Notice of Resumption of Short Calendar 01 (Civil Arguable Matters)

According to the State Judicial Website civil short calendar calls will begin again on October, 26 2020. See the full announcement below: Notice of Resumption of Short Calendar 01 (Civil Arguable Matters) Beginning with the October 26, 2020...

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Executive Order 7000

On August 21 Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order 7000. The order extends the moratorium on residential evictions until October 1, 2020. There three exceptions to this moratorium. The exceptions are- *nonpayment of rent due on or before...

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State of Connecticut Judicial Branch Expanded Remote Capabilities

The State of Connecticut Judicial Branch this week announced it is expanding its remote capabilities. Among the expanded functions are:   Civil *Non-arguable matters will be ruled on remotely and arguable motions marked ready will be scheduled...

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Bar Exam Rescheduled

The Connecticut Bar Examing Committe recently announced that the bar exam scheduled for September 30 and October 1 has been canceled due to concerns of Coronavirus. The bar exam is now scheduled for October 5 and 6 and will be administered entirely...

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Which Connecticut Courthouses Will Be Reopening in July?

As part of the phased reopening of Connecticut courthouses after the Covid-19 shutdown, the following courthouses will be open to assigned judges and assigned staff on July 13, 2020, and will resume operations and be open to the public on July 20,...

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Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles Reopening

The Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles has reopened. All in person services will require an appointment. New drivers and people registering new motor vehicles can now schedule an appointment at select DMV locations. Road tests have also resumed....

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Carroll Message to BAR Through COVID Task Force

On June 8, 2020 Chief Court Administrator Patrick Carroll issued a letter to the CBA COVID 19 Task Force. It details the expanded days and hours of courthouse operation as well as the reopening of certain court houses throughout the State over the...

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Reopening Phase 2

Governor Lamont recently announced the Phase 2 plan for reopening sectors of Connecticut’s economy. Phase 2 which was originally scheduled for June 20 was moved up to June 17. Specific, detailed guidance was issued for nine different sectors...

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Connecticut Judicial Department Update

Yesterday the Connecticut Judicial Department announced the additional steps they will be taking toward more fully reopening the state courthouses. On June 8 the Torrington, Middletown and Rockville courts will open. These three courts will join...

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Payroll Protection Program (PPP) Reform Bill

On Wednesday night Congress passed a Payroll Protection Program (PPP) reform bill. The bill gives small business owners more flexibility and time to use the loan money and still qualify for loan forgiveness. The PPP was initially passed as part of...

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