Here’s one for the dog days of August. A Connecticut Superior Court has ruled that a plaintiff was not tormenting the defendant’s dog when the plaintiff was riding his bike in circles in front of the defendant’s house. Moreno v. Edgar (Doc. No. CV07-5004312S)(Alvord J. 2008). Here’s a quick summary of Connecticut dog bite law. Suffice … Read more
I recently had the opportunity to interview State Senate Candidate George Colli. George is running to represent Connecticut’s 7th Senatorial District (Somers, Enfield, Suffield, Windsor Locks, Windsor, East Granby, and Granby). This is a law blog and not a political blog but there’s certainly an overlap seeing how lawmakers make laws which is why I’ve asked George questions related … Read more
Connecticut’s tough new teen driving laws have gone into effect. The laws have some teeth as most offenses result in mandatory suspensions. Don’t even think about driving with a suspended license as it may put you in the fast lane to jail. When I interned at the State’s Attorneys Office in law school, part of … Read more
I deny all rumors that Theo is consulting with me regarding the Manny Ramirez situation (bye Manny). Sometimes the practice of law gets in the way of blogging and this is one of those times. I originally posted this in early January. Given all that’s going on in Boston today, I figured it was appropriate … Read more
Inspired by Gideon who has some interesting readers of his own. Here’s just a few of the search terms that brought you to my blog in July: death from bar exam chicken foul game john maples why can people be evicted for being a nuisance when cats attack dogs i have a lawsuit and the defendant … Read more
Last week, Matt Curtiss posted about appointing a guardian for children as part of an estate plan. To add to what Matt wrote, here’s some of my thoughts: Revist your decision every year or so. There is no limit on how many times you can change a guardian under a will; Avoid co-guardians, it may … Read more
This warrants a special Sunday Edition of AConnecticutLawBlog. When you go to a big name school you’re probably used to seeing some of your fellow alumni on national television. When you go to Framingham State College, aside from Christa McAulliffe, it’s not such a common event. This morning, I was watching the Today show and … Read more
Eddie Vedder and Theo Epstein. The best GM in Baseball with the best rock front man on the planet. Watching the Red Sox take on the Mariners on Tuesday night. Hopefully they were discussing when Pearl Jam is going to play at Fenway Park. Enjoy watching the Red Sox beat up on the Yankees this weekend. Beckett … Read more
567-68-0515 That’s it. That is really the social security number of the 37th President of The United States, Richard Millhous Nixon. 444-26-7015 is/was Mickey Mantle’s social security number. The Splendid Splinter, The Greatest Hitter To Ever Live, American Hero, Ted Williams’ social security number: 565-03-1343. I’m not making this stuff up. No false advertising here. … Read more
This is a blawg for the people. What people you may ask? I answer: you people. The number one term that people have searched Lord Google to find this blog, drumroll please…….”Richard Cabelus.” Rich is a great guy, studying for the bar and deserves this small bit of internet fame. The number two term for … Read more