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Understanding Connecticut Real Property Tax Appeals
During the 30-day grace period for paying Connecticut real property taxes, which were due on July 1, many property owners are incentivized to argue the bill rather than pay it, simply because it is foremost on their minds. That sense of urgency doesn’t follow the proper procedure and associated deadlines that can result in a…
Connecticut Enacts Statute of Limitations for Certain Residential Mortgage Foreclosure Cases
In a significant change in Connecticut foreclosure law, on June 10, 2025, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed into law a bill (Public Act 25-46) that would, for the first time, impose a statute of limitations for certain residential mortgage foreclosure cases in Connecticut. The Public Act, which goes into effect on January 1, 2026, would…
Domestication and Collection of Foreign Judgments in Connecticut
When a court outside Connecticut, whether in another U.S. state or a foreign country, issues a judgment, that judgment cannot automatically be enforced against a debtor’s assets located in Connecticut. Before any collection efforts can begin, the judgment must first be formally recognized through Connecticut’s domestication process. Connecticut law establishes two primary procedures for recognizing…
Is It Time to Fix the Practice of Prior Authorization by Health Plans?
Prior authorization has been described by health insurance companies as a necessary cost-control measure that avoids medically unnecessary services and medications or identifies less expensive approaches. During the American Medical Association annual meeting in Chicago, Emily Carroll, senior counsel at the AMA, and Greg Pepe, founding partner at Neubert, Pepe & Monteith, P.C., summarized research…
Judgment Collection in Connecticut: Turning a Court Judgment into Dollars Collected
Judgment Collection in Connecticut: Turning a Court Judgment into Dollars Collected In commercial lending, securing a judgment is a critical milestone. However, for banks, institutional lenders, and commercial creditors, a court’s decision holds value only if it results in actual monetary recovery. In Connecticut, the postjudgment enforcement process is governed by a comprehensive legal framework…
Motion for Summary Judgment Won on Behalf of a Town and Its Board of Education
Attorneys Deborah Etlinger and Erin Canalia recently won a Motion for Summary Judgment on behalf of a town and its Board of Education, in a high-stakes lawsuit. Plaintiff John Doe claimed he had been sexually abused by an elementary school teacher many years ago. The plaintiff claimed the town and Board of Education were negligent…
Prejudgment Remedy (PJR) Attachments in Connecticut: A Strategic Asset Protection Tool for Creditors
Overview of Connecticut Prejudgment Remedy Attachment Procedure In Connecticut, a prejudgment remedy (PJR) allows a creditor to attach or encumber a debtor’s assets—including bank accounts, real estate, business property, and personal assets—at the outset of litigation, before a final judgment is entered. This statutory mechanism is intended to preserve the value of a creditor’s claim…
Maximizing Recovery in Connecticut Commercial Foreclosures by Leveraging Underutilized Collection Strategies
Introduction In Connecticut’s complex judicial foreclosure landscape, where prolonged timelines and judicial discretion can delay resolution, commercial mortgage lenders face increasing challenges in securing timely recoveries. While traditional foreclosure proceedings remain the foundation of commercial recovery in Connecticut, many lenders overlook powerful supplementary collection strategies that can significantly enhance recovery outcomes. This article explores ten…
Connecticut Civil Theft Claims: Understanding Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-564 and Treble (Triple) Damages
Introduction Connecticut General Statutes § 52-564 provides a powerful civil remedy for victims of theft. Under this statute, anyone who steals property or knowingly receives and conceals stolen property is liable for three times the value of the stolen property. For example, if someone steals property worth $50,000, the court can order them to pay…
Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) and Connecticut
MCAs Are Not Loans and Not Subject To Usury Laws
Introduction Revenue-based financing, commonly called merchant cash advance (MCA), is often compared to and considered synonymous with traditional loans. This comparison is incorrect, however, both factually and legally. MCAs and loans are fundamentally different financial products in structure, principle and function. An MCA is a form of commercial financing, where an MCA financing company purchases…