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Thoughts on Connecticut Law with a Side of Baseball. By Ryan McKeen.

http://aconnecticutlawblog.com

Oct 15
5 Things You Need To Know About Winning a CT Personal Injury Case

5 Things You Need To Know About Winning a CT Personal Injury Case

There are risks of losing a personal injury trial and there are risks of winning a personal injury trial. Knowing these risks help you make an informed decision about whether or not to settle your case. And these factors are why many cases…
Oct 8
The Purpose of CT Injury Law

The Purpose of CT Injury Law

Holding wrongdoers accountable and making them take personal responsibility is what our country and legal system are founded on. We don't do this for fun. Rather we do this because we know it saves lives. We know that standing up is hard. But…
Oct 1
Five Risks Of A Connecticut Personal Injury Trial

Five Risks Of A Connecticut Personal Injury Trial

So here you are. You have been injured. You have been seriously injured in a trucking wreck. You ask your friends. You do your online research. And you meet with several lawyers before deciding on the one you believe to be best suited for…

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Action Advocacy Law Firm Blog

Covers bankruptcy in Connecticut.

http://www.actionadvocacy.com/blog/

Oct 12
Bankruptcy of Ford, Heinz and Hershey

Bankruptcy of Ford, Heinz and Hershey

Today we’re going to look at 3 giants of the American economy who declared bankruptcy. One giant started his life as a watch-maker. This watch-maker pioneered a revolution in transportation and indeed his contribution is still with us…
Oct 11
Rembrandt, Morris and Jay Cooke

Rembrandt, Morris and Jay Cooke

Today we’re going to take a look at 3 celebrity bankruptcies who were very successful during their time but had to rebound from catastrophes or reversals of fortune; to go on and again achieve great success. It goes to show you that…
Oct 10
Bankruptcy of John Connally

Bankruptcy of John Connally

Today our featured celebrity that declared bankruptcy is John Connolly. John Connally is certainly an Irish name. We might think of John Connolly the Irish author, who wrote about a former police office who became a detective hunting for the…

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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

Oct 17
Trump's ACA Sabotage and the President's Constitutional Duty to Take Care that the Laws be Faithfully Executed

Trump's ACA Sabotage and the President's Constitutional Duty to Take Care that the Laws be Faithfully Executed

Over at Vox, I offer an argument that Trump's ACA sabotage violates the Take Care Clause. I argue that, whatever scholarly divisions may exist about the Clause's application, this is the limiting case. The President…
Oct 12
Voting With Their Feet

Voting With Their Feet

Advocates of states'-rights often point out that an advantage of federalism is that people can move from a state where they are dissatisfied with public policy to a state that they prefer. The prospect that people or businesses will relocate…
Oct 12
Anti-Contrarianism

Anti-Contrarianism

I just finished reading a draft of a superficially interesting but deeply terrible article taking issue with the current wisdom, associated with Daryl Levinson and Richard Pildes's article, "Separation of Parties, not Powers," on the…

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Connecticut Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers criminal law. By The Law Offices of Allan F. Friedman.

https://www.connecticutcriminallawyerblog.com/

Sep 17
Local Police Charge Man with Crime of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell for mere Possession of Non Criminal Quantity of Marijuana

Local Police Charge Man with Crime of Felony Possession with Intent to Sell for mere Possession of Non Criminal Quantity of Marijuana

I have been writing in my blogs and on my web page recently about the Local Police departments apparent resistance or push back against the Legislature’s efforts to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of Marijuana in 2011 and…
Sep 9
Why You Should Not Openly Carry a Handgun – Even if You Have a Permit

Why You Should Not Openly Carry a Handgun – Even if You Have a Permit

I have had a lot of clients lately who have been arrested after getting involved in various disputes while they were legally carrying handguns. I do represent a lot of clients in weapons crimes cases but these were not weapons cases.…
Sep 3
Drug Overdose Deaths in Connecticut on Track to Reach 1,000 in 2017 – Will The Police Turn Up the Heat on the Streets?

Drug Overdose Deaths in Connecticut on Track to Reach 1,000 in 2017 – Will The Police Turn Up the Heat on the Streets?

