July 09, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Packing the US Supreme Court: A Misguided ProposalThe desire to increase members on the Supreme Court arises from an overreaction to the 2016 Republican blocking of the nomination of Judge Merrick Garland. The proposal also wrongly assumes that justices will decide cases according to party doctrine.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
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July 06, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Hey, Hey, Hey: Cosby Verdict Weighs Heavily in Comic's FavorCosby could have been returned to the position he enjoyed before surrendering his Fifth Amendment right by suppressing evidence derived from his civil depositions.
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June 29, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Though We Are Creatures of Habit, Lawyers Have Learned to AdaptWe are constantly pushing ourselves beyond our own comfort zones to learn more and do more.
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June 24, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Applauding the General Assembly's Action on Clean Slate LegislationExpungement and sealing of certain criminal records will benefit the economy by providing individuals a second chance at employment.
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June 17, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Clarification Needed in Connecticut Police ReformsAn update is needed concerning certification for officers with arresting powers.
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June 09, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Bad Timing for an Environmental Brain Drain in ConnecticutStaffing losses at DEEP may be detrimental to the overall health of our state
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June 08, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
New Zoning Legislation Marks Victory Deserving RatificationHB 6107 is an important step toward a more affordable, sustainable and economically dynamic state.
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June 01, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Chips Away at Structural RacismRacism should be recognized as a public health crisis in Connecticut, as it has in other states and local communities.
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May 26, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Step Forward: Let's Maintain Live Streaming of Connecticut Court ProceedingsMaintaining live-streamed arguments at the local, state, Appellate and Supreme Court levels would be a relatively inexpensive, positive move for Connecticut.
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May 19, 2021 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Weighing the Right to a Speedy Trial Amid COVID-19The state's Supreme Court has an opportunity to address the public's interest in a defendant's right to a speedy trial
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