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
One of the great legal problems of our time is the foreclosure crisis. Wall Street changed the rules when it decided there was a fortune to be made betting against the American dream of owning a home. Investors stood to make more money from homeowners defaulting on their mortgages than paying them. To make sure … Read more
Lawyers sell hope. In six years of practice (FTR, active practice of law at the bar of the State of CT), I have yet to have an initial consultation with a client who came to me because something awesome happened in his life. I suspect that day will never come. I’ve represented clients facing foreclosure. … Read more
This morning, I’m being sworn in as an alternate on the East Granby Planning & Zoning Commission. I’m eager to serve my community in this capacity as I’m interested in land use. As is the case in many small towns, I was drafted into this position. Our Democratic Town Committee meeting went like this: Chair: … Read more
Wishing you a great 2012.
I really hope that in 2012 the General Assembly kills the blue laws on our books. These laws are nonsensical barriers in a free market. Connecticut loses revenue as a result of these laws. If you don’t believe me, check out all of the Connecticut license plates at stateline package stores this weekend. Here’s the … Read more
(this headline is my editorial commentary and was not drafted by Mr. McQuaid) by Hugh McQuaid Anyone planning to have a drink on Monday, the day after Christmas, should stock up this Saturday. Liquor stores in Connecticut will be closed on Dec. 26 due to a little-known state law. Connecticut’s religious-based “blue laws” prevent liquor … Read more
Attorney General George Jepsen today announced a $34.25 million multistate settlement with GE Funding Capital Market Services, Inc. (“GE Funding”) as part of an ongoing nationwide investigation of alleged illegal conduct in the municipal bond derivatives industry. Connecticut and New York led the investigation for the working group of 24 states and the District of … Read more
Here in Connecticut, same-sex marriage has been the law of the land for over 3 years. Since that time, we’ve been hit with a freak snowstorm in October, an earthquake, and a hurricane – but no locusts as of yet. In what’s my favorite article of the year, the Gay and Lesbian Community in Minnesota … Read more
A public service announcement for those last minute shoppers looking to buy a special present for the lawyer in their life. If you don’t know what to get the lawyer in your life then consider your problem solved. Brooks Brothers Miracle Non-Iron Shirts are the best thing to happen to the profession since Abe Lincoln. … Read more