This week Governor Malloy for the third straight year signed into law legislation which he sponsored aimed at curbing the growing opioid crisis in Connecticut. Although laws have been getting tougher on medical doctors and pharmacists…

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Connecticut Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers criminal law. By Law Offices of Mark Sherman LLC.

http://www.connecticutcriminallawyersblog.com/

Oct 15
Do I Have to Give a Blood or Urine Sample at the Hospital? Utah Nurse Arrest Case Reveals Answer

Do I Have to Give a Blood or Urine Sample at the Hospital? Utah Nurse Arrest Case Reveals Answer

Utah police got it completely wrong this summer when they arrested a nurse for refusing to allow Utah police to draw blood from an unconscious truck driver involved in a car wreck. After a quick investigation, the charges were dropped, the…
Oct 7
The New Sexting / Child Porn Law that Every Connecticut Parent Should Understand

The New Sexting / Child Porn Law that Every Connecticut Parent Should Understand

Connecticut lawmakers are finally catching up with teenagers and technology. Last week, a new Connecticut law went into effect that at long last protects and provides legal relief for Connecticut teenagers experimenting with…
Sep 30
Fighting Connecticut Insurance Broker Investigation

Fighting Connecticut Insurance Broker Investigation

Connecticut’s Insurance Department continue to investigate insurance brokers for any type of misconduct that comes across their radar, even innocent mistakes. Sure, it may not seem like a big deal at first, but what many people…

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Connecticut Education Law Blog

Covers educational law topcis, including constitutional issues, labor and employment and special education. By Berchem, Moses & Devlin, P.C.

http://www.connecticuteducationlawblog.com/

Aug 16
State Supreme Court Holds that Private School had Duty to Warn and Protect Students Against Risk of Serious Insect-Borne Disease When Organizing Trip Abroad

State Supreme Court Holds that Private School had Duty to Warn and Protect Students Against Risk of Serious Insect-Borne Disease When Organizing Trip Abroad

On August 11, 2017, the State of Connecticut Supreme Court delivered its decision in Munn v. Hotchkiss School, SC 19525 (Conn. 2017), holding that the state’s public policy does not preclude imposing a duty on a school to warn about or…
Jul 28
Updated Federal Regulations: Rosa’s Law Changes Section 504 and IDEA References from “Mental Retardation” to “Intellectual Disability”

Updated Federal Regulations: Rosa’s Law Changes Section 504 and IDEA References from “Mental Retardation” to “Intellectual Disability”

Beginning August 10, 2017, the regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”), 34 C.F.R. Part 104, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (“the IDEA”), 34 C.F.R.…
Jul 25
Is Your Website Handicap Accessible?

Is Your Website Handicap Accessible?

It is illegal for public entities to discriminate against individuals with disabilities. No one disputes this premise. But did you know that if your website does not meet certain standards of accessibility you could be the subject…

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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

Features developments in labor and employment law. By Daniel A. Schwartz.

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Oct 18
Exclusive: New Statistics from CHRO Show Drop in Discrimination Claim

Exclusive: New Statistics from CHRO Show Drop in Discrimination Claim

Through a recent FOI request, I was able to take a peek at the latest case statistics coming out of the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. (The CHRO has since added them to the website as well.) I’ve done these recaps in…
Oct 17
What’s Next for Mandatory Arbitration Provisions?

What’s Next for Mandatory Arbitration Provisions?

One of the interesting strains to come out of the new round of publicity surrounding sexual harassment is a renewed focus on mandatory arbitration provisions. And it comes from an unexpected source: former Fox News anchor Gretchen Carlson.…
Oct 16
Employer Resource Guide by Department of Labor Now Available

Employer Resource Guide by Department of Labor Now Available

Sometimes, government is thought of as the enforcer of rules. But sometimes, the government is also in the business of helping businesses too. The latest example of this is an Employer Resource Guide put out a few weeks ago by the…

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Connecticut Estate Planning…

Connecticut Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Covers estate planning. By CzepigaDalyPope LLC.

http://www.czepigalaw.com/blog/

Oct 13
Beneficiary Designations: Don’t Wait Any Longer

Beneficiary Designations: Don’t Wait Any Longer

Assigning and updating beneficiary designations for your retirement plans, life insurance policies, and annuities are tasks that notoriously get ignored. While the process itself is usually pretty straightforward — putting…
Sep 28
Capital Gains and Protecting Your Home – What You Need to Know

