Episodes

  • Law Talk 6-13-26

    Law Talk 6-13-26
    Jun 13 2026
    Today, we look at a landlord vs tenant dispute involving “quiet enjoyment.” What is “quiet enjoyment”? We also ask when a court action is not a lawsuit and why that matters, focusing on something called an “equitable bill of discovery.” How do judges use credibility in the outcome of a dispute? Finally, we look at the anatomy of a will contest. What happens if you believe a relative left you assets in their will, but instead they were left to someone else entirely.
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    40 mins
  • Law Talk 6-6-26

    Law Talk 6-6-26
    Jun 6 2026
    Today we look at a racial profiling claim involving "driving while black," a term used when someone believes they were stopped or arrested because of their race. We also look at a family court dispute between divorced parents who disagree on whether their children should attend public or private school. We also look at a personal injury case in which someone injured while in Curaçao chose to file their lawsuit in Hartford Superior Court.
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    41 mins
  • Law Talk 5-16-26

    Law Talk 5-16-26
    May 16 2026
    Today, we look at a landlord vs tenant dispute involving a rodent infestation, a slip and fall injury case where the defendant argues protection under the "Ongoing Storm Doctrine", and a complicated alleged dog abuse case in which the defendant retains custody of the dog.
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    42 mins
  • Law Talk 5-9-26

    Law Talk 5-9-26
    May 9 2026
    Today we look at a hospital case where a mental health patient threatened another patient’s family, raising questions about medical negligence vs ordinary negligence. We also discuss a premises liability case involving a woman who slipped and fell on snow and ice in a hospital parking lot, and a bicycle injury case where a rider sued a town after getting injured when his tire became stuck in a storm grate. The Mailbox Rule is discussed. Attorney Anne Zovas from the Hartford County Bar Association also joins us to discuss the Joseph J. Cassidy Memorial 5K Road Race, Kids’ Run & Family Walk taking place on Saturday, May 16th, 2026 including what the event supports and how people can register. (More information is available at https://www.hartfordbar.org/events/hcbf-road-race/)
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    41 mins
  • Law Talk 5-2-26

    Law Talk 5-2-26
    May 2 2026
    Today we look at a landlord vs tenant dispute over emotional support animals, where a tenant was approved for one Shih Tzu, tried to move in with two. We also look at a dog bite case with a twist involving home ownership and visitation, and how that affects liability. We also look at a case involving a credit union’s deposit mistake and what happens when the recipient spends the extra money.
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    41 mins
  • Law Talk 4-11-26

    Law Talk 4-11-26
    Apr 11 2026
    Today we look at a case involving a dispute between neighbors where the judge refers to the matter as an “Autobahn hearing,” and we break down what that means in context. We also examine the common complaint that courts move too slowly by looking at a case that shows the opposite. Finally, we discuss a contempt of court case in which the judge found there was poor lawyering on all sides, and we go over the lessons to be learned along with the court’s power to hold parties in contempt.
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    41 mins
  • Law Talk 4-4-26

    Law Talk 4-4-26
    Apr 4 2026
    Today we look at a unique DUI case where someone was charged even though they were standing outside of a local take out restaurant. We also look at a workplace trip and fall case and whether those injuries fall under Workers Compensation Law. We discuss a gun rights case and whether having a misdemeanor affects someone’s ability to own a firearm. We also take several calls from listeners, including questions about financial power of attorney, whether it’s a good idea to have one, if someone from out of state can serve in a power of attorney role, what options exist for elderly individuals without close family if they want a power of attorney, as well as a complex DCF situation involving court ordered visitation for a non relative.
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    42 mins
  • Law Talk 3-28-26

    Law Talk 3-28-26
    Mar 28 2026
    Today we welcome attorney Steven Regula to take a look at the insurance claims process, what’s involved in it, and how it works. We ask him questions about insurance claims and also take a more in depth look at the overall process.
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    42 mins