I’m going to run the risk of sounding like Andy Rooney in this post but so be it. Do they not make vehicles with turn signals anymore? I spend a lot of time on Connecticut roads and I’m afraid the turn signal is becoming extinct. Has the recession caused automakers to cut back on turn … Read more
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Last night, I was checking my blog stats and saw a spike in readers. I though to myself that I had greatly underestimated my readers thirst for knowledge about crosswalk law. Then I realized that CLE pamphlets had hit desks of lawyers across the state. For the past few months, I’ve been working with Susan Cartier Liebel … Read more
Did you know that in 1929 pedestrians in Connecticut gained the right of way in crosswalks? For more on CT crosswalk law, click here.
The best bargain for Connecticut residents in terms of resolving minor disputes are small claims courts. Right now, for $35 and often not marshal fees a person can get their day in court before a magistrate. The CT Law Tribune is reporting that the legislature is looking to raise the court entry fee to $60. … Read more
Take it to the bank, Kevin Youkilis will be money in 2009. Alas, opening day is upon us. Best day of the year, bar none. For entertainment purposes only, here are my predictions for 2009: Red Sox go 98-64 and win the AL East. Rays take the wild card. Yankees finish 3rd in the AL East … Read more
Getting reports that 4 Associates, 1 contract partner, and 21 staff have been cut at Shipman & Goodwin. I understand that the firm will make a formal announcement this afternoon. This very sad news…I know a number of excellent people at the firm. Update: CT Law Tribune confirming what I was told earlier this morning. The … Read more
And it’s pretty darn funny.
Had some friends over this weekend for a competitive game of “Apples to Apples.” Prior to their arrival, I made some popcorn – not the microwave kind. You see, I have an elaborate popcorn popper machine. One of our guests says “hey, where did you get that totally cool, way awesome popcorn popper.” My answer: Westlaw. You see … Read more
Wow! And the site is powered by WordPress! Obtaining briefs on issues is often a valuable and productive exercise in the practice of law. A court decision informs readers of the result but briefs help litigants understand the process of how the result was achieved. A lawyer who reads a decision and reads briefs can … Read more