by Allison Noteware | Oct 14, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
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...
by Adam Cruz | Jul 15, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
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...
by Joseph Mortelliti | Jul 12, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
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...
by Allison Noteware | Jul 7, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
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...
by Eric Mason | Jul 5, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
Every year, newly-minted law students are incredulous to learn about the doctrine of “adverse possession,” a legal pathway by which property owners can lose title to their real estate if a neighbor, or total stranger, has been using the owners’ land for a long enough...
by Matthew Sponheimer | Jun 10, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
From an early age, almost all Americans are told to save their money for retirement. Logically, it makes sense. These are the golden years of one’s life when, after years of sweat and toil, they will be finally able to enjoy the fruits of their labor, pride themselves...
