by James D. Hirschfield | Jan 23, 2024 | What We’re Thinking
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...
by Robert L. Fisher, Jr | Oct 5, 2023 | What We’re Thinking
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...
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...