Capital Gains and Protecting Your Home – What You Need to Know

Most people are aware that there are steps you should consider to protect your assets from being liquidated to pay for long-term care. And to protect your heirs from the burden of heavy estate taxes upon your passing. However, are you aware…
Sep 20
When a Spouse Dies: 1 Reason You Must File With the Probate Court

When a Spouse Dies: 1 Reason You Must File With the Probate Court

By Peter J. Smith Your spouse just passed away, and everything your spouse owned had a joint or beneficiary designation. All of your spouse’s assets go to you without having to go through probate first. End of story, right? Not…

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Connecticut Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Connecticut personal injury and medical malpractice laws, cases and news. By Paul Levin.

http://www.connecticutinjuryattorney-blog.com/

Nov 24
Family of Late Hartford Firefighter File Wrongful Death Lawsuit

Family of Late Hartford Firefighter File Wrongful Death Lawsuit

The Law Offices of Paul Levin FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FAMILY OF LATE HARTFORD FIREFIGHTER KEVIN BELL FILE WRONGFUL DEATH LAWSUIT AGAINST THE CITY OF HARTFORD ON BEHALF OF HIS ESTATE. FIRE CHIEF, DEPUTY CHIEF AND LIEUTENANT ARE…
Apr 30
MY CLIENT GETS PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE

MY CLIENT GETS PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE

My client, Kim Smith, has been given permission to sue the State of Connecticut over a very disturbing incident that happened at a state beach bathing house. Connecticut is one of only a handful of states in the nation where you must first…
Apr 30
MY CLIENT GETS PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE

MY CLIENT GETS PERMISSION TO SUE THE STATE

My client, Kim Smith, has been given permission to sue the State of Connecticut over a very disturbing incident that happened at a state beach bathing house. Connecticut is one of only a handful of states in the nation where you must first…

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Connecticut Lesbian and Gay Law

Covers gay marriage, civil unions, and step-parent and co-parent adoptions. By Irene C. Olszewski.

http://ctlgbtlaw.wordpress.com

Jan 24
Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Yesterday, a Colorado Senate committee voted 3-2 to pass Senate Bill 11, which would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in that state. The bill was opposed by Republicans in that vote. The bill will now be heard by…
Jan 24
Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate

Yesterday, a Colorado Senate committee voted 3-2 to pass Senate Bill 11, which would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in that state. The bill was opposed by Republicans in that vote. The bill will now be heard by…
Jan 23
Connecticut Legislature Confirms First Openly Gay Supreme Court Justice

Connecticut Legislature Confirms First Openly Gay Supreme Court Justice

Earlier today, the Connecticut General Assembly confirmed Andrew J. McDonald, a Democratic state senator, as the first openly gay justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court. The Senate voted 30-3 to confirm McDonald while the House voted…

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Course and Scope

Covers workers's compensation in Connecticut. By James Aspell.

http://aspelllaw.blogspot.com/

Sep 25
Connecticut Worker's Compensation: A Primer

Connecticut Worker's Compensation: A Primer

Connecticut Workers’ Compensation Claims: Eligibility, Filing, and Appeals Understand how workers' compensation works in the state of Connecticut. By Sachi Barreiro Virtually all employers in Connecticut are required to carry…
Jul 12
Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation'

Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation'

Rate of CT workplace injuries, illnesses exceeds nation's Related Content Content by John Stearns More than 36,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported among Connecticut's private industry employers in 2015, resulting in…
Jun 15
CRB Excuses Claimant's Failure to Attend Formal hearing

CRB Excuses Claimant's Failure to Attend Formal hearing

In the recent CRB case of Greene vs. Ansonia Copper and Brass the Claimant, who was represented by counsel, failed to attend a scheduled formal hearing to prosecute her claim for 31-308a post PPD discretionary payments. Unfortunately, the…

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CT Judicial Law Libraries' NewsLog

Covers recent legal developments, legal practice tools, and law library resources in Connecticut.

http://ersa.jud.ct.gov/lawlibnews/Lists/Posts/AllPosts.aspx

Aug 19
Employment Law Supreme Court Opinions - 8/18/2016

Employment Law Supreme Court Opinions - 8/18/2016

Body: SC19590 - State v. Connecticut Employees Union Independent ("This case presents the question of whether the public policy of Connecticut demands no less than termination of employment as the only appropriate disciplinary response…
Aug 19
Redesigned NewsLog with a New Web Addre

