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Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

June 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Post-Pattis: Rule 8.4 (4) Needs More Focus, Not Broadening

The rule needs to be narrowed, not expanded. It is becoming dangerously broad and close to constitutionally offensive as void for vagueness.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

June 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Valuable Time Saver: Proposing Panel Voir Dire in Connecticut

At the last meeting of the American Board of Trial Advocates last month, Judge James Sicilian championed panel voir dire. Despite efforts, panel voir dire is a rarity.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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June 11, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

ABA Opinion on Listservs Should Lead to Amendment to Rule 1.6(a)

Connecticut's judges should make it clear that the duties under Rule 1.6(a) apply only to confidential information, as is the case in New York.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

June 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Workplace Harassment: Connecticut's High Court Should Follow Justice Ginsburg's Lead

Connecticut's justices have an opportunity to make a decision that stands for workers' rights.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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June 04, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State Lawmakers Have Failed to Address Connecticut's Affordable Housing Crisis

The Connecticut General Assembly lacks the leadership and will to pass needed legislation.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Not All Criticisms of Judges are Improper or Unwarranted

A place should be reserved for legitimate criticisms of judges and decisions.

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May 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Not Everyone Who Sees Something Is Required to Say Something

Connecticut should not implement a policy of placing a "Tarasoff"-like obligation of a duty to warn on private citizens who bear no special relationship to a potential offender.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 02, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Crossing the Line: Peaceful Protests Should Have Their Time, Place and Manner

Universities have a legitimate interest in stopping protests to the extent that they interfere with the educational mission of the institution.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

7 minute read

May 01, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Save Connecticut's Environmental Protection Act

Allowing local governments to exempt certain areas from wetlands review is wrong.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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April 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Low Voter Turnout Is a Symptom of Bigger Problems in Connecticut

Widespread distrust in government and a general loss of engagement in civic, social and religious organizations lead good people to put their energy into other things.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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