Minor Child Settlement Rights

I recently came upon a case where a mother was insistent that she was going to settle a case on behalf of her son and was entitled to the settlement money. The child had been injured in an accident and the mother had dollar signs in her eyes. While she was hoping for a big […]

Court OKs Barring High IQs for Cops

Let’s pump the brakes here, we don’t want the people who protect and serve us to be too smart. A man whose bid to become a police officer was rejected after he scored too high on an intelligence test has lost an appeal in his federal lawsuit against the city of New London. The 2nd […]

Tips for Meeting With Your Attorney

You’ve just received a summons or complaint, you have to appear in court, you called around and were referred to a local lawyer. He tells you to come by his office for a meeting. Now what do you do? Meeting with an attorney can be a nerve wracking experience. You are putting your faith and […]

Four Simple Rules to Follow If You’re Pulled Over for DUI

In light of the new DUI ruling handed down by the Supreme Court recently, I thought it wise to give readers, friends, family and colleagues a quick refresher on what to do if you’re pulled over on suspicion of DUI. If you are pulled over for a DUI it all boils down to 4 simple […]