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Can a Lawyer or a Doctor Be Sued for an “Unfair Trade Practice”?

New lessons from a CUTPA ruling against Yale New Haven Hospital Connecticut, like most states, has its own version of the Fair Trade Commission Act, ...
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How Can Local Counsel Comply with Pro Hac Vice Obligations in the AI Age?

Are Local Counsel’s Obligations Increasing Because of AI-Assisted Research? A Look at Pro Hac Vice Practice We get calls all the time from out-of-state attorneys ...
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Does a Single Member LLC Sue in the Company’s Name or the Member’s Name?

Sued in the Wrong Name: What Freeman v. Pryor Teaches Every LLC Owner Here’s a scary thought for LLC owners: even with a strong case, ...
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Can I Be Sued for Reporting Someone to a State Agency or the State Police? Connecticut’s Litigation Privilege Meets the Anti-SLAPP Statute

A Retaliatory Lawsuit Over a DMV Complaint? Connecticut’s Litigation Privilege and Anti-SLAPP Statute Both Offer a Way Out I love it when a brand new ...
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Can a Delivery Agent or Logistics Company Be Sued for an Injury That Happens Days After Its Delivery?

  A Connecticut Court Just Redefined Shipper Liability — Here’s What Delivery Agents and Logistics Companies Need to Know About Warehouse Injury Risk I’ll be ...
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Does My Business Have to Let an Employee Work Remotely?

No, your business does not always have to say yes to an employee who wants to work from home or remotely. If an essential function ...
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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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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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