Legal Articles, US Courts
What is ERISA and how does it impact my case?
Brief history of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act
People v Sanchez
In ruling in People v Sanchez the Court held that an expert cannot relate case-specific hearsay to explain the basis for his or her opinion unless the facts are independently proven or fall within a hearsay exception.
Appellate Attorneys - How Framing the Issues on Appeal Defines the Battleground
Appellate Attorneys - How Framing the Issues on Appeal Defines the Battleground
Court Denies Double Damages Despite Defendant's Inconsistancy
Blog post about a court denying an award of double damages.
Driver Claims Casino Tribal Jurisdiction Voids DUI Charge
Blog post on the issue of whether Connecticut police officers have jurisdiction to charge someone with a DUI on highway on Native American land leading to a casino.
CT's Courts Take Active Role in School Bullying Problem
Blog post about Connecticut courts taking steps to address the issue of bullying in schools.
What Seller's & Realtors Need to Know about Rhode Island Real Estate Laws
Explanation, laws and tips for sellers and their realtors regarding Rhode Island Real Estate laws, transactions, closings and title.
United States Sentencing Guidelines
Overview & What You Need to Know about United States Sentencing Guidelines.
Class Inaction: The U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Class Actions
The Supreme Court's 2010 term was an embattled one for the class action. The Court made headlines in Wal-Mart v. Dukes when it dashed the hopes of 1.5 million Wal-Mart employees who had brought a class action against the corporate giant.