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)...
by Dolores R. Schiesel | Aug 19, 2021 | What We’re Thinking
The collapse of the 12-story Champlain Towers South condominiums in Surfside, Fla., has cycled out of the nightly news headlines, but the issues underlying the tragedy remain pressing—including for condo owners and associations in Connecticut. In a July story, Slate...
by Dolores R. Schiesel | Jun 15, 2021 | What We’re Thinking
Driving around the streets of our towns, you may have noticed more and more residences sporting solar panels. With incentives and promotions, many homeowners in the past 10 years or so have added solar panels to their homes, achieving savings in electric bills. With...
by John D. Tower | May 10, 2021 | What We’re Thinking
Arbitration and mediation are both examples of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) that are handled outside of the courtroom. Mediation can be used in many areas of the law, including divorce, personal injury and other litigation, property disputes, and more. While...