Redesigned NewsLog with a New Web Addre

Body: We are excited to announce the launch of our redesigned Newslog. Our goal is to provide visitors with a streamlined and readable blog that provides intuitive access as well as more subscription options. One new feature is…
Aug 17
Habeas Supreme Court Opinion - 8/17/16

Habeas Supreme Court Opinion - 8/17/16

Body: SC19381 - Newland v. Commissioner of Correction (Habeas; "This certified appeal involves two related claims raised by the petitioner, Gene Newland, for the first time during postconviction proceedings, namely, whether the…

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Erga Omnes

Universal jurisdiction, through the prism of politics and human rights. By Professor Sonia Cardenas.

http://ergaomnesnet.com/

Mar 22
Gendering Jurisdiction

Gendering Jurisdiction

Labeling a person according to her gender highlights difference—really, ongoing hierarchies of power. Two recent incidents, both referencing sub-Saharan Africa, insert ‘women’ (as social category) into the world of…
Mar 22
Gendering Jurisdiction

Gendering Jurisdiction

Labeling a person according to her gender highlights difference—really, ongoing hierarchies of power. Two recent incidents, both referencing sub-Saharan Africa, insert ‘women’ (as social category) into the world of…
Mar 3
In London and Kathmandu, Progress without Illusion

In London and Kathmandu, Progress without Illusion

If two wrongs don’t make a right, one right isn’t always enough. The UK’s recent use of universal jurisdiction against a Nepali colonel, for torture committed during his country’s civil war in 2005, has…

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Federal Prison Blog

Covers criminal law. By Frost Bussert LLC.

http://www.federalprisonblog.com/

Sep 8
More re: FCC Beaumont. What about Florida’s federal prisons?

More re: FCC Beaumont. What about Florida’s federal prisons?

The situation at FCC Beaumont has continued to draw media attention. Wednesday, BuzzFeed News published an article based on interviews with seven inmates’ relatives. But while the high water in Beaumont was so destructive that it…
Sep 5
What is Happening at FCC Beaumont?

What is Happening at FCC Beaumont?

Four institutions comprise the Federal Correctional Complex (FCC) in Beaumont, Texas: a United States Penitentiary (USP), a medium- and low-security Federal Correctional Institution (FCI), and a minimum-security camp. Approximately 5,400…
Mar 17
How America’s justice system is rigged against the poor

How America’s justice system is rigged against the poor

From Vox Voices, a compelling video presented by Brooklyn Defender Services that highlights the endemic problems attendant to mass incarceration: More re: narrator Wes Caines here.

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Foreign Collection Development…

Foreign Collection Development Blog (FCIL-SIS)

Discusses new titles and current issues in collection development for law librarians who collect foreign and international law at their institutions.

http://foreignlawcollections.blogspot.com/

Nov 28
Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

Google Scholar Citations Open To All - Google Scholar Blog

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May 5
The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

The Role of Information Specialists in the Aftermath of Military Conflict

This week, the New York Times reported the death of Ernesto Sábato, renowned novelist and head of the commission that investigated the crimes committed by Argentina's military dictatorship during the "Dirty War" from 1976 to 1983. Ernesto…
Sep 22
Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Autumn...and International Law...in New York (City) with apologies to Vernon Duke and Jo Stafford

Weather-wise, October is a great time to visit New York City, and you beat the crowded November and December holiday season.If your plans are bringing you here October 21-23 this year, anchor your vacation with a little continuing…

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Freed Marcroft Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, family, real estate, litigation, business and non-profit planning, and LGBT immigration law.

http://freedmarcroft.com/category/blog/

Oct 17
Happily Ever After, After

Happily Ever After, After

Before we founded Freed Marcroft, I used to travel for a living. Right now I am alone on a plane for the first time in a long time. Both avid travelers, Kristen and I journey together frequently for business and pleasure. But this…
Jul 10
4 Tips for Effective Co-Parenting This Summer

4 Tips for Effective Co-Parenting This Summer

For your kids, summertime means no school and plenty of time for fun activities. Between trips to the local pool, summer camp, and vacation time with their parents, they’re always in for a good time. When it comes to divorced…
Jul 5
How do Connecticut Courts Decide on Child Custody?

