It’s The Busiest Time of The Year

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I’m busy. Here’s what I’ve been working on:

-Over the past 2 weeks this site has been totally redesigned. I selected a new wordpress theme for the site, changed the banner, and have made numerous technical changes under the hood of this site.  I’ve added a bunch of plugins that should make this site more user friendly for you.  Some of which you’ll notice like the suggested posts that appear below every post and some of which you won’t.

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It’s Illegal To Keep A Bear As A Pet…

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…including but not limited to the black bear, grizzly bear, or brown bear. Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 26-40a. I think the penalty for keeping a bear as a pet should be having one’s head examined but the legislature opted for a fine of not more than a thousand dollars per day and all costs associated with taking … Read more

JEPSEN NAMES NORA R. DANNEHY AS DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

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HARTFORD – Attorney General-elect George Jepsen Friday named veteran federal prosecutor Nora R. Dannehy as Deputy Attorney General, to serve as his as second in command in the state Office of Attorney General after he takes office Jan. 5, 2011. Dannehy of South Glastonbury was one of 12 applicants and three finalists for job. The … Read more

Cause For Optimism That CT Blue Laws Will Be Repealed in 2011

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by Ryan McKeen If you haven’t already, read OLR’s Brief Descpritions of Majoy Issues the legislature may face in 2011. The report details issues large and small that the legislature may choose to confront in 2011. Of course, nothing in politics is certain but this list represents a pretty educated short list of legislative reforms … Read more

Out Of The Frying Pan And Into The Fire

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by Van Johnson True story. Defense Attorney: “Your Honor, my client has changed his life, his girlfriend is here and will confirm this.” Judge: “What’s her name?” DA: “Jessica, Your Honor.” Judge: “If he changed his life, why did a woman named Jennifer post his bail last night?” Entire Courtroom: “Daaaaaayuuuum!” Then the judge repeated … Read more

Touring Hartford’s Courts

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by Ryan McKeen Hartfordites listen up, you need to tour some of Hartford’s courts. I love Hartford Superior Court. When I walk in the lobby, I feel that I’m somewhere.  The Court building is old but it’s ornate. It features an amazing mural on the ceiling, wood work that you don’t see anymore, and a … Read more

Will Malloy Nominate Robinson To CT Supreme Court?

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by Ryan McKeen Appellate Judge Richard Robinson is a Stamford man with the resume of a Supreme Court Justice.  Robinson served Assistant corporation counsel in Stamford prior to being named a Judge of the Superior Court. As Malloy looks to replace Justice Katz on the court, don’t be surprised if he looks to Judge Robinson. … Read more