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A Connecticut Law Blog

Devoted to legal issues in Connecticut including housing, family, collections, real estate, probate, and personal injury.
By Ryan C. McKeen, Esq.

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Last Entry: June 02, 2009 at 12:11:28

Around the Links: On Blogs, Angels and Lemons.

Posted on October 21, 2008
Between my annual battle with leaves, late nights watching the Red Sox, and early morning hearings, I’ve fallen a bit behind in my blogging. Right now there’s no more late nights watching the Red Sox. In a few weeks, I’ll be dealing with snow instead of leaves and I’ll always have to deal with court hearings...

The Green Fields of The Mind

Posted on October 20, 2008
It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone...

Fighting Foreclosure In Connecticut Courts

Posted on October 17, 2008
I’ve posted here before about what happens on Connecticut’s foreclosure dockets. I like the underdog (not so fast Rays) and I like good lawyering. A few months ago, I was waiting for my case to be called on the foreclosure docket when I saw a lawyer fight back on behalf of his client...

That?s John McCain?s Chair

Posted on October 16, 2008
Last night, for the first time, I managed to stay awake for a full debate. As a lawyer, I’m always interested in the art of argument. I understand that sometimes the words I say aren’t what my audience hears. Here’s what I heard during last night’s debate:

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What Now For Civil Unions In Connecticut?

Posted on October 15, 2008
Last week's ruling in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health legalized same-sex marriage in Connecticut. But where does that leave civil unions in Connecticut? Professor Jennifer Levi stops by to answer this question.

Same-Sex Marriage In Connecticut: Why Justice Scalia?s Dissent In Lawrence v. Texas Was (In Part) Right ?

Posted on October 14, 2008
How the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Lawrence v. Texas laid the groundwork for Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health and same-sex marriage in Connecticut.

Rally Monday Millar

Posted on October 13, 2008
This is in part because I just learned how to post videos. In part because I have the day off. In part because I have made a baseball related post since June. But mostly, because I believe in the powers of Kevin Millar. Go Sox!

Connecticut Bar Exam Results - July 2008

Posted on October 13, 2008
Congratulations to all who passed the July 2008 Connecticut Bar Exam. I hope that you haven’t stopped smiling. Did you have the Gipper at your back? Congratulations. Please comment below and share your stories about passing the July 2008 Connecticut bar exam...

Same-Sex Marriage In Connecticut: Justice Vertefeuille?s Dissent In Kerrigan

Posted on October 11, 2008
In the coming weeks and months, lots will be written about the Connecticut Supreme Court’s decision in Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health. As it should be. I’m still digesting the opinion as are other bloggers in Connecticut. Connecticut Employment Law Blogger, Daniel Schwartz wonders what impact Kerrigan will have on Connecticut employers...

Friday Musings: Google 2001; Sarah Palin; The Red Sox; & Plaintiff?s Costs In A Civil Action

Posted on October 10, 2008
It’s the Friday before a long weekend. The weather is perfect, the leaves are changing and the Red Sox open the ALCS tonight in Tampa. Here’s some lite fare for your Friday: * Google 2001 is way cool. It’s kind of like a sonogram of the web...

EQUAL AT LAST!!! JUSTICE IN KERRIGAN

Posted on October 10, 2008
Link. More to follow…Justice Palmer writes for the majority. Finished skimming Justice Palmer’s opinion and it is compelling. Justices Palmer, Norcott, Katz, and Harper in the majority. Three dissenting opinions (Justice Borden joined by Justice Vertefuille, Justice Vertefuille, and Justice Zarella)...

On Kerrigan v. Commissioner of Public Health

Posted on October 10, 2008
I’m reposting what I wrote in May in advance of today’s opinion by the Court. “What’s in a name?” - William Shakespeare Gideon reflects on our Supreme Court confronting the issue of gay marriage in Connecticut in light of the California Supreme Court’s overturning California’s ban on gay marriages: …it seems to me that the most likely outcome [...

Update: Kerrigan Expected At 11:30 This Morning

Posted on October 10, 2008
This comes to me from a loyal reader. No word on the outcome. My over/under on the number of pages: 150.

Sheriff Tom Dart: The Right Idea, The Wrong Solution. Protecting Tenants Whose Landlord Has Been Foreclosed

Posted on October 09, 2008
I’ve written before about how the foreclosure crisis has impacted tenants in Connecticut. The situation is sickening. I represented a 100 year old woman who lived alone in an apartment for close to 20 years and always paid her rent on time. She lived on the same street for over 40 years...

New Connecticut Law On Safeguarding Social Security Numbers

Posted on October 07, 2008
Connecticut Public Act 08-167 requires that anyone who collects social security numbers in the course of their businesses to publish a privacy protection policy that ensures the confidentiality of social security numbers, prohibits their unlawful disclosure and limits access to them.

