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Evidence and Proper Procedure for Presenting in Foreclosure Cases

In J.P. Morgan v. Lakner, the Connecticut Supreme Court overruled the trial court’s protective order in favor of the bank who had objected to their borrower’s demand to produce his entire mortgage file. The Supreme Court found denial of access to the bank’s entire file prejudiced the borrower’s right to present evidence supporting his defense of […]

CT Adds Domestic Violence Protections to Fair Employment Practices Act

In essence, the Legislature declared domestic violence victims as members of a protected class. As a result, such individuals are entitled to “reasonable accommodations,” including a reasonable leave of absence from their employment, to seek attention for injuries caused by domestic violence or obtain services to address their circumstances. The law now requires that employers […]

CT Public Act Regarding Mandatory Retirement Savings Plans for Employees Springs Into Effect

All “qualified” employers, whether for profit or not for profit, are required to facilitate MyCTSavings program for eligible employees. An employer is qualified if they: However, a qualified employer is exempt from participation if they: Qualified, employer-sponsored retirement savings plans are any plans qualified under Internal Revenue Code section 401(a), including a 401(k), qualified annuity […]

Changes in CT’s Data Breach Laws, Cybersecurity Incentives for Businesses, and What You Need to Know About Insurance Coverage and Cybercrime

In addition, sophisticated threat actors are more active and focused on local targets than you might think. A recent statistical survey conducted by one Connecticut news outlet reports that forty percent of Connecticut businesses have reported some breach and resulting monetary harm in the last three years resulting from data encryption for ransom, intercepted wire […]