Connecticut Editorial Board

August 16, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

He has described himself as “Caesar in my own Rome,” and his bizarre behavior, thus far directed almost exclusively at the federal prosecutors, suggests he truly believes that self-description.

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August 10, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Most lawyers believe that if they file a document in court or with a public agency the Rules of Professional Conduct (“the Rules”) do not prohibit…

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August 03, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Much has been, and will be, written about the Supreme Court's decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees.…

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August 03, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Tie votes on motions should either always or never result in adding a tiebreaker. We could support either way, but the court should choose one way or the other now.

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July 25, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

For the second time in the last legislative session, Joseph Aresimowicz, the speaker of the House of Representatives, breached his fiduciary duty to the public.

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July 05, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We look to our leaders to stand up for right and to show courage. The General Assembly let us down on this one. Up or down, they should have voted. The General Assembly ducked this issue. Democracy has taken a hit. And sadly so too has Emons.

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June 28, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Hopefully, the Sentencing Commission will resubmit its well-researched, broadly debated and carefully drafted proposal for reform to the registry again next year and it will be enacted by the Legislature.

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June 21, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Many Americans recall that, ironically, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 within hours of one another. Few recall that another noteworthy…

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June 14, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Lawyers can do much to prevent or mitigate the poverty-causing effects of evictions, and we must do more to address this growing crisis.

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June 08, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We urge lawyers and bar associations to take the lead in giving guidance to practitioners and clients about the issues raised by this new forensic technology.

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