Telephone & Cable Installation Fees For Connecticut Nursing Home Residents

Posted on October 06, 2008
Residents in nursing homes may often change rooms for a number of reasons including roommate disputes. Now they’ll have a few less things to worry about. On October 1, 2008, PA 08-115 went into effect which prohibits telephone and cable operators from charging an installation fee when a resident changes rooms within a facility...

Monogramming Dentures: Not A Fashion Statement, A New Connecticut Law

Posted on October 02, 2008
Connecticut has laws about everything and as of yesterday we have more laws about more things. I’ve taken great pleasure in writing about ”interesting” Connecticut laws in this blog. Fortunately, there is no shortage of material. I’m pleased to write that this past legislative session generated more laws...

Happy New Law Day In Connecticut

Posted on October 01, 2008
It’s the most wonderful time of the year for laws in Connecticut. Every year, plenty of new laws go into effect on October 1st. I like to think of it as Christmas for lawyers. Today, laws big and small went into effect. Unfortunately, there is no law requiring Red Sox playoff games to start before 7pm on [...

A Good Webmaster Is Vital For A Law Blawg

Posted on September 30, 2008
Sometimes modern technology sucks. - Johnny Drama I’ve had numerous problems with this site over the past week or so. In that time, I’ve spent more time on the technical aspects of this site than I have writing. Through it all, I’ve had a reliable, knowledgeable, webmaster keeping this site alive and making improvements along the way...

Paul Newman Should Be A State Hero

Posted on September 29, 2008
Conn. Gen. Stat. Sec. 3-110e simply reads as follows: Nathan Hale shall be the state hero. I’ve always thought that if Hale had been a better spy, he never would have had to give his “one life” for this country (that’s another blog entry for another day)...

New Digs At A Connecticut Law Blog And These Aren?t Them

Posted on September 25, 2008
I’ve been playing with themes and widgets for the past few hours. From what I understand, Word Press stopped supporting my old theme. Can’t say that I’m thrilled about that. What I’ve done is some house keeping. I’ve tried to keep things similar to the old site while at the same time making it a little more [...

John McCain Declines Debate; Could Decline Jury Duty In Connecticut

Posted on September 25, 2008
Yesterday, John McCain suspended his campaign and asked Barack Obama to postpone the first Presidential debate. This had me thinking, if John McCain were a Connecticut resident, what could he decline to do? For starters: jury duty. In Connecticut, a person 70 years or older can choose not to serve on a jury if called...

Dealing With Debt Collectors In Connecticut by Kelly Kilpatrick

Posted on September 24, 2008
In a recent blog post about debt collectors preying on senior citizens, one method of collecting debts was revealed. This method involves finding someone with a similar name and going after them for the amount owed. Oftentimes, the person being contacted is not the person who owes money to the collection agency; however, sometimes people [...

Arod Gets Divorced

Posted on September 23, 2008
Last week, Alex Rodriguez reached a divorce settlement with Cynthia Rodriguez. Now, I have no personal insight into this but it wouldn’t shock me if Arod pushed his lawyers to get the settlement finalized in September. After all, he always comes up short in October...

Quick Update

Posted on September 22, 2008
I’m hoping to be back live on Tuesday. We’ve been having some technical problems here that should be resolved in the near future. That and sometimes the practice of law gets in the way of my blogging and this past week has done just that. In the meantime, I’m guessing that today will be Yankee Elimination Day...

An Interview With Sergeant Jamie Favreau

Posted on April 01, 2008
Before you read this, watch this. (update - the link now works) Curt Schilling, just minutes after the Red Sox won their second World Series title in 4 years (this never gets old) thanks Baghdadjamie and his wife Kristine for their service to the Country...

In A Word: Shameful

Posted on March 31, 2008
Today is the last day of March which means a few things. First, today is the day that most major league baseball teams open their regular season schedule. Second, tomorrow is April which usually means that within the next two weeks we’ll have one of those great 75 degree spring days where everyone seems to wear a smile...

What Is A Conservator and What Does A Conservator Do?

Posted on March 27, 2008
I hear and read a lot about conservatorships in Connecticut. What is a conservator? What does a conservator do? In Connecticut, a proposed conserved person is required by statute to receive a notice of the possible consequences of a conservatorship...

Opening Day > Law

Posted on March 25, 2008
Today is opening day. As I sit here writing this entry (not yet having finished lunch) the Red Sox are 1 and 0, in first place in the AL East and a half game up on the Yankees. Here are links to some of my favorite baseball sites on the internet: Fangraphs - A fascinating way to analyze a [...

Anatomical Gifts in Connecticut: ?A Little Story About Jack and Vincent?.

Posted on March 24, 2008
…two American men doin’ best they can.” On Saturday, the Hartford Courant ran this article, titled: “The Ultimate Act of Kindness.” This week, Spanilo, 57, again received an organ transplant. A longtime friend donated one of his kidneys to Spanilo...

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