Companies face important business decisions every day. One of the most important is whether to bring a lawsuit to enforce a contract or protect an important business asset. Litigation costs money, and a company’s reputation is at stake whenever it gets involved in litigation, even if it wears…
Many companies derive their value from confidential information they have developed over years of hard work, such as customer lists, formulas, pricing information and other types of information. This information may be considered a trade secret under Connecticut law. Companies protect this…
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Employees are generally considered to be employed “at will,” meaning the employer can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason or no reason – just not an illegal reason. State and federal law, however, in addition to law created by judges, can permit an employee to claim…
Many companies headquartered outside of Connecticut have long-standing relationships with law firms in their home states. Those companies often prefer that their usual counsel represent them in Connecticut litigation. Under Connecticut’s federal and state court system, however, attorneys not…
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Read MoreMinchella Law Junkies are proud to sponsor the 2022 Summer Read at the Middlebury Public Library!! “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” #drseuss https://t.co/BUnBJHTRHo
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The Dept. of Health and Human Services issued some guidance in the wake of SCOTUS Roe reversal. It addresses some really interesting issue for doctors, physicians and all providers about cell phone apps, tracking, and protected information.
Read MoreIn an opinion granting a motion for extension of time, judge noted how defense counsel attacked plaintiff's counsel ("seeking another bailout to allow him to file a late memorandum.") and doubted his veracity. We can be really good lawyers, and even better, by not doing that.
Read MoreJust had a case reassigned to a new magistrate judge in the EDNY. So great for the profession to see individual rules that encourage "junior and less experienced" lawyers to argue motions, and the willingness to hold oral argument to facilitate that experience.
Read MoreAnti-SLAPP cases are creeping in from the appellate court. We have about 3 substantive cases on 52-196a which is 3 years old. The recent from the Appellate Court is key. The Law Junkie Take Away: Letting your dog pee on your neighbors' property is not protected conduct. Darn.
Read MoreJones can purge and reduce fines by completing 2 full days of depositions. Fines are $25,000 each business day payable into court for certain days.
Read MoreCourt finds clear and convincing evidence that Alex Jones willfully violated clear court orders - intentionally failed to comply with no excuse. Held in contempt. #sandyhook #alexjones #civilprocedure
Read MoreListening (and watching) right now to the court hearing on Alex Jones deposition, that has not taken place because of illness, but he was broadcasting at the time his deposition was supposed to be happening. Will he be held in contempt? Arrest warrant might be issued.
Read More@NBCConnecticut The Connecticut Supreme Court's decision on this case and Judge Bellis' trial court work turns out to be so critical to this. This is wonderful.
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