How do Connecticut Courts Decide on Child Custody?

Whether you’re deciding on child custody in court or working out an agreement with the other parent, the courts will always have the final word on your child custody arrangements. When the court rules on a child custody order, you and…

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Law School Academic Support Blog

Edited by Rebecca Flanagan, Amy Jarmon, Daniel Weddle, Myra Orlen, Alex Ruskell, Bonnie Stepleton and Lisa Young.

http://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/

Oct 17
Surveying the Room of Requirement

Surveying the Room of Requirement

During the first week of class I asked my students if they had any lingering questions that weren't resolved during Orientation. Several students inquired, "Where is the student lounge?" Admittedly our student lounge is somewhat…
Oct 16
October Slump and Shout-Out

October Slump and Shout-Out

I first want to provide a special shout-out to Russell McClain, the University of Baltimore School of Law, and everyone involved with the planning and running of the Association of Academic Support Educators (AASE) Diversity Conference. The…
Oct 15
Deadline for WCCASP Conference registration is Friday, October 20th

Deadline for WCCASP Conference registration is Friday, October 20th

The deadline for registration is Friday, October 20th. West Coast Consortium of Academic Support Professionals Sixth Annual Conference: Lost in Translation Golden Gate University School of Law, San Francisco, CA Friday, November 3, 2017…

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Lawyers on Tap

By Verrill Dana LLP. Provides a resource to craft beverage producers interested in keeping abreast of legal developments and navigating the challenges unique to the industry.

http://beveragelawupdate.com

Oct 17
Arctic Opportunities: Exploring New Passages for Business Growth in the Arctic & North Atlantic

Arctic Opportunities: Exploring New Passages for Business Growth in the Arctic & North Atlantic

Changes in the shipping routes have placed Maine businesses on the doorstep of the Arctic and Northern Europe. Thanks to the addition of Eimskip, it now costs less to ship a container to Norway than it does to truck it to Maryland. On…
Sep 25
Lawyers on Tap: Risk Management Podcast Serie

Lawyers on Tap: Risk Management Podcast Serie

In a special three-part miniseries for the Verrill Voices podcast, attorney Jonathan Dunitz discusses risk management for breweries and brewpubs with a successful brewery owner, a leading insurance agent in the craft beverage industry, and an…
Sep 20
Social Media is an (age) gated community

Social Media is an (age) gated community

Few brewers would dream of serving someone in their brewery or tasting room without checking an ID to ensure that all the craft beer lovers in the room are of legal drinking age. When it comes to their virtual breweries and tasting…

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Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates,…

Nirenstein, Horowitz & Associates, P.C. Blog

Covers Connecticut estate planning, probate and elder law.

http://www.preserveyourestate.net/blog/

Jan 6
What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

If you are planning ahead for your retirement years and the twilight years that will follow, you should certainly consider the matter of nursing home asset protection. Nursing homes are extremely expensive around the country, but here in…
Jan 6
What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

What Is Nursing Home Asset Protection?

If you are planning ahead for your retirement years and the twilight years that will follow, you should certainly consider the matter of nursing home asset protection. Nursing homes are extremely expensive around the country, but here in…
Jan 4
How Can You Minimize Your Estate Tax Exposure?

How Can You Minimize Your Estate Tax Exposure?

People in most areas of the country have just one estate tax to concern themselves with. The federal estate tax is applicable everywhere, but the good news is that there is a relatively large estate tax exclusion. The credit or exclusion is…

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Norwalk Divorce and Personal…

Norwalk Divorce and Personal Injury Blog

Covers Connecticut family law. By Chalumeau Law Group, LLC.

http://www.chalumeaulawgroup.com/blog/

Feb 1
Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You

Three Signs Divorce Mediation Is Not For You

The process of mediating a divorce can be a great alternative to traditional divorce litigation. For many, a private process that allows them to work through complex financial and child custody issues can be appealing. For others,…
Jan 31
Discovery & Admissibility of Facebook & Other Social Media Data

Discovery & Admissibility of Facebook & Other Social Media Data

As individuals are posting more and more of their personal day-to-day thoughts, whereabouts, and photographs on social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, it should come as no surprise that lawyers are turning to the internet to…
Jan 29
Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date

