Who Gets The Engagement Ring After A Break Up?

Connecticut follows the modern view is that the gift of the engagement ring is a
conditional gift, the condition being the subsequent marriage of the parties. If the
marriage does not take place, the condition has not been met and the ring should be returned to the donor.

Are Sunday Liquor Sales Hurting Package Stores?

Laws often have unintended consequences. Critics of repealing Sunday sales argued that allowing Sunday sales would increase alcohol consumption while various liquor industry groups hoped that would be the case. Last week, I stopped by my local package store.  I asked the clerk about the impact of Sunday sales on his business. He said “It’s … Read more

No Steve Jobs Action Figure For Connecticut?

If what you’ve been sitting around and thinking “you know, my life would be complete if only I had a creepy Steve Jobs action figure” – you  may be out of luck. Chinese toymaker, Icons wants to make this doll or as I call it “The Steve Jobs Barbie”: Recently an NBC station reported that: … Read more

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 at the time of the fall. The winter of 2011 is a special defense.

Cord Blood Legislation Update

Last week, I spoke with Senator Len Fasano. Senator Fasano has introduced legislation to create a public cord blood bank. I believe such legislation is important to the health of Connecticut residents and vital to our economy as we look for new ways to fight and treat cancer. Senator Fasano has been working on this … Read more

What’s The Warmest State CT Lawyers Can Waive Into?

I’m sick of shoveling. Facebook tells me everyone else is sick of winter too. With plenty of time to both shovel and commute I often find myself daydreaming about practicing law in a warmer jurisdiction. Then I wonder whether studying for the bar exam is worse than shoveling. This is a close one. I swore … Read more

What Is A Declaratory Judgment in CT?

by Ryan McKeen A declaratory judgment is an extraordinary remedy in Connecticut. Ordinarily Connecticut courts deal with events that have already happened. From crimes to car accidents….courts resolve conflicts for events that have already occurred or are ongoing. Courts usually hear cases where an actual loss has occurred. On the other hand, a declaratory judgment … Read more

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