Connecticut Business Legal Questions

There are a variety of structures you can use for such a sale. Under the more customary formulation, you would create and perfect a "security interest" (i.e., a lien or mortgage) in what you are selling and retain the right to foreclose in the event of a payment default. Under an alternate formulation, you could place title in escrow and the buyer would obtain no ownership unless and until all payments were made. You need an attorney to assist you in doing this. It is not something you can do on your own. Feel free to contact our office if you need assistance.... Read More

There is, unfortunately, a large body of law on this subject. First, you do not have the right to make a unilateral custody determination regarding your child; you will be in contempt of court if you do not return her as required by the existing court order and you may be committing a crime. Second, subsequent paternity tests are frequently held to be insufficient to trump an existing and longstanding parentage order; there is a strong judicial preference for parentage, once settled, to remain settled. The effect of even a judicial determination that the "real" father is "real" will establish a total stranger in that relationship; that can hardly be in the child's best interest. Again, if you act unilaterally, you do so at your peril. See an attorney.... Read More

As a general matter, RNs are "exempt" from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act. That means that they do not have to be paid overtime and are not entitled to be paid by the hour. Your mileage may vary based on the your classification (LPNs are non-exempt) or the nature of your duties. ... Read More

Connecticut prohibits the surreptitious recording of conversations with the consent of all parties. If, however, the parties are aware they are being recorded (or reasonably should be aware), then their consent is presumed. It is difficult to tell from your inquiry exactly what the circumstances are.... Read More

Your question is unclear and no one can answer it in this form. It is possible that both the buyer and the sellers are liable for debts of the business. Among other things, in order to be able to answer the question, an attorney would need to know the terms of the purchase contract (i.e., whether the buyer assumed these debts), the nature of the debts (e.g., taxes, accounts payable, etc.), whether the seller guaranteed the debts personally, and whether the buyers have a good reason for failing or refusing to pay. You need to see an attorney about this -- it's not the kind of question to which you can receive a reliable and comprehensive answer on the internet.... Read More

As a general matter, an employer may fire its employees for any reason or no reason at all. The employee's failure or refusal to cooperate in loss-prevention programs may certainly be used as a basis for termination. As to whether your employer can have access to your bank account information without your consent, the answer is "no."... Read More

As a general matter, if you agree to employ services and the other party is ready, willing and able to provide the services you requested, and you fail to show up, and the other party is unable to resell the time to another consumer, you are liable for the damages caused by your breach of your agreement. This is the result when a plumber comes to your home and you turn him away, or when you don't use an airplane ticket you have bought and the seat goes empty.... Read More

Two things: first, if you publish information on the Internet, you are responsible for what you publish and the presumption is that you have done so for all the world to see. There is therefore nothing wrong with someone printing a copy of your Facebook page and providing a copy to your employer. If you had intended to keep these materials private, you should not have published them. Second, in the absence of an employment contract or similar arrangement in Connecticut, all employees are deemed to be hired "at will." That means they may be fired at any time for any reason or no reason at all.... Read More