Divorce in Connecticut: The Case Management Date

If you are in the process of filing, or have just been served with a divorce complaint in Connecticut, you may find yourself inundated with documents which contain language that might as well be written in a foreign language. However, it…

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Osterberg's Blog

Thoughts on intellectual property and federal court business litigation. By Eric Osterberg.

http://www.osterbergllc.com/blog/

Oct 8
Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner

Do patent and copyright law restrict competition and creativity excessively? Posner

I am concerned that both patent and copyright protection, though particularly the former, may be excessive. via www.becker-posner-blog.com I disagree with the author regarding fair use. The problem he posits is better addressed by the…
Sep 28
Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not

Three Things You Should Have in Your NDA, But May Not

1. A requirement that the party receiving confidential information identify all personnel who are given access to the information, make them aware of the NDA and insure that they are bound by it. Identification is particularly important, in…
Sep 5
The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate

The Latest From the Federal Circuit on Injunctions, Sunset Royalties, and Future Royalty Rate

Even if you win your patent infringement case, you still may not get an injunction prohibiting ongoing infringement. In a case decided last month by the Federal Circuit, ActiveVideo v.

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Pension Risk Matters

Focuses on pension financial risk issues from a governance and fiduciary perspective. Published by Susan M. Mangiero.

http://www.pensionriskmatters.com/

May 15
CLE Webinar About ERISA and Hedge Funds and Private Equity Fund

CLE Webinar About ERISA and Hedge Funds and Private Equity Fund
Apr 25
Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust

Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust

This article entitled “Investment Fraud and the Role of Trust” by Dr. Susan Mangiero was originally published on April 19, 2017 in The Fraud Examiner, a publication of the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners that is…
Apr 9
Funny Courtroom Film Still Used For Teaching

Funny Courtroom Film Still Used For Teaching

I had a chance to watch My Cousin Vinny on television the other night and was reminded how humor is such a powerful storytelling tool. How many times do we remember important concepts because the speaker or writer makes us laugh? Tickling our…

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Property Casualty Focus

Focused on legal developments in the property-casualty industry. By Carlton Fields Jorden Burt.

http://propertycasualtyfocus.com/

Oct 6
Georgia Federal Court Rules on Questions of Efficient Proximate Cause, Manifestation/Continuous Trigger and pro Rata Allocation of Damage

Georgia Federal Court Rules on Questions of Efficient Proximate Cause, Manifestation/Continuous Trigger and pro Rata Allocation of Damage

In ACE American Ins. Co. v. Exide Technologies, Inc. and The Wattles Co., No. 1:16-CV-1600-MHC (N.D. Ga. Sept. 20, 2017), the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Georgia applied a continuous trigger theory to an all risk…
Sep 22
Navigating Florida Property Coverage Waters After Hurricane Irma

Navigating Florida Property Coverage Waters After Hurricane Irma

As the waters recede from Hurricane Irma, there are many issues for property insurers to consider as they adjust claims in Florida, including unique issues raised by assignment of benefits, Florida law on concurrent causation, and time…
Sep 18
Despite No Allegations of Bad Faith or Tortious Conduct, Liberty Mutual Owes Millions for Breaching the Duty to Defend

Despite No Allegations of Bad Faith or Tortious Conduct, Liberty Mutual Owes Millions for Breaching the Duty to Defend

In Hyland v. Liberty Mutual Fire Ins. Co., No. 1:15-cv-01264-JES-JEH, 2017 WL 3388161 (C.D. Ill. Aug. 7, 2017), the U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois granted plaintiff’s motion for summary judgment for breach of…

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Tax Machine Blog

Discusses tax topics. By Thomas S. Groth.

http://taxmachine.us

Dec 14
Alan Thicke, Tax Resolution Spokesman, Dead at 69

Alan Thicke, Tax Resolution Spokesman, Dead at 69

Note to readers: If you have Tax Problems, maybe you need someone local, maybe you need someone with a lawyer’s skill-set, or maybe you don’t. Would you like to know? Call me at 844-4-TOM-TAX and ask. Alan Thicke, best known for…
Nov 12
Watch this IRS Scammer get scammed

Watch this IRS Scammer get scammed

(and some thoughts on Private Collection of Tax Debts) The news media has been reporting this story for over a year now. Foreigners scamming people into paying the stupid tax. But watch what happens when the tables are turned. And…
Jun 1
I’m Cool with Caitlyn Jenner Being Who she is. So is the IRS.

