Uber and Lyft enjoyed a surge in ridership last year, media outlets including The Washington Post reported, but utilizing rideshare services is also potentially dangerous for riders and other drivers. University of Illinois Chicago researchers found that one-third of rideshare drivers surveyed in a study reported being involved in a crash while working. (The study was published in […]
A Cramer & Anderson client now in her late 80s signed a contract a few years ago to move into an apartment in a Connecticut continuing care retirement community (CCRC), but ultimately canceled the contract because renovations to the apartment were not completed in a timely manner, causing complications. The timeframe was a pressing issue because the
Connecticut’s Dram Shop Act, Connecticut General Statutes § 30-102, holds establishments and people who sell liquor and alcoholic beverages to an intoxicated person liable for injuries or damage to property caused by that person. The unique term “dram shop” originated in 18th century England and referred to pubs, taverns, and other establishments that measured alcohol by the
In simple terms, Power of Attorney (PoA) is a formal document that grants someone the legal authority to act in place of another person, typically regarding financial transactions, investments, and insurance issues. A PoA created by an Estate Planning attorney enables a family member to make decisions and transactions for a parent, elderly relative, or
Connecticut’s current “Clean Slate Act” took effect July 1, 2023, allowing for the erasure of certain misdemeanors and motor vehicle violations for which a maximum term of imprisonment of not more than one year could have been imposed – and for the erasure of most Class D and E Felonies, and most unclassified Felonies for
A revision to Connecticut General Statute Section 29-453 that took effect Oct. 1 eliminates the ability of those selling and transferring residential properties in Connecticut to give the new owners a $250 credit rather than providing a signed affidavit attesting to the presence of smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. This is a significant change to
In the early 1800’s, Connecticut lawmakers wanted to encourage homeowners to visibly define their property lines through building fences, so they passed legislation creating what is known as the “divisional fence.” A divisional fence is located exactly on the property line of two adjacent parcels of land. Pursuant to the statute, which can be found
The Connecticut Appellate Court published its opinion in Epright, Jacqueline v. Liberty Mutual Insurance Company (AC 43969) on May 31. The issue at appeal was whether communications between the plaintiff’s counsel and the defense counsel’s expert constituted impermissible ex-parte communication. Litigation attorneys have long assumed the prohibition of such contact to be a de facto
Cannabis possession and consumption is now legal for Connecticut residents over 21 years old, with exceptions. The General Assembly’s sweeping cannabis legislation took effect July 1, 2022. See the related story: Cannabis Is Legal in Connecticut; What You Need to Know Although the legislation extends far beyond the employment context, below is a brief overview
You may have noticed that starting back in 2020, there was a little less in your paycheck each week. This was due to Connecticut enacting paid family and medical leave legislation. Each pay period since, one-half of one percent (0.5%) of your paycheck has been deducted and contributed to the Family and Medical Leave Trust