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January 25, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A common concern for many lawyers wanting to develop a strong public image for their firm is how to launch such an effective public relations effort.

By JOHN T. DUFFYLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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August 09, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Since the 1960s, consumer advocates have used the tool of the class action to shepherd and win redress for those who have relatively small claims, but don`t have the practical means to pursue their own individual lawsuits. The honorable intention is to notify and help vulnerable or unsophisticated plaintiffs who may not even realize they have been swindled. Class actions have won very nice refunds for HMO customers, credit card and utility customers, and, of course, aided victims negligently exposed to toxi

By SANTA MENDOZA Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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