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  • Law Talk 2-21-26

    Law Talk 2-21-26
    Feb 21 2026
    On today’s show, we look at whether someone can essentially “testify from the grave,” breaking down how a deceased person’s prior statements may be used in court and what the Dead Person’s Statute means for a case. We examine a slip and fall claim involving a snowplow contractor and discuss whether a contractor can be held responsible for injuries during an active storm under the ongoing storm doctrine. We explore a zoning dispute where a private club sought to convert its pickleball courts into tennis courts but was denied a required special permit, raising questions about local zoning authority and land use restrictions. We turn to estate planning and last wills and testaments, answering common questions about creating a will and who may have the right to challenge it.
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    39 Min.
  • Law Talk 2-14-26

    Law Talk 2-14-26
    Feb 14 2026
    Today we examine a case involving the short term rental industry, where a town has prohibited short term rentals but a property owner wants to use their home as one, raising questions about local regulations and property rights. Next, we explore a dispute between family members over a property purchased for their mother by a brother and sister, highlighting whether good faith and trust are enough when money and expectations complicate family relationships. We also take a call from a caller asking about the legality of possessing an unregistered firearm and the right to “hold your ground” if someone breaks into their property. Finally, a landlord calls in seeking guidance on her rights after a tenant allegedly damages her property and is hospitalized, while police inform her she cannot inspect the unit without the tenant’s permission.
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    42 Min.
  • Law Talk 2-7-26

    Law Talk 2-7-26
    Feb 7 2026
    On today’s show, we look at a real estate case involving a property being sold “as is,” and whether that’s a smart move or a potential risk for sellers and buyers. Next, we look at a slip and fall claim involving a minor and explore when parents may be held legally responsible. We also examine a temporary injunction case where a business switched legal service providers and tried to retrieve its financial and legal records, only to face resistance over a disputed bill, raising issues about control of records and business obligations.
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    43 Min.
  • Law Talk 1-31-26

    Law Talk 1-31-26
    Jan 31 2026
    On today’s show, we break down a family court case where a mediator helped the parties reach an agreement without lawyers, but after a judge suggested changing the wording, one party later claimed she was coerced and bullied into signing, raising questions about mediation, consent, and fairness in court agreements. We also look at the Venezuelan boat strikes and explain how admiralty law and wrongful death lawsuits work when the United States is the plaintiff. We take a call from a listener about trees on a neighboring property bending over into his yard and what legal rights and responsibilities exist in that situation, followed by another caller with questions about workers compensation. Finally, we dive into a damaged seawall dispute between neighbors and unpack the “common enemy doctrine,” what it is, and how it applies to shared property and water damage issues.
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    42 Min.
  • Law Talk 1-24-26

    Law Talk 1-24-26
    Jan 24 2026
    On today’s show, we discuss the use of artificial intelligence in family court, focusing on the risks involved when deeply personal information is handled by AI and the concerns that must be considered. We also examine a slip and fall case involving an icy and defective sidewalk outside a senior center, where frozen runoff allegedly concealed a sidewalk defect, raising issues under common law negligence. Additionally, we look at a class action lawsuit involving the use of AI in the job application process, where applicants were rejected without explanation after automated screening. Finally, we discuss a dispute between co-owners of a family vacation cottage in New Hartford following a breakdown in their co-ownership relationship.
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    42 Min.
  • Law Talk 1-17-26

    Law Talk 1-17-26
    Jan 17 2026
    On today’s show, we discuss a class action lawsuit against Yale University related to a students meal plan, including what a class action lawsuit entails and the processes involved. We also take calls from listeners on a variety of legal topics: one about the military requiring the use of personal equipment while working in a military capacity, and another concerning probate and foreclosure issues. Additionally, we examine a case involving an application for a variance related to zoning requirements.
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    40 Min.
  • Law Talk 1-10-26

    Law Talk 1-10-26
    Jan 10 2026
    On today’s show, we dive into a few interesting legal cases, including a landlord vs tenant dispute where a visitor is injured after falling on a wobbly stairwell while dropping her kids off at a friend’s daycare. We also take a look at another landlord vs tenant case that proves landlords don’t always lose these disputes. Plus, we break down an unusual case involving UConn students and a landlord that brings fair housing laws into focus, along with a Unemployment benefits case.
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    42 Min.
  • Law Talk 1-3-26

    Law Talk 1-3-26
    Jan 3 2026
    In today’s episode, we break down a case involving an automated employee onboarding process and whether a clickwrap arbitration agreement is enforceable when an employee later disputes agreeing to it. We also examine a school liability case stemming from a student injury during a foursquare game using a medicine ball, raising questions about supervision and responsibility. In addition, we take a call on labor law, discussing whether an employer can require an employee who works fewer than seven hours to take a lunch break.
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    40 Min.