Heading off to college is a momentous occasion in a young person’s life. It signifies the transition to adulthood, newfound independence, and the start of a new chapter. But, as much as we like to think of our college-bound kids as adults, there are certain legal realities that can be easily overlooked by parents and […]
General Law
Business Interruption Insurance and the COVID-19 Pandemic
What is Business Interruption Insurance? Business interruption coverage is additional coverage under your commercial property insurance that is generally designed to cover losses that result from direct physical loss or damage to your property after a disaster. Do I have Business Interruption Insurance? Maybe. You should contact your agent and ask for an explanation of […]
CT Jury Duty is Suspended
There is still a chance that when you check your mail you may see a summons for jury duty. Now, due to the Coronavirus, it is legal to ignore this summons. The Connecticut Judicial Branch posted a message this week explaining what to do with jury duty summons. “Notwithstanding the fact that our jury system […]
Coronavirus and the Courts
The novel coronavirus pandemic is disrupting many aspects of everyday life — and the judicial system is no exception. “COVID-19 continues to challenge the operations of the Connecticut Judicial Branch as we seek to protect the safety and health of the public and our employees and judges. At the same time, we must meet our […]
How to Choose a Lawyer
This year, there are 21,341 licensed attorneys in the State of Connecticut. In the United States, that number jumps to 1,338,678. With those numbers,it’s difficult for someone to know how to choose a lawyer to represent their interests, often in the most desperate of times. Should you go with the family friend, the attorney you […]