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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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Connecticut Employment Law Blog

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

http://www.ctemploymentlawblog.com/

Sep 18
Calling President An Idiot May Be Protected Speech (But Maybe Not)

Calling President An Idiot May Be Protected Speech (But Maybe Not)

“President Trump is a Big Fat Idiot” or, for that matter, “Secretary Clinton is a Sore Loser.” Let’s suppose you see one of your employees tweeting one of these expressions on Twitter during non-work hours from a…
Sep 15
BREAKING: Budget Implementer Bill Contains Big Proposed FMLA Changes for Connecticut

BREAKING: Budget Implementer Bill Contains Big Proposed FMLA Changes for Connecticut

Update at 2:06 p.m.: Since publishing this article, I’ve now heard from three people who work at or with the legislature that while they can’t find fault with my analysis of the proposed legislation as described below, the section…
Sep 15
Is Jury Diversity a Problem? Panel Explores Issue

Is Jury Diversity a Problem? Panel Explores Issue

If you’ve ever tried a case in federal or state court, you know that picking a “jury of your peers” is often a challenge for all. Sometimes, otherwise qualified prospective jurors say that they have conflicts with…

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Balkinization

By Yale Law School Professor Jack M. Balkin.

http://balkin.blogspot.com/

Sep 18
They're back!

They're back!

Defying the almostuniversal prediction of political observers, Senate Republicans are again making a concerted effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The lead sponsors of this new effort are Sen.…
Sep 18
The Pluralist Model of Speech Regulation: Free Speech in the Algorithmic Society

The Pluralist Model of Speech Regulation: Free Speech in the Algorithmic Society

I have posted a draft of my latest article, Free Speech in the Algorithmic Society, on SSRN. It introduces the idea of a pluralist model of speech regulation that contrasts with the traditional dyadic model -- in which nation states regulate…
Sep 17
Foreign-Born Framer

Foreign-Born Framer

On this Constitution Day, it is worth recalling that seven of the thirty-nine delegates to the Philadelphia convention whose names are affixed to the Constitution were foreign-born, i.e., born outside of the territories that became the United…

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Yale Law Library - News and Events

Covers library acquisitions, book talks, and administrative news.

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

Sep 18
GIS workshops at Yale

GIS workshops at Yale

This semester, Yale University’s GIS experts are putting together a series of workshops at the introductory and intermediate level for both Esri and open source platforms. Workshops include a wide range of topics, including: -…
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…
Sep 7
The Schell Center and the Law Library sponsor a screening of Prison Terminal

The Schell Center and the Law Library sponsor a screening of Prison Terminal

Please join The Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights and the Lillian Goldman Law Library on Tuesday, September 12 at 6:10pm in SLB 120 for a screening of: Prison Terminal: The Last Days of Private Jack Hall. Prison…

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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/

Sep 19
Assistant Director of Academic Support Position at Texas A&M

Assistant Director of Academic Support Position at Texas A&M

Texas A&M is looking for an Assistant Director to complete our team. The person hired will assist in developing and managing of all aspects of the first-year, peer mentoring and upper-level academic support program, in conjunction with…
Sep 19
Giant Pumpkin Growing Lesson #3: Daily Maintenance is Essential

Giant Pumpkin Growing Lesson #3: Daily Maintenance is Essential

As I explained in part one and part two of this multi-part series, earlier this year I decided to undertake a new and difficult task (specifically, to grow a giant pumpkin) in hopes of gaining more insight and perhaps empathy...
Sep 18
1L Enrichment Group

1L Enrichment Group

I am having an Enrichment Group Leaders training meeting today at noon. So, I have enrichment groups on my mind (hence, the blog post!). Perhaps, many of you are also working with enrichment groups or are thinking about developing…

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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

Nov 25
History of Thanksgiving Proclamation

History of Thanksgiving Proclamation

Category: Legal History Body: For a brief history of Thanksgiving presidential proclamations and congressional resolutions beginning with the first Federal Congress, see the following National Archives web page: Congress Establishes…
Nov 23
Administrative Appeal Supreme Court Opinion - 11/23/2015

Administrative Appeal Supreme Court Opinion - 11/23/2015

Category: Recent Decisions;Administrative Appeals Opinions Body: SC19458 - Cales v. Office of Victim Services ("The plaintiffs...appeal from the judgment of the trial court dismissing their appeal from the decision of a Victim Compensation…
Nov 23
Family Law Appellate Court Opinions - 11/23/2015

Family Law Appellate Court Opinions - 11/23/2015

Category: Recent Decisions;Family Opinions Body: AC37980 - O’Brien v. O’Brien ("The dispositive issue raised by the plaintiff in the present appeal is whether, after remand, the court improperly skewed its equitable distribution…

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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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A Connecticut Law Blog

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

http://aconnecticutlawblog.com

Sep 17
How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?

