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"I Don't Want To Be Your Partner Anymore" .... Can That Statement End A Partnership?

May 12, 2010 18:37

After 5 years of litigation, two appeals, and one trial, the answer is.......Yes, that statement can constitute an valid offer to end a Connecticut partnership between two feuding sisters who had agreed in writing to split lottery winnings.  The story of the feuding sisters...

Class Action Lawsuit Filed In Connectiut Against AT&T Over Internet Acces Tax

January 14, 2010 13:59

On January 11, 2010, a class action lawsuit (download here) was filed against AT&T alleging that it improperly charged sales tax to access the Internet in violation of Connecticut law and the Internet Tax Freedom Act. The case was brought on behalf of David Rock who subscribed with AT&T for...

Will The "It Was Just A Tweet" Defense Work In The First Twitter Defamation Trial?

January 12, 2011 22:19

As mentioned before on this blog, Courtney Love was sued for defamation arising out of her notorious Twitter posts. As the case heads to trial on February 6th, she has taken down her Twitter page. Recall that Love was sued by fashion designer Dawn Simorangkir for a series of allegedly...

Connecticut Defamation Law, The Internet, And Social Networking

N. Kane Bennett
October 13, 2009 19:52

In the Business Torts category of this blog, I recently covered the basic law in Connecticut concerning interference with business relationships.  Today's post concerns another business tort known as "defamation" and how it intersects with the growing use of social...

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Software Liability Act in Connecticut - Good Idea or Too Much Regulation?

March 07, 2012 23:41

Do software publishers need more regulation to encourage creation of safe and reliable software?That was the general question posed for a debate at the RSA Conference USA on February 29, 2012. Sean Doherty of Law Technology News wrote an interesting article summarizing the two different positions....

New Connecticut Business and Technology Law Firm

February 01, 2012 22:39

I am pleased to announce that I have started a new law firm, Aeton Law Partners LLP.  At my new firm, I will continue my litigation practice involving a wide array of business and technology matters.  In this new venture,  I have partnered with Attorney David Benoit.  Dave...

Will A Crack In Data Breach Litigation Open Floodgates

November 01, 2011 17:02

Data loss and security breach incidents have become common. However, lawsuits related to these incidents are not so common or successful. The problems plaintiffs have encountered include not only figuring out the proper cause of action to seek recovery (many states lack laws...

Small Business Insurance For Data Loss and Security Breach

September 25, 2011 20:43

The Hartford has recently announced a new insurance product specially tailored to fit small business for data loss and security breach. It has been touted as more affordable for the smaller business owner.  More and more small businesses are experiencing the devastating effects of a...

Connecticut State Court Judges Adopt Electronic Discovery Rules

July 20, 2011 21:17

Connecticut state court judges recently adopted new electronic discovery rules.  The rules will become part of the Connecticut Practice Book for civil discovery and take effect on January 2, 2012.   The judges present at the annual meeting unanimously adopted the new...

Social Media Continues To Impact Litigation and Trial

July 12, 2011 19:40

The impact of social media  (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc) continues to grow in legal matters including litigation and trial.  The court decisions cut across numerous areas from employment law and personal injury to privacy rights and defamation.  Social media...