I’m Cool with Caitlyn Jenner Being Who she is. So is the IRS.

A Pretty hot topic right now on the internet is “Bruce” Jenner’s transition to Caitlyn Jenner. Caitlyn has taken steps to change her outward appearance in the past to match the person she has always been on the inside,…

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The Connecticut Elder Law Blog

News, stories, thoughts and insight on elder law in Connecticut. By Michael J. Keenan.

http://ctelderlawblog.typepad.com/the_connecticut_elder_law/

Mar 17
What You CAN'T Accomplish with a Revocable Living Trust

What You CAN'T Accomplish with a Revocable Living Trust

Revocable living trusts are often a very useful tool when it comes to estate planning, and most of my clients opt to set one up. This is particularly true if minimizing probate involvement upon your death is a major planning...
Mar 14
The Latest on ABLE Account

The Latest on ABLE Account

Here are the important aspects of an "ABLE" account, which is an important new tool in the world of special needs planning: Available to any disabled individual who was diagnosed with their condition prior to age 26. Tax-free growth. The...
Mar 9
Nationally Broadcast Webinar on "Gifting the House", June 29th

Nationally Broadcast Webinar on "Gifting the House", June 29th

Happy to announce that I will be participating in a nationally-broadcast webinar on Thursday, June 29th from 1:00pm ET to 2:30pm ET. I will be joined by two Kentucky elder law attorneys, Kelly Gannot, Esq. and Misty Clark VanTrease. Esq....

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The Nutmeg Lawyer

Discusses the Trials & Tribulations of Law Practice. By Adrian Baron.

http://www.nutmeglawyer.com/

Feb 11
World's Greatest Lawyer.

World's Greatest Lawyer.

See this post on our new improved sitethenutmeglawyer.com The Puffery Of Law Practice During a recent visit to a friends law office, I noted something new on his wall. He had mounted a plaque boasting that he was named one of the top…
Jan 28
The Calling. To Be or Not to Be a Lawyer

The Calling. To Be or Not to Be a Lawyer

We now have swankier digs. Read this post on the improved thenutmeglawyer.com How many times have you heard someone say “Everyone says I should be a lawyer.” Or even better, “I hate my job and I love to…
Aug 13
How is Dumping Ice Water on Your Head Supposed to Cure ALS?

How is Dumping Ice Water on Your Head Supposed to Cure ALS?

This article can also be viewed at our new site thenutmeglawyer.com Like most days, I spent my morning perusing cat videos on Facebook when I…

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The Yale Law Journal Online

From Yale Law School.

http://www.yalelawjournal.org/

Oct 11
<i>Blatt v. Cabela’s Retail, Inc.</i> and a New Path for Transgender Right

&lt;i&gt;Blatt v. Cabela’s Retail, Inc.&lt;/i&gt; and a New Path for Transgender Right

Since the Supreme Court recognized marriage equality in Obergefell v. Hodges, civil rights advocates have increasingly set their sights on transgender rights as the next legal frontier. Sex discrimination law, though an essential statutory…
Oct 8
Real Talk About Fake News: Towards a Better Theory for Platform Governance

Real Talk About Fake News: Towards a Better Theory for Platform Governance

Following the 2016 U.S. presidential election, “fake news” has dominated popular dialogue and is increasingly perceived as a unique threat to an informed democracy. Despite the common use of the term, it eludes common definition.…
Oct 8
Wikipedia and Intermediary Immunity: Supporting Sturdy Crowd Systems for Producing Reliable Information

Wikipedia and Intermediary Immunity: Supporting Sturdy Crowd Systems for Producing Reliable Information

The problem of fake news impacts a massive online ecosystem of individuals and organizations creating, sharing, and disseminating content around the world. One effective approach to addressing false information lies in monitoring such…

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Tom Tax Lawyer Blog

By the Law Office of Thomas S. Groth.

http://tomtaxlawyer.com/blog/

Feb 9
Should You “Trust a Tax Attorney Now”?