How Long Will My Personal Injury Case Take?

How long will my personal injury case take? Personal injury attorneys commonly advertise on TV (we don't). The ads can be boiled down to "call us and get money fast". As if being in a car wreck or losing a dear loved one is like drawing a…
Sep 10
Feeling Isolated After A Personal Injury?

Feeling Isolated After A Personal Injury?

Are you feeling isolated after a personal injury? Not yourself? Feeling alone? You are not alone. Learn what you can do to help regain part of who you are. The post Feeling Isolated After A Personal Injury? appeared first on A Connecticut…
Sep 4
Connecticut Personal Injury Deposition

Connecticut Personal Injury Deposition

A Connecticut Personal Injury deposition is one of the most critical parts of your case. It may be your only chance to tell your story. Learn more here. The post Connecticut Personal Injury Deposition appeared first on A Connecticut Law…

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The Yale Law Journal Online

From Yale Law School.

http://www.yalelawjournal.org/

Sep 8
New Sheriff, Old Problems: Advancing Access to Justice Under the Trump Administration

New Sheriff, Old Problems: Advancing Access to Justice Under the Trump Administration

There is a crisis in access to justice in the United States. The justice gap—the gap between people’s legal needs and the legal services available—is wide and growing. Recent data from the Legal Services Corporation and the…
Aug 2
Nationwide Injunctions: Venue Consideration

Nationwide Injunctions: Venue Consideration

A criticism of nationwide injunctions is that they engender forum shopping, with litigants seeking out a court more likely to be favorable to them in order to obtain sweeping relief. This picture, though, oversimplifies the relationship…
Aug 1
At the Front of the Train: Justice Thomas Reexamines the Administrative State

At the Front of the Train: Justice Thomas Reexamines the Administrative State

In his quarter-century as an Associate Justice, Clarence Thomas has been the most originalist, and arguably the most original, thinker on the Supreme Court. In the October 2014 Term, Justice Thomas set his sights on the administrative state.…

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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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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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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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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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Property Casualty Focus

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

http://propertycasualtyfocus.com/

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…
Sep 1
Third Circuit Clarifies Abstention Doctrine in Insurance Coverage Declaratory Action

Third Circuit Clarifies Abstention Doctrine in Insurance Coverage Declaratory Action

Insurers looking to remove declaratory judgment actions to courts in the Third Circuit were recently given some clarity — and, for one defendant insurer, a welcome reversal. On August 21, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit…
Aug 28
Texas Appeals Court affirms Class Certification in Case Alleging Roofer Violated Insurance Code

Texas Appeals Court affirms Class Certification in Case Alleging Roofer Violated Insurance Code

Texas homeowners Joe and Stacci Key sued their roofer, Lon Smith Roofing Contractors (“LSRC”), alleging LSRC violated the Texas Insurance Code by acting as an unlicensed public insurance adjustor. The trial court granted class…

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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/

Sep 16
Fighting Connecticut Second & Repeat Offender DUI / DWI Arrest

Fighting Connecticut Second & Repeat Offender DUI / DWI Arrest

Connecticut prosecutors are strictly enforcing its 3-strikes law for repeat offender DUI and DWI arrests. Almost everyone understands the gravity of drinking and driving and the potentially devastating consequences it can have on your career,…
Sep 9
Should I Fight or Just Pay My Connecticut Marijuana Possession Ticket?

Should I Fight or Just Pay My Connecticut Marijuana Possession Ticket?

Is it good news that Connecticut legislators have decriminalized marijuana? Sure, but the change in the law has caused headaches for Connecticut teenagers and their parents. As many of the best criminal lawyers in Greenwich, UConn and New…
Sep 3
Battling the Opioid Epidemic – Are Arrests the Answer in Connecticut?

Battling the Opioid Epidemic – Are Arrests the Answer in Connecticut?

According to reports, up to 20 Connecticut towns will soon be joining a nationwide lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies who manufacture and market opioids like OxyContin. These towns and cities include Norwalk, Darien, New Milford and…

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Connecticut Estate Planning…

Connecticut Estate Planning Attorneys Blog

Covers estate planning. By CzepigaDalyPope LLC.

