by Ryan McKeen Well I won’t back down No I won’t back down You can stand me up at the gates of hell But I won’t back down No I’ll stand my ground, won’t be turned around And I’ll keep this world from draggin me down gonna stand my ground … and I won’t back … Read more
by Ryan McKeen For this post, I’m going to assume that the statute specifying the qualifications for Attorney General is constitutional. Maybe it is and maybe it isn’t. That question will have to be decided by the Connecticut Supreme Court. Here’s the relevant text of the statute: The Attorney General shall be an elector of … Read more
My name is Lynn Bolton and I work in the Public Affairs Department at Friendly’s. I am responding to your post regarding the ‘disappearance’ of the nutrition information on our Sweet Creation breakfasts. On Tuesday this week, we launched a redesigned web site. I believe that you and some of your readers may have been … Read more
by Ryan McKeen DISCLAIMER: THESE PICKS ARE FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY If you want a good laugh, check out my predictions from 2009. I had the Yankees missing the playoffs and Girardi getting fired. Here are my 2010 division and wild card predictions: AL East: Boston AL Central: Minnesota AL West: Texas AL Wild Card: … Read more
by Ryan McKeen –The majority (63%) of persons incarcerated in Connecticut are doing time for non-violent offenses. This amounts to 11,412 inmates. –Connecticut now has uniform procedures for land use appeals. Having brought appeals in different courts, this is a very welcome development. Procedures used to vary from court to court, which was confusing. -Judging … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Last year, I was indifferent while the CT Legislature debated requiring restaurants to disclose nutritional information to patrons. Lazily, I bought the argument that people know that a bacon double cheeseburger is bad for them. I figured the issue was worth revisiting here now that Congress has stepped in and passed federal … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Yesterday I was on a conference call preparing for the Connecticut Bar Foundation’s “How Technology is Changing The Practice of Law” symposium at UConn Law slated for April 9, 2010. I am a panelist on the “Talkin’ Bout My Generation” portion of the program. I hope to see you there. For a little … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Let the hate mail from the Cult of Jobs start pouring in. Check out my article on why Android phones have it all over the iPhone. More on the article tomorrow.
by Ryan McKeen St. Patrick’s Day inspired me to repost this: Connecticut Liquor Regulations, Sec. 30-6-A31a. Prohibited statements and illustrations (a) Restrictions. An advertisement of alcoholic liquor shall not contain: (4) any statement, picture or illustration referring to Easter, Holy Week, Mother’s Day or “Santa Claus,” including names synonymous with “Santa Claus,” or the name … Read more
Inspired by the choice of Tiger Woods’ sponsors to have him play the Masters, here’s what I’m reading: It seems some in big law find blogging to be a “relentless, mind-numbing, never ending task to find worthwhile material to publish”. On the contrary, it’s easy when you’re willing to be inspired by signs in parking … Read more