash rate per mile among drivers aged 16 to 19 is four times as … Continue reading

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On Saving The MDC Trails In West Hartford…

by Ryan McKeen As a runner who loves West Hartford’s MDC trails the Blonski case is very near and dear to my heart. Check out an excellent article by MariAnn Gail Brown on the legal issues surrounding the MDC trails. … Continue reading

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Connecticut Soccer Law

by Ryan McKeen With most of the world’s attention is focused on “football” today, I figure it’s as good of a time as any to bang out a Connecticut soccer law post. In Connecticut, events on the pitch have made … Continue reading

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The 2090 Calorie Friendly’s Caramel Cinnamon Swirl French Toast

by Ryan McKeen Last year, I was indifferent while the CT Legislature debated requiring restaurants to disclose nutritional information to patrons.  Lazily, I bought the argument that people know that a bacon double cheeseburger is bad for them. I figured … Continue reading

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A Mashie Niblick

by Ryan McKeen After watching the great game between the U.S. and Canada last night, I decided to write a post on Connecticut hockey law. I looked at cases involving the Hartford Whalers, various cases about people hitting each other … Continue reading

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Keep Your Headlights On To Prevent Accidents During A Snow Storm

by Ryan McKeen February in Connecticut  means snow. Today’s forecast calls for heavy snow this afternoon. So here’s a PSA: Not only is driving without your headlights on really stupid, potentially negligent, and dangerous – it’s illegal in Connecticut: Every vehicle upon a … Continue reading

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Stamford Chimp Attack Case: State Does Makes The Right Call Not To Prosecute Sandra Herold

by Ryan McKeen I give the State credit for not prosecuting the owner of the chimpanzee, Sandra Herold. It speaks well for our system of criminal justice in Connecticut. At its core, the State had a weak criminal case against … Continue reading

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