Law Talk
Law Talk 4-27-24
Usury: i.e., lending money privately at an illegally high interest rate: a recent case with very unusual facts. the Judge found a way to do "what was right," despite the particular law in place. and the case held several lessons for folks who lend or borrow money from "friends.". Non-Compete…
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Law Talk 4-6-24
The T word: "Trespass". Matthew got hurt sledding on private property. does he have a claim against the property owner? You might be surprised... Another "A" word: "Assault" (as in civil assault, not criminal): We hear about it all the time. But can there be an assault if there was no actual…
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Law Talk 3-23-24
The "C" word: as in Contempt of Court. What it really is, what the range of penalties are, and ways to avoid being held in contempt if you're accused of violating a court order. The "A: word: as in Adultery. How our neighbors in New York are dealing with efforts to remove a 1907 statute which …
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Law Talk 3-9-24
Caller damaged their tire and rim when they ran over a manhole that got dislodged by a snowplow during a storm. Whom can they sue, and how? Another caller to share his experience when the same thing happened to him. A lawyer charging for services advertised for free and refusing to refund unused p…
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Law Talk 2-24-24
Why didn't the Judge believe me?" a behind-the-curtain look at a Judge's decision-making process, and the criteria used to assess credibility. The "C Word-- Contempt: what is Contempt of Court, how does it work, etc.? We didn't finish Contempt – ran out of time. Calls: One caller wanted to know …
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Law Talk 2-10-24
Anne falls down the stairs because her hired caregiver was inattentive. Ann dies of her injuries. Ann's Estate sues the home healthcare agency which provided the home healthcare aide who was inattentive. The Agency says: you can't sue us; she was an independent contractor! What did the Judge say…
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Law Talk 2-3-24
Can Vince the landlord protect himself from liability for personal injuries on the premises by pointing to a lease provision stating that the tenant, not Vince, is exclusively responsible for maintenance of the premises? A wrongful entry and detainer trial: 5 days of trial and $1. in damages. Is …
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Law Talk 1-27-24
Unusual case, Part I: What happens when a Judge openly lets their personal feelings affect the outcome of a case? Unusual case: Part II: What happens when, in the middle of your trial preparation, the U.S. Supreme Court hands down a decision which destroys your claim for money damages? These…
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Law Talk 1-20-24
We finally got to Do Titles matter? Part I.: If Mary hires Ethan to cut up a fallen tree in her yard, does it matter whether he's an arborist or a landscaper? And how! We explained why. Part II: The ambulance attendants injure Manuel badly when they're transferring him from his hospital bed t…
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Law Talk 1-13-24
I won my case and want the Judge to award me my "reasonable attorney fees," too. How does the Judge determine what's "reasonable" when it comes to attorney fees? Paulina got hurt when she stepped in a hole in a Waterbury sidewalk. Can she get compensated? It's tricky. we explained what happened…
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