Suit Over NY Giants Tickets!

I am working on a very interesting case.  I am preparing a prejudgment remedy application, which allows a creditor in CT (following civil probable cause hearing) to attach assets of an alleged debtor even before commencement of a law suit, to preserve assets sufficient to satisfy a judgment if the case is ultimately successful on its merits. This one's interesting because it involves an action to recover personal property - specifically, recovery of NY Giant PSLs.

 

Jeremy Hayden, Esq.

www.victoriaferrara.com

New Consumer Protection Law

http://www.consumerfinance.gov/pressreleases/consumer-financial-protection-bureau-issues-rule-to-protect-consumers-from-irresponsible-mortgage-lending/

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Issues Rule to Protect Consumers from Irresponsible Mortgage Le

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If you're buying a house, and hope at some time to install a pool, shed, etc., you may want to take a look at what's involved at the municipal level early on in the process. A building department application is almost always required for putting up any "structure"; it's often a simple and straight forward application. But, if the pool will be encroaching into any zoning setbacks (for example), i...t adds a wrinkle. If there's a river/stream within a hundred feet or so, it may get a little more complicated. If there is a conservation easement or other restrictive covenant, that may preclude any development at all. A local builder, an experienced realtor, and your lawyer can help with getting answers in advance.

Unknown Fairfield Landlord Requirement

Landlords in Fairfield MUST obtain Certificate of Rental Occupancy from Department of Health. This is different than, and in addition to, compliance other municipal requirements (building, zoning). The folks in DPH in my experience have been helpful, responsive/timely, and pleasant to deal with. I post about this topic because I had another issue with it pop up yesterday. No one knows of the requirement, so I'm just trying to help get word out.

New Public Act Regarding Letters of Protection

Effective October 1st, treating physicians need to provide patients with disclosure regarding letters of protection.  Good idea to protect clients from unexpected costs when pursuing third party claim.

Text is below - for further information contact Jeremy Hayden at the Law Firm of Victoria Ferrara (www.victoriaferrara.com).

 

Public Act No. 12-14

AN ACT CONCERNING LETTERS OF PROTECTION.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Assembly convened:

Section 1. (NEW) (Effective October 1, 2012) Any physician licensed under chapter 370 of the general statutes and any physical therapist licensed under chapter 376 of the general statutes shall, during the consultation period with a patient who has suffered a personal injury and prior to any treatment of such patient, disclose to such patient in writing: (1) Whether such physician or physical therapist would provide services to such patient on the basis of a letter of protection issued by an attorney representing the patient in a personal injury action, which letter promises that any bill for services rendered by such physician or physical therapist to such patient will be paid from the proceeds of any recovery the patient receives from a settlement or judgment in such action or, if there is no recovery or the recovery is insufficient to pay such bill, that such bill will be paid by such patient; and (2) the estimated cost of providing to the patient or an attorney representing the patient in a personal injury action an opinion letter concerning the cause of the personal injury and the diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the patient, including a disability rating.

Approved May 8, 2012

Updates on short sale streamline process: http://www.fhfa.gov/webfiles/23887/Short_Sales_release_041712.pdf