Insurance Coverage Issues Arising from New York Child Victims Act
The New York Law Journal has published my article discussing some basic insurance coverage issues pertaining to the New York Child Victims Act ("NYCVA"), which opened a one-year window for victims of sex abuse to file suit against perpetrators, employers, supervisors...
Connecticut Public Adjusters, Beware
Connecticut Public Adjusters, Beware Recently, a client in Connecticut had a series of disputes with a public adjustment firm in connection with a residential fire loss. Setting aside some other issues, the firm violated Connecticut law in two respects: (1) by failing...
More Pressure on Non-Competes?
In June, Connecticut's budget included a provision (Public Act 19-117, Sec. 305) that had seen no hearings or public comment but now seems to invalidate any "covenant not to compete" for "an individual to provide homemaker, companion or home health services (1) in any...
Recovery of Lost Profits in a Business Loss
“Loss profits” is one component of potentially recoverable damages in a small business or other business setting. A fire or flood caused by a third-party affecting a business may damage a building structure, inventory and other property, or real property, as to...
Contract Rights in Higher Education
As the cost of a college education increase, so do students' expectations about getting what they paid for. My column in my local publication, Good Morning Wilton, is here.
Independent Contractor Agreements: the Basics
Independent Contractor Agreements: The Basics To freelance or not to freelance? That is a question workers in dynamic, project-oriented professions are asking themselves more often. The "slings and arrows" of employment leave many to conclude freelancing is a...
Non-Competes in Connecticut and New York
Here are some thoughts for employees and employers to consider with respect to the quirky history and shifting winds pertaining to non-competition agreements in Connecticut and New York. As things currently stand, courts in NY and CT generally enforce non-competes...
Surface Water Disputes in Connecticut
My area of Connecticut (about 50 miles north of NYC) experienced far above-average rainfall amounts in 2018. Thus far this winter, we have had almost no snow, excepting one storm (in November), and a lot of rain. One result is standing water where it usually isn’t –...
Starting a New Business?
Here is a link to an article with my thoughts on basic risks and legal issues that start-ups and small businesses should consider. Lalor Attorneys can advise small businesses on start-up, organizational, insurance/risk and various other issues. Whatever promise a new...
Basic Estate Planning in Connecticut (Yes, You Probably Need a Will)
Estate Planning Basics in Connecticut “Say not you know another entirely, till you have divided an inheritance with him.” – Johann Kaspar Lavater As an attorney with school-aged kids, a comment I often hear from friends and family members is something like, “We need...