For the past two and a half years, I’ve had great difficulty using Google Chrome on the Connecticut Judicial Branch website. Last week, Chrome for Mac received a major update. It went from 32 bit to 64 bit. This evening I used Chrome on the Judicial Branch website to both view and efile pleadings. Everything worked as it should.
Connecticut Appellate lawyer, Dan Krisch recently launched “Holding Court”. I’ve long been a fan of Krisch’s musings as a columnist for the Connecticut Law Tribune. Krisch’s commentary is frequently timely and thoughtful. His tone and insights are well suited to the blogging format. I’m excited to read what he has to write.
Good towns and cities get the small things right. Good on Mayor Stewart for working to fix this small problem. New Britain Superior Court has a nice garage located very close to the court. Making it one of the more convenient Connecticut courts to park at. The only problem s the garage only accepts cash or checks.
There is not question in my mind that the data that wearables collect will become one of the most significant pieces of evidence injury cases. In order to be successful in prosecuting a claim, lawyers must know both the law and the technology. So when you put on your new “FITBONE” for the New Year do so knowing that you may one day be subject to cross examination on the data.
“Always plan your day around lunch.” – Judge Smith am I writing a post about lunch? Because, when Judge Smith told me to plan my day around lunch – I initially thought he was kidding. I’ve come to learn that he wasn’t. I met Judge Smith at lunch with my bosses.
Eighteen years ago, on October 1, 1996, REM’s “Monster” tour rolled into Hartford’s Meadows Music theater. Opening for REM that evening was a far lesser known band called Radiohead. On that warm early fall evening, I bought my first concert shirt. The shirt was a drawing of a bear in the woods with a question … Read more
McKeen Law Firm, LLC turns one today. It has been an amazing year. We’ve championed causes at trial, on appeal, and before the General Assembly. Many of our victories have occurred in resolving matters favorably for our clients in ways that don’t grab headlines. We’re proud of our work. This year I’ve spent a lot … Read more
Happy Labor Day! Labor Day marks the end of summer. And for many Connecticut students it means back to school. Here’s a little school law post for your holiday weekend. Connecticut General Statutes Section 1-4 is one of the more interesting statutes on the books. Check this out: When any such holiday, except holidays in January and … Read more
This morning, the Hartford Business Journal announced it’s 2014 – 40 under 40 class. I’m proud to have been selected. A year ago yesterday, I began building McKeen Law Firm. I didn’t know where my office was going to be, what my firm was going to be named, or when I was going to open. Life had given me a blank slate.
Landlord-tenant law has been a part of my practice for 9 years. It is a quirky area of practice filled with pitfalls for the unwary. The very nature of summary process has helped me improve my trial and litigation skills – deadlines are quick and trials happen. I’ve represented both residential and commercial landlords and tenants.