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How Enforceable Are Written Payment Terms in a Contract?

Second Circuit Warns Businesses: Stick to Written Payment Terms or Risk Costly Contract Disputes A new court decision highlights why businesses must follow clear, written ...
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How Do I Write a Severance Agreement? Carefully. That’s How.

 When Words Cost Millions: A Cautionary Tale of Severance Agreement Ambiguity The Law Junkie in us was on overdrive reading a recent case from Massachusetts. ...
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What Should I Do If I Receive a Massachusetts 93A Demand Letter

 Does a Connecticut Business Have to Respond to a Massachusetts Chapter 93A Demand Letter? Yes, Connecticut businesses have to comply with a demand letter received ...
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Can I Waive My Right to a Jury Trial in Connecticut?

Absolutely. In fact, a Connecticut statute says: “In civil actions, a jury shall be deemed waived unless requested by either party in accordance with the ...
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Can a Subcontractor Use Deposit Money to Fund Other Projects?

Sure, a subcontractor can use deposit money for other projects. But if the subcontractor on a construction project defaults on the subcontract and the general ...
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Can a Patient Sue My Doctor’s Practice for Disclosing Medical Records?

Heck yes. In Connecticut a patient can sue your doctor’s office for disclosing medical records. Connecticut healthcare providers might have to pay a lot in ...
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What Conduct Does Connecticut’s SLAPP Law Cover?

Connecticut’s SLAPP Law Does Not Cover Purely Private Disputes Connecticut’s SLAPP statute is about 3 years old now. That means the caselaw is more developed.  ...
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What Defenses Can You Raise in an Anti-SLAPP Motion?

You can raise any defense to a lawsuit against you when you file a special motion to dismiss, which Connecticut calls a “special motion to ...
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Can A Business File a SLAPP Special Motion to Dismiss?

Yes, of course.  So many states, last count 30 states have statutes that protect certain constitutional rights, of persons, and of businesses.  A SLAPP (Strategic ...
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Can COVID-19 Impact a Court’s Decision on Employee Non-Competition Agreements

Yes, because it can affect a court’s analysis as to the balance of equities between protecting an employer’s legitimate business interests and a former employee’s ...
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