Did you know that the Trump tax cuts had a major impact on Connecticut estate taxes?In October 2017, the Connecticut Legislature tied the state's gift and estate tax exemption to the federal exemption amount, which at the time was $5.49 million.Shortly after that...
The 2018 Farm Bill signed into law by President Trump on December 20, 2018 legalized the sale and cultivation of industrial hemp at the federal level. Industrial hemp is defined as cannabis that contains THC, the psychoactive compound found in cannabis, of 0.3 percent...
As the first major snow storm of the 2019 season approaches, it's a good time to review the rules of the road - and sidewalks and parking lots - when it comes to snow removal.Towns and cities generally have rules about how long a property owner has to clear snow from...
Among the lawyers at Brown Paindiris & Scott is Timothy R.E. Keeney, who was part of a Navy SEAL team that assisted in the splash-down recovery of the Apollo XVII Lunar Module.Attorney Keeney put into writing his memories of that mission. Click here to read his...
The terms "child custody" and "visitation" are quickly becoming obsolete in the court system. The legal community is now moving toward using terms like "parenting time," "parenting plans" and "parental responsibility." If you are divorced or considering it, you'll...
It's a new year, and with the hustle and bustle of the holidays behind us, now is a great time to set goals. While many people focus on physical health when it comes to New Year's resolutions, legal health is something to consider as well. We've put together a quick...