Should You “Trust a Tax Attorney Now”?

If you are wondering whether you actually need a tax attorney now, right now, then I invite you to schedule a 20-minute phone call with me where I can answer that question for you. ☎ Schedule with Attorney Groth Don’t Let Tax…
Nov 11
Innocent Spouse Tax Podcast

Innocent Spouse Tax Podcast

I recently had the pleasure of talking with Attorney Anthony Parent over at IRSMedic: Parent, Parent & Wynn LLP on his up-and-coming (and entertaining) tax podcast “Parental Advisory: The Show”. It was a great…
Apr 14
Connecticut Tax Relief

Connecticut Tax Relief

Why can’t I find information for income tax relief in Connecticut on the Internet? If you are looking for some Connecticut Tax Relief then you are in the right place. However, perhaps you are having trouble finding help with the…

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Yale Law Library - Foreign and…

Yale Law Library - Foreign and International Blog

Covers international law, agreements and legal research resources.

http://library.law.yale.edu/blogs/foreign-international-blog

Apr 3
New Book Display: Cyber Law

New Book Display: Cyber Law

New Book Display: Cyber Law Check out the new book display on cyber law on L1 of the law library when you are free. Complementing the two recent conferences held on campus: the Yale Cyber Leadership Forum and the 2017 We Robot…
Mar 28
Law Library Research Workshop: Foreign Law Research

Law Library Research Workshop: Foreign Law Research

Law Library Research Workshop: Foreign Law Research March 29 2017 / Wednesday / Room 113 / 3:10 - 4:00 PM Students will learn the basic strategies of conducting foreign law research using open-access and subscription resources.…
Feb 5
Brexit Talk with MEP Catherine Stihler

Brexit Talk with MEP Catherine Stihler

The Lillian Goldman Law Library invites you to join MEP Catherine Stihler for a Brexit talk and discussion on Friday, February 10, 9:10 am – 10:00 am, in the Yale Law School Faculty Lounge. Doors will open at 9:00 for refreshments.

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Yale Law Library - News and Events

Covers library acquisitions, book talks, and administrative news.

http://library.law.yale.edu/news

Oct 18
Movie Screening: Tribal Justice and Lunch Discussion: Restorative Justice in Tribal Court

Movie Screening: Tribal Justice and Lunch Discussion: Restorative Justice in Tribal Court

Movie Screening: Tribal Justice and Lunch Discussion: Restorative Justice in Tribal Courts Please Join Native American Law Student Association, The Office of Student Affairs, and the Lillian Goldman Law Library for two events on October 26th…
Oct 6
Around the World with Law’s Picture Book

Around the World with Law’s Picture Book

Please join the Lillian Goldman Law Library and Professor Judith Resnik on November 8, 2017, 12:10-1:15pm, in SLB 127 for a fun and fascinating exploration of legal iconography and illustrated law books.
Sep 29
Pauli Murray @ YLS: 1961-1965

Pauli Murray @ YLS: 1961-1965

There is a new exhibit at the Lillian Goldman Law Library: Pauli Murray @ YLS: 1961-1965 will be on display in the Reading Room (L3) of the Lillian Goldman Law Library, Yale Law School, until December 21, 2017.

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Yale Law Library - Rare Books Blog

Covers historical and rare law books.

http://library.law.yale.edu/blogs/rare-books

Sep 11
Yale Law Library exhibits: "Law's Picture Books"

Yale Law Library exhibits: "Law's Picture Books"

Two new Yale Law Library exhibits… Law’s Picture Books: The Yale Law Library Collection Around the World with Law’s Picture Books Most people would not look for illustrations in law books. However, two exhibitions from the…
Aug 15
"Law's Picture Books" catalogue is out!

"Law's Picture Books" catalogue is out!

Final preparations are underway for our major exhibition, “Law’s Picture Books: The Yale Law Library Collection,” curated by myself and Mark Weiner (Yale Law Class of 2000). It will display 140 books, drawn exclusively from…
Aug 8
Preview the "Law's Picture Books" exhibit

Preview the "Law's Picture Books" exhibit

Preparations for our upcoming exhibition, “Law’s Picture Books: The Yale Law Library Collection,” together with two overseas trips, have kept me from the Yale Law Library Rare Books Blog for a while. “Law’s…

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