Category Archives: Small Business

News and thoughts on Connecticut small business.

New Connecticut Law On Safeguarding Social Security Numbers

Connecticut Public Act 08-167 requires that anyone who collects social security numbers in the course of their businesses to publish a privacy protection policy that ensures the confidentiality of social security numbers, prohibits their unlawful disclosure and limits access to them. Continue reading

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A Good Bye Plastic Bags (at least in Westport)

This well-heeled town has become the first community on the East Coast to ban plastic shopping bags, a move hailed by proponents as a watershed moment that could lead to a wider change in consumer habits. David Funkhouser, The Hartford … Continue reading

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Thinking About Becoming A Landlord In Connecticut?

A few weeks ago, I was speaking with a housing specialist. Housing specialists are trained mediators who spend their time getting parties to resolve housing cases. We were talking about the length of time it takes to evict a tenant in … Continue reading

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An Interview With Connecticut State Senate Candidate George Colli

I recently had the opportunity to interview State Senate Candidate George Colli. George is running to represent Connecticut’s 7th Senatorial District (Somers, Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, East Granby, and Granby).  This is a law blog and not a political blog but … Continue reading

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Legislature Should Examine Connecticut Landlord/Tenant Law

In Connecticut, evictions are a winner take all fight over possession. Landlords are often surprised that the court cannot order a tenant to pay past due rent as part of an eviction proceeding. Tenants are often surprised to learn that … Continue reading

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Connecticut Businesses And Landlords Need Their Clients/Tenants Social Security Numbers

Obtaining judgment by default is becoming more and more frustrating. When time is of the essence, either in an eviction or collection matter the last thing a litigant needs to happen is to have a clerk send back paperwork because … Continue reading

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Long Range Forecast: A Tough Winter For Connecticut Landlords

I was reading this article in the Boston Globe which details how the cost of home heating oil is going to be significantly more expensive this coming winter than it was last winter. I fear that this means we will … Continue reading

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How To Get A Job At A “Small” Firm (Part 1)

This past weekend, I had dinner with a good friend. My friend has graduated law school and is presently enjoying the best summer of his life studying for the bar. My friend has been honored with a scholarship to clerk at a firm in Europe … Continue reading

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Starting A Business? Think SCORE

“I understand small business growth. I was one.” – President George W. Bush Small businesses are the backbone of Connecticut’s communities. They provide our communities with jobs, services, charitable involvement and tax revenue.   Starting and running your own business is no small … Continue reading

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Why bLAWg? Marketing

Why I don’t get clients from my blog. This blog is for you, the Slovakian guy, logging into this site at 3 a.m. eastern standard time, and reading about John Trautwein. Continue reading

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