November 10, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Sore Loss Does Not Justify Undermining the Electoral ProcessCounting every vote is a bedrock principle of democracy. No one, not the president and not any of his attorneys, has any business undermining the voting process.
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November 06, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
What Happens if Both a President and Vice President Are Unable to Serve?It is not at all clear that either Nancy Pelosi, the current Speaker, or Charles Grassley, the current President pro tem, is an "Officer" within the meaning of Clause 6.
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October 27, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
What Matters Most in Restarting Jury Trials: Getting it RightThe coronavirus has hit communities of color much harder than wealthier towns. We should not be surprised if more people in those communities opt out of jury service.
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October 23, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Clearing Up Some Issues Regarding Jury Trials in ConnecticutConnecticut's current administration must address the constitutional rights of defendants to a speedy trial.
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October 16, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut's Inspector General: A Solution or a New Problem?This role of reviewing police use of deadly force had previously been the responsibility of the state's attorneys. And although the intent behind this new law is worthy, it may have created more problems than it solved.
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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Desegregate Connecticut NowCorrecting centuries of unequal and unfair housing opportunities will not be easy, so the sooner we start, the better.
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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Bring Back the Land Use DocketThis is to urge that the Land Use Docket be returned to active service, manned by the judge or judges with valuable experience in this area of the law.
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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Last Chance to Fix the CensusAn accurate census count of the population of Connecticut and other states is an enormously complex task this year because of the public health challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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October 07, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Ensure the Count of Absentee BallotsWe commend Gov. Ned Lamont and the General Assembly for enacting voting reforms for the 2020 national and state elections that will make it much easier for people concerned about the COVID-19 virus to vote by casting "no excuse" absentee ballots.
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September 24, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Should Repeal Nursing Home Legal Immunity for COVID-19 DeathsConnecticut should no longer shield nursing homes from responsibility for the errors they could and should have prevented.
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