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...
by Jennifer Collins | Apr 26, 2022 | What We’re Thinking
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)...
