Legal Articles, Dispute Resolution
"A Countdown to Trial: A Crash Course In Trial Preparation For Paralegals”
National Business Institute Presentation
Partnerships... For better or worse
I have represented clients who filed suit against former partners for breach of contract and other claims. Among the most common claims include when one of the partners embezzled money from the company or one partner kicked out the other from the business and changed the locks to the business.
Read Carefully your Commercial Lease
Commercial leases are complex contracts typically drafted by attorneys who specialize in drafting these documents. It is unlikely that a lay person would understand the language and clauses contained in a commercial lease.
Abuse of Process
Under Connecticut law, “abuse of process” is the misuse of process regularly issued to accomplish an unlawful ulterior purpose.
Which Telemarketing and Junk Texts & Faxes Are Illegal?
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) protects consumers against telemarketers, as well as junk texts and faxes. If you have received an automated call, fax, or text message without providing explicit consent to the company, you may be entitled to $500 per call, text or fax.
Quoted- Creative Negotiations (Author Catherine Ho)- Los Angeles Daily Journal 2010
Quoted- Creative Negotiations (Author Catherine Ho)- Los Angeles Daily Journal 2010
Connecticut Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Coverage
Summary presented to the chamber of commerce concerning options in Connecticut for Uninsured and Underinsured motorist coverage
Case Comment: The Construction Lien Act and the Breach of Trust Claim
Part II of the Construction Lien Act, R.S.O. 1990, c C.30 (“CLA”), sets out the trust provisions and breach of trust claim, which is often overlooked.
Experts: You are Not a Hired Gun
This article discusses the role of experts, in particular engineers, in litigation.
Are Estimates Binding?
This article discusses estimates of fees and if they are binding for engineers, however apply to most construction professionals.