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Attorneys Can Now Reach Out to Opposing Disclosed Experts; Will Litigation Change?

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

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Legal Cannabis in Connecticut: Impacts on the Workplace

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

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Social Security Disability Claims: More Success With Attorney

The Social Security Administration released its first Equity Action Plan in mid-April in support of President Joe Biden’s priority of advancing equity, civil rights, racial justice, and equal opportunity for everyone applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs and services. It’s a vital initiative that also reveals important statistics for those pursuing Disability (DI) or

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