This is a law blog, so it’s reasonable to ask why I’m writing about layoffs of the Hartford Courant. The Hartford Courant Alumni blog covers the carnage. The reason is that our state needs professional journalists. We need them to investigate, to expose, to inform, and to challenge us. The blogosphere can’t replace professional journalism – … Read more
Credit-card companies continue to raise customer interest rates and fees despite a record-low target rate from the Federal Reserve and billions of dollars in bailout money that has been pumped in to the financial companies. Fox Business News. Rates are rising all over the place even for customers with good credit. Reading about rates increasing … Read more
The firm names may be different but on Above The Law the story is the same. First a firm announces a salary freeze, or reduces bonuses, or lays off staff. It’s like a bad a la carte appetizer. The firm issues a statement about tough economic times, how the firm is strong, and nothing more is planned. … Read more
Link. Article says layoffs across all firm offices. No associate layoffs. According to its website, Day Pitney has Connecticut offices in Hartford, West Hartford, Greenwich, New Haven and Stamford. Memo from co-chair of exective committee states that affected staff will be provided severance packages. A sad day for all those impacted to be sure. Based on Above … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Much is being made of the horrible chimpanzee attack in Stamford this week. This morning the Hartford Courant has an article about the chimp and prior safety concerns. Link. The article states that Travis the chimpanzee was “never had anything but love,” “was treated like a member of the family” and was fed “steak, shrimp and ice … Read more
by Ryan C. McKeen Foreclosures in Connecticut are on the rise and have been for sometime. I haven’t seen updated numbers from the Judicial Branch (which would be useful) but I don’t live under a rock either. I’m not that interested in the overall numbers because I know they’re bad. What I want to know is the … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Today is a classic mid to late February day. It’s what it should be for this time of year. It’s cold outside, sunny, and a little windy. Unlike a “classic” January day, the sun is radiant. If you park your car outside, you’ll get in it, and it will feel a little warm. … Read more
by Ryan McKeen Blogging is a lot like making Italian food. I’m convinced many Italian dishes were born as a result of leftovers being thrown in a pot when no one ingredient would suffice for a meal. It’s Friday, and here are my leftover blog ideas: *In case you missed it, the Hartford Courtant’s Stan Simpson … Read more
By Ryan McKeen I love those new light bulbs, you know, the spiral kind. Their packaging tells me that I can save $120 a year or something if I replace my old fashioned light bulbs. Having changed out my bulbs – they’re not kidding, I do save money on my monthly electric bill. The problem … Read more