Connecticut’s tough new teen driving laws have gone into effect. The laws have some teeth as most offenses result in mandatory suspensions. Don’t even think about driving with a suspended license as it may put you in the fast lane to jail. When I interned at the State’s Attorneys Office in law school, part of … Read more
I deny all rumors that Theo is consulting with me regarding the Manny Ramirez situation (bye Manny). Sometimes the practice of law gets in the way of blogging and this is one of those times. I originally posted this in early January. Given all that’s going on in Boston today, I figured it was appropriate … Read more
Inspired by Gideon who has some interesting readers of his own. Here’s just a few of the search terms that brought you to my blog in July: death from bar exam chicken foul game john maples why can people be evicted for being a nuisance when cats attack dogs i have a lawsuit and the defendant … Read more
Last week, Matt Curtiss posted about appointing a guardian for children as part of an estate plan. To add to what Matt wrote, here’s some of my thoughts: Revist your decision every year or so. There is no limit on how many times you can change a guardian under a will; Avoid co-guardians, it may … Read more
This warrants a special Sunday Edition of AConnecticutLawBlog. When you go to a big name school you’re probably used to seeing some of your fellow alumni on national television. When you go to Framingham State College, aside from Christa McAulliffe, it’s not such a common event. This morning, I was watching the Today show and … Read more
Eddie Vedder and Theo Epstein. The best GM in Baseball with the best rock front man on the planet. Watching the Red Sox take on the Mariners on Tuesday night. Hopefully they were discussing when Pearl Jam is going to play at Fenway Park. Enjoy watching the Red Sox beat up on the Yankees this weekend. Beckett … Read more
567-68-0515 That’s it. That is really the social security number of the 37th President of The United States, Richard Millhous Nixon. 444-26-7015 is/was Mickey Mantle’s social security number. The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest Hitter To Ever Live, American Hero, Ted Williams’ social security number: 565-03-1343. I’m not making this stuff up. No false advertising here. … Read more
This is a blawg for the people. What people you may ask? I answer: you people. The number one term that people have searched Lord Google to find this blog, drumroll please…….”Richard Cabelus.” Rich is a great guy, studying for the bar and deserves this small bit of internet fame. The number two term for … Read more
A week from today, I’ll get off the Jennings Road exit and see the Connecticut Expo Center parking lot filled with nervous ex-law students. I’ll be writing more on this in the coming days. Passing the bar is a big deal. Truly an achievement worth celebrating. Want an unsolicited gift idea? Again, in this blog, I … Read more
This weekend I went to the Haight-Brown Vineyard in Litchfield (pictured below). The wine at the vineyard is so good and the people there are so friendly that the wine should sell itself. Their Covertside White is a perfect summer wine. Absolutely perfect. Buy some now and thank me later. As you know by now, … Read more