Consumer Legal Services, LLC BLOG

All foreclosure sales scheduled for June and through July 18, 2020 are hereby cancelled in order to prevent a potential gathering of individuals at the auction site. Accordingly, the Court is opening the judgment in these matters sua sponte solely for the purposes of setting a new sale date of July 25, 2020. Plaintiff shall...Read More

General Essential employees who are able to work from home SHOULD BE WORKING FROM HOME. For employees who have traveled internationally in a region where COVID-19 is active, or have returned from a cruise, it is recommended to stay home and self-monitor for fourteen days, subsequent to returning. Eliminate all non-essential workplace travel. Distribute summaries...Read More

Last week the Judicial Branch (our state court system) announced that it will initiate a plan to resolve cases remotely. This is a huge step in getting cases moving and ultimately resolved in a safe way. Starting with civil short calendar matters (motions), the Court will begin taking them “on the papers” on May 4,...Read More

This guidance is for general informational purposes only, and is not to be used as a substitute for relevant state statutes or regulations. Updated April 17, 2020 The CT Labor Department is working diligently to analyze the federal pandemic relief details found within the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed into law...Read More

STATE OF CONNECTICUT BY HIS EXCELLENCY NED LAMONT EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 7BB PROTECTION OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND RESPONSE – USE OF FACEMASKS OR CLOTH FACE COVERINGS, RESCHEDULING OF PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE PRIMARY TO AUGUST 11 WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, I issued a declaration of public health and civil preparedness emergencies,...Read More

I adapted this public service announcement from a longer more involved memo distributed by Attorney Nathan Shafner of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association to other workers’ compensation attorneys. This message is NOT legal advice. If you have any questions or concerns contact a workers’ compensation attorney immediately. ALERT: If you are exposed to the Corona...Read More

Background Chapter 12 is designed for “family farmers” or “family fishermen” with “regular annual income.” It enables financially distressed family farmers and fishermen to propose and carry out a plan to repay all or part of their debts. Under chapter 12, debtors propose a repayment plan to make installments to creditors over three to five...Read More

“Grandma: I’m in the hospital, sick, please wire money right away.” “Grandpa: I’m stuck overseas, please send money.” Grandparent scams can take a new twist – and a new sense of urgency – in these days of Coronavirus. Here’s what to keep in mind.   In grandparent scams, scammers pose as panicked grandchildren in trouble,...Read More

NOTICE TO CHAPTER 7 AND 13 TRUSTEES REGARDING RECOVERY REBATES PAID TO CONSUMER BANKRUPTCY DEBTORS UNDER THE CARES ACT OF 2020 The federal government will soon begin issuing recovery rebates to qualified individuals under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act of 2020 (the “Act”). The rebates total at most $1,200 per individual...Read More