Episode 90 – Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) Pt. 1

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Nate LaVallee, Deputy General Counsel for UConn, about the evolving area of law concerning Name, Image, and Likeness rules for student athletes.Matt and Nate discuss what NIL is, the legal history of NIL, and cases that jump started NIL in college sports. Part 1 topics also include what states are doing regarding NIL laws and policies, NIL requirements across the board, collectives, and more.

O’Bannon v. NCAA

NCAA v. Alston

Episode 89 – Appellate Briefing

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Luke Matyi, Assistant Clerk for Supreme and Appellate Courts about Appellate briefing. Matt and Luke discuss various topics including the Appellate process, changes to the rules, and content and formatting. Additional topics include reasons for return, deviation, and self-help resources.

CT Practice Book

Self-help Resources

Episode 8 – The Great Writ

This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Arnold Amore, Assistant Public Defender for the CT Innocence Project, Post-Conviction Unit about Habeas Corpus, commonly referred to as The Great Writ. Paul and Attorney Amore discuss what a Habeas is, the difference between an appeal and Habeas petition, and ineffective assistance of counsel cases vs lapse plea cases. Paul and Attorney Amore also talk about common mistakes that lead to ineffective assistance of counsel claims, what happens over the course of a Habeas proceeding, the role of the Public Defender in the Post-Conviction Unit, and more.

Artl.S9.C2.1 Suspension Clause and Writ of Habeas Corpus

Connecticut Constitution, Article 1, Sec. 12

Amdt6.6.5.1 Overview of the Right to Effective Assistance of Counsel

Magna Carta: Muse and Mentor

Habeas Corpus FAQ

Episode 87 – Healthcare Advance Directives

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Probate Court Administrator, Judge Beverly Streit-Kefalas, about Healthcare Advance Directives. Matt and Judge Streit-Kefalas discuss the purpose of advance directives, execution requirements, and issues clients might face. Additional topics include incapacity, revocation, conservators, and more.

CGS 19A-570 through 580(i)

Rule 1.14

Rule 1.2

In Re Quinlan, 70 N.J. 10, 355 A.2d 647 (1976)

Cruzan v. Director, Missouri Department of Health, 497 U.S. 261 (1990)

Bush v. Schiavo, 885 So. 2d 321 (2004)

Episode 86 – Office of Victim Services

This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Mary Kozicki, Director of Victim Services for the Connecticut Judicial Branch. Paul and Mary discuss the many services within OVS including the Victim Compensation Unit, the Victim Services Unit, the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners Program, the Fiscal Administrative Unit, and the Training and Education Unit.

OVS Homepage

CT SAVIN

Victim Services Unit

Episode 85 – Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act (CUTPA)

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Scott Madeo at the Department of Consumer Protection and Attorney Jeremy Pearlman at the Division of Enforcement and Public Protection. Matt, Scott, and Jeremy discuss the complaint process, investigation, and enforcement. Additional topics include the hearing process, state vs. private actions, jurisdiction, and the statute of limitations.

CUTPA

CGS Sec. 42-110

Per Se CUTPA Violations

Department of Consumer Protection

Episode 84 – Small Claims

This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Yujia (Julia) Xia, Program Manager for the Superior Court Operations Division, about the process of small claims, the scope that is covered, and the differences between traditional civil matters and small claims actions. Included in this podcast is a brief history of small claims in CT, the Online Dispute Resolution Program, updates and changes, and more.

CGS Sec. 47a-21 Security Deposits

2023 CT Practice Book Ch. 24, pg. 289 Small Claims

Small Claims FAQ’s

Episode 83 – Temporary Restraining Orders and Civil Protection Orders

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Johanna Greenfield, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Family Division, and Rebecca Schmitt, Deputy Director of Court Operations for the Civil Division about temporary restraining orders and civil protection orders respectively. Matt, Johanna, and Becky discuss distinct situations for filing a TRO vs a CPO, the application process, and possible relief outcomes. Additional topics include coercive control, stalking, resources for applicants, and much more.

CT Gen. Statutes on Orders of Protection and Relief

Episode 82 – Office of the Healthcare advocate

This month on Calendar Call, Matt talks with Attorney Sean King, General Counsel at the Office of the Healthcare Advocate, about the duties and services of the OHA, common issues, and health insurance denials. Matt and Attorney King discuss recent legislation, other comparable state agencies, and resources for consumers.

P.A. 99-284

P.A. 22-47

H.B. 6669

OHA

Episode 81 – Cannabis Erasure

This month on Calendar Call, Paul talks with Attorney Ralph Dagostine, Deputy Director of Criminal Matters for the Connecticut Judicial Branch, about Cannabis Erasure. Paul and Attorney Dagostine discuss the new law, automatic erasures versus erasures by petition, and various nuances. Additional topics between Paul and Ralph are what happens to the record, clean slate, and more.

CGS Sec. 21a-279c