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

Sep 14
How to Keep the Kids From Fighting Over Their Inheritance

How to Keep the Kids From Fighting Over Their Inheritance

This is the second installment of a two-part series about the realities of and remedies for sibling rivalry over family inheritance. For more about what causes and complicates sibling rivalry, read Inheritance: The #1 Cause of Adult Sibling…
Sep 8
Inheritance: The #1 Cause of Adult Sibling Rivalry

Inheritance: The #1 Cause of Adult Sibling Rivalry

This is the first in a two-part series about the realities of and remedies for sibling rivalry over family inheritance. “Mom always liked you best,” Tommy Smothers used to say. Those five words make up one of the most recognizable…
Aug 31
Why Everyone Should Be Paying Attention to the Medicaid Debate

Why Everyone Should Be Paying Attention to the Medicaid Debate

While the American Healthcare Act or ACA (also known as Obamacare) has so far escaped the repeal-and-replace hatchet, the debate over how to restructure healthcare in this country is far from over. One of the most controversial elements of…

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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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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

Sep 6
Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

Out of the (Maine Beer) Box: Standing Out in a Global Marketplace

After traveling to Iceland with more than a dozen of Maine’s brewers to greet the Maine Beer Box at the Bjorfestival in Reykijavik, Verrill Dana Attorney Tawny Alvarez reflected on the importance of standing out in a global marketplace…
Jul 21
B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

B as in “Benefit”: The “New Kid on the Block” of Corporate Governance

With an alphabet soup of corporate structures available to U.S. businesses (think C-corp, S-corp, LLC, LLP, etc.) you might guess that creating another would be the last thing on the minds of new business owners. However, the success of…
Jul 19
Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

Tips on Tap for Breweries on the Journey from Passion to Profit

As the number of craft breweries across the country continues to grow, Verrill Dana’s Breweries, Distilleries & Wineries Group presents Tap Tips Podcast Miniseries to help brewers on the journey from passion to profit. The…

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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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Course and Scope

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

http://aspelllaw.blogspot.com/

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…
Jun 15
Court: Temps May Not be “Employees” Under Workers Compensation Law, Allowing Lawsuit

Court: Temps May Not be “Employees” Under Workers Compensation Law, Allowing Lawsuit

Article by Attorney Gary S. Starr, Esquire of Shipman and Goodwin, LLP of Hartford. Used with permission. Employers who use a staffing company to supplement their employees may find themselves in for a rude awakening if the temp gets…

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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/

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…
Jun 23
Understanding the Limitations of a Prenuptial Agreement

Understanding the Limitations of a Prenuptial Agreement

Prenuptial agreements enable prospective spouses to decide and delineate, prior to marriage, their rights and obligations if their marriage ends – either because of the death of one spouse or by divorce. A prenuptial agreement allows…

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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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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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Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law…

Hastings. Cohan and Walsh, LLP Law Blog

Covers personal injury, tort, medical malpractice and criminal law.

http://www.hcwlaw.com/connecticut-personal-injury-lawyer-and-accident-attorney.html

Apr 14
Who is at fault when a pedestrian is hit in a Connecticut crosswalk?

Who is at fault when a pedestrian is hit in a Connecticut crosswalk?

You are crossing the street when you are struck by a car. The operator of the vehicle jumps out to see if you are okay and then starts yelling at you for walking in front of their car. If you are injured you should be taken to the hospital by…
Apr 11
What should be your two main concerns after getting injured in a Connecticut accident case?

What should be your two main concerns after getting injured in a Connecticut accident case?

Being seriously injured in a CT accident case can totally disrupt and completely change your life. Your daily activities can be significantly altered, you may be forced to change the way in which you go about performing even the simplest of…
Apr 7
How can you get better medical care after being involved in a Connecticut accident?

How can you get better medical care after being involved in a Connecticut accident?

You have been injured in a Connecticut accident case that was caused by the fault of another. It may have involved a car, truck or motorcycle accident, it could be a dog bite incident, it might involve a hit-and-run, it could be a pedestrian…

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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DeMatteo Legal Solutions Blog

Chronicles and commentary on national and Connecticut legal issues, including criminal defense, juvenile law and Constitutional rights. By Christopher DeMatteo.

http://conncriminaldefense.com/blog/

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