Legal Articles, Government
McDonnell v. US: The Latest Look at Political Bribery
A blog post looking into the Supreme Court case McDonnell v. US and political corruption.
Connecticut Judicial Branch Plans Layoffs and Closures for Fiscal Year
A blog post about changes made to the Connecticut judicial system for the 2016-17 fiscal year.
Government Sovereign Immunity and its Effect on Liability
A blog post about when the government is immune to being sued and found liable in a lawsuit and when it is not.
FDA Admits Popular Antibiotics May Have Serious Side Effects
A blog post about news coming out of the FDA alerting the public that there are some drugs that were approved by the agency despite having serious side effects that many outweigh the benefits.
Husband Gives Child Check For Child Support
Blog post about a husband who violated a court order by making his child support payments directly to his child.
Court Awards $6,544 To Driver Injured In Street Sweeper Debacle
Blog explaining the state's liability for a street-sweeper backing into a driver's car.
Sovereign Immunity Fails in State Motorcycle Accident
Blog post about the state's liability for a rider injured during a state-sponsored motorcycle training course.
Evasion of Responsibility Requires Parties to Stop and Render Assistance
Blog post about the evasion of responsibility requirement that makes it mandatory for someone to stay at the scene when they have been involved in a car accident.
EMT’s Gross Negligence Not Protected by Good Samaritan Law
Blog post about an EMT's gross negligence not being protected by the Good Samaritan Law.
Police Response to Heart Attack Not Reckless or Negligent
Blog post about police response to a heart attack not constituting negligence or recklessness.