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Connecticut Legalizes Use and Sale of Recreational Marijuana

Recreational marijuana possession and use are now legal in Connecticut. Adults 21 and older can now possess up to 1.5 ounces on their person and 5 ounces in their home Read More

INVASION OF PRIVACY; AN OLD TORT WITH NEW LIFE

 Since 1959 Connecticut has recognized that someone who unreasonably and seriously interferes with another person’s right to privacy can be held liable for damages. In Korn v. Rennison, the Connecticut Read More

DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME AND THE IMPACT ON ROAD SAFETY

  Daylight saving time ended again on Sunday, November 3rd and, for just one day, we all got that lovely one extra hour of sleep that we all hope for. But Read More

TOBACCO 21 BILL- TOBACCO USE BY MINORS IN CONNECTICUT

  A growing concern regarding the use of cigarettes, tobacco products, electronic delivery systems and vaping products amongst minors recently led to a Public Act in which the sale of such Read More

WIRE FRAUD – STILL A MAJOR CONCERN

    We have previously written about the dangers posed by wire fraud, especially as related to real estate closings (Read More Here). In spite of the passage of two years Read More

MORE GUN LAWS IN CONNECTICUT - Part 1 of 3

 This most recent legislative session passed (modified) two more laws affecting gun owners. First is Public Act 19-5 which requires safe storage of firearms and allows schools to implement optional Read More

ENHANCED DAMAGES FOR DISTRACTED DRIVING: Statutory Double or Treble Damages

 In recent blogs we covered damages and distracted driving. Now, those topics come together with the passage of Substitute House Bill No. 7126, which amends section 14-295 of the Connecticut Read More

MEDICAL MARIJUANA IN CONNECTICUT: Legal or Not?

  Answer: It depends.  Federal law still defines marijuana as a prohibited substance. However, in direct conflict with federal law, more and more states are legalizing medical use of marijuana, such as Read More

SHARING THE ROAD WITH MOTORCYCLISTS THIS SUMMER

 We are finally experiencing some warmer weather, and the rain seems to have stopped, which means that there will be more and more motorcyclists out on the road. It is Read More

DENVER FIRST IN NATION TO DECRIMINALIZE PSYCHEDELIC MUSHROOMS

  ~Why did the mushroom get invited to all the parties? ~ Because he was a fungi.~  On Tuesday, May 7th, citizens of Denver, Colorado voted “yes” on an ordinance that decriminalizes Read More

DISTRACTED WALKING

 My last blog was on distracted driving and the consequences of doing so. Should there also be laws against distracted walking? As technology continues to advance and the demand for Read More

DISTRACTED DRIVING

 In Connecticut, distracted driving is defined in approximately three pages of typed legalese as codified in Connecticut General Statutes §14-296aa. The first page (Subsection (a)) contains mostly definitions, the second Read More

DUI PENALTIES IN CONNECTICUT

  Besides the obvious reasons why you should not drive while under the influence, it is important to be aware of the penalties you might face if you so choose to Read More

SPLITTING LANES

Senator Cathy Osten (D) from Sprague, CT has proposed a law (Proposed Bill #629) that would allow motorcyclists to ride between lanes in congested traffic. What this means for you and Read More

DRIVING- A COMMON SENSE APPROACH

Every one of us has been on a multi lane roadway or limited access highway in low to moderate traffic and had someone enter the highway from an entrance ramp Read More

A REVIEW OF BUS SAFETY LAWS IN CONNECTICUT

It might seem obvious enough that you are supposed to stop your vehicle if you are approaching a stopped school bus with its lights on, however, with this new school Read More

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