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Is It Medical Malpractice? Questions You May Be Asking

Medical malpractice cases are complicated and highly specific. Just because you were unhappy with the result of a medical procedure doesn't mean it was the doctor's or hospital's fault.

Why Every Family Needs a Will

What happens if you die without a will?

Federal Government Hiring Freeze Does Not Apply to Immigration Judges

In this article, we examine the background of the hiring freeze and the decision to exempt immigration judges.

CT Graduation Rate Reaches Record High in 2015

Blog post on Connecticut reaching a record high state-wide graduation rate in 2015.

Teacher Not Saved by the Bell in Student Liability Claim

Blog post about a school and teacher's liability for a student's injuries sustained in an assault less than a minute after the school dismissal.

State Approves $10.9 Million Grant for School Tech Overhaul

Blog post on the Connecticut State Bond Commission approving a $10.9 million grant for public schools to increase access to computers and the internet for students.

Lacrosse Goes to Player’s Head in School Injury Claim

Blog post on the liability of a school for injuries sustained by a student at lacrosse practice.

CT Court Offers Bullied Student No Redress

Blog post about a case where a family suing on claims of bullying was unable to collect damages from the town's school board.

Parents Hold Private School Liable for Student's Self-Inflicted Injury

Article on a case brought against a private catholic school due to the excessive bullying of one of the students that led her to harming herself.

Student Contests School Immunity in Unsupervised Detention Injury

Blog post on the immunity of a school in a case where a student was sexually assaulted in an unsupervised detention.

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