Minchella Law Blog

Author: Anthony R. Minchella

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 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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Does My Home Improvement Contract Have to Perfectly Comply With the Law?

YES! Well, Almost Yes. You’re safer if you think yes, your contract must strictly comply with certain parts of Connecticut’s Home Improvement Act.  You’re probably ...
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