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    • Colorado Civil Unions Bill Passes Senate
      Yesterday,  a Colorado Senate committee voted 3-2 to pass Senate Bill 11, which would legalize civil unions for same-sex couples in that state.  The bill was opposed by Republicans in that vote.  The bill will now be heard by the Appropriations Committee before it reaches Gov. John Hickenlooper’s desk.  The bill is expected to become [...] […]

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    • Freed McKeen “Race To Fill The Pantry”
      “50 million people in the U.S.-one in four children-don’t know where their next meal is coming from, despite our having the means to provide nutritious, affordable food for all Americans.” – A Place At The Table Freed McKeen, LLC has teamed up with the Glastonbury River Runners to bring you the “Freed McKeen Race To [...] […]

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    • The Sandy Hook Conspiracy
      My two cents.  Since the tragic shootings at Sandy Hook, I have noticed an increase in people creating Facebook conspiracy pages. Dubbed "truthers", many people have called into question whether this horrific event even occurred.  Some of them are even posting private family photos of the children who died.  If you are one of these people, I wo […]

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    • The Underside of Vine: Another Headache for Employers
      Daniel SchwartzAs I highlighted last month, Vine – a new video-sharing app — is quickly infiltrating the workplace.  Since my original post, I’ve been keeping tabs on what people are doing on it. And it isn’t pretty.  Videos seem to be increasing with people using hashtags like “#work” or “#worksucks” daily.  They are also using hashtags... Continue Reading […]

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    • “A deliberate pattern of improper conduct”
      The long lament has been the unaccountability of prosecutors in the criminal justice system: they are given broad powers and responsibilities and then shielded at every turn from being held accountable for the myriad, tiny abuses that are committed on a fairly regular basis. Just last week we were all mourning the ineffectual Brady v. [...] […]

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    • Sports Lawyers Association Conference Wrap Up
      I attended the Sports Lawyers Association (SLA) Annual Conference last week in Atlanta, Georgia.  For those unfamiliar with the conference, it is the largest and most prominent gathering of sports attorneys in the country.  Lawyers from most major sports leagues, teams and organizations attend as well as agents and representatives of the NCAA. Attendance was […]

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    • Office Depot’s Overtime Scheme violates Federal Law!
      A federal judge in New Jersey recently ruled that Office Depot’s overtime scheme, modeled after the federal “fluctuating work week” method of overtime pay, violates the federal Fair Labor Standards Act.  I know, you are probably saying, “what does that mean?”  Let me explain. As most of you know, we have had a law in […] […]

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    • What To Do If You Suspect Your Business Partner Is Stealing - Some Basics
      In any case involving theft by a business partner or business dispute, it is very important to have an understanding of the basic issues and legal framework. Although these cases often involve complex problems, you cannot determine a good course of action without starting with the basics. Here are 5 of the basic issues and what to do if you anticipate a bus […]

Divorce without the Court Battle: Collaborative Divorce

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 16, 2010

I practice Family Law in Connecticut and as part of my job, I represent clients who seek divorces. I’ve posted here before on the types of divorce options a person can choose in Connecticut, which include litigation (traditional court-based divorce), collaborative divorce and mediation.
I’ve also posted here before on my absolute love of the [...]

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Social Media “No No’s” During Divorce Proceedings

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 15, 2010

Social media has become so popular that sites that used to attract teens only have now become mainstays with adults. Unfortunately, some adults don’t think before they post. This is especially true when they are involved in divorce, child support or custody battles.
Gideos Alper blogs on The Men’s Divorce Law Report. In [...]

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U.S. District Court Strikes Down Key Provision of Health Care Law as Unconsitutional

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 13, 2010

In a 42-page opinion, U.S. District Court Judge Henry Hudson ruled that forcing individuals to purchase health insurance is in violation of the Constitution’s “commerce clause.”
The Commonwealth of Virginia urged the Court to find that enactment of section 1501 of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act exceeds the power of Congress under the Commerce Clause [...]

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Jim Morrision Posthumously Pardoned!

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 9, 2010

The legendary Jim Morrison (the Doors), who died in 1971, has been granted a pardon for indecent exposure charges against him 40 years ago. The New York Times reported that “Gov. Charlie Crist, one of four members of the state clemency board, led the effort to clear Morrison of his conviction for indecent exposure [...]

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Malloy to Issue Executive Order Regarding Eraser of Rell Administration E-Mails

Irene C. Olszewski, Esq. | December 6, 2010

In response to Sundays’ Hartford Courant Article, “Will Millions Of Rell Administration E-Mails Be Destroyed?” by Jon Lender, Governor-Elect Dan Malloy was asked if he’d support a change in the law pertaining to e-mails:
“Let’s put it this way. I certainly wouldn’t oppose a law that changed all of that. I imagine that this issue will [...]

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