Connecticut is engaged in many debates to solve its budget crisis. From tolls, to soda taxes, to legalizing recreational marijuana, there are a myriad of potential state revenue drivers up for discussion. One area that Brown Paindiris & Scott is watching carefully...
Month: February 2019
What to do when a disabled loved one is victimized
According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics most recent study on the issue, violent victimization against persons with disabilities was 2.5 times higher than the rate for persons without disabilities. The rate of serious violent crime (rape or sexual assault,...
What to do if you or your ex wants to move out of CT
Let's say you and your ex-spouse have been divorced for a few years and you have two children together. Overall, you are doing a good job co-parenting. There have never been any major issues in your joint decision making and the children are doing well and are happy...
Political Momentum Gathering Behind Legalization of Recreational Marijuana in Connecticut
Is legal marijuana a possible solution to Connecticut's tax-induced exodus of residents to other states?Connecticut residents have grown increasingly troubled by the number of residents leaving the state. This alarming trend is widespread among those who've reached...
U.S. Supreme Court to consider 2nd Amendment case
On January 22, 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court granted certiorari (review) of N.Y. State Rifle & Pistol Association v. New York.Randal Hornaday, attorney at Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLP, offered this perspective on the potential ruling from the nation's highest...
Meet the Attorney: Simon J. Lebo
In our latest edition of "Meet the Attorney," we get to know Simon J. Lebo, a partner at Brown Paindiris & Scott, LLP.What area of law do you focus on?I handle all levels of estate planning including related estate tax planning, trust and probate administration...