by Ryan McKeen I was asked this question last week and my response was “I think so, otherwise he or she would be a felon for engaging in the unauthorized practice of law!” Yeah, I roll with an exciting crowd. The question is actually kind of interesting because one does not have to be an … Read more
by Ryan McKeen It seems that the music is about to stop for real estate attorneys yet again. 2009 was the year of the refi. With interest rates at historic lows it made sense for many homeowners to lock in fixed rate loans at rates at or near 5%. While attorneys weren’t doing record numbers … Read more
“Those things that hurt, instruct.” -Ben Franklin
By Ryan McKeen In July of 2008, I wrote about Attorney General Blumenthal taking on the makers of a beer pong video game for the Nintendo Wii. In the name of protecting the children of Connecticut, Mr. Blumenthal forced the makers of the game to rename the game Pong Toss. Point Mr. Blumenthal. Right now, … Read more
What are the requirements for a valid marriage ceremony in Connecticut? 1. The physical presence of the parties before an official licensed to perform a marriage ceremony in Connecticut; and
2. A third party official must witness or officiate at a ceremony herein the parties each presently consent to marriage. Hames v. Hames, 163 Conn. 588 (1972).
by Ryan McKeen I’m pretty proud of this. On Christmas Eve, two years ago, this blog went live. Most law blogs die quick deaths and with good reason: maintaining a blog is hardwork. The mission of this blog has always been to bring the law to the people. My audience isn’t just law professors or … Read more
by Ryan McKeen 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 … Read more
by Ryan McKeen I’m a longtime Sirius Satellite radio subscriber. This alone qualifies me as an expert on Legal Zoom ads. For those who don’t subscribe to satellite radio – let me fill you in: Legal Zoom advertises non-stop on satellite radio. Every time, I hear one of the legal zoom ads about wills I … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Thinking and reading a lot about security features for smart phones. There are countless articles about how the iPhone is unsafe for lawyers because it has to be connected to a network to be remotely swiped and it internally records the actions of the user of the phone. I often think, what … Read more
by Ryan McKeen First Amendment meet Rockville. Rockville meet First Amendment. What do you get when you cross Hanukkah, the solstice, and Christmas? Hanasolistmas, of course. Happy Hanasolistmas to you! Pictures from the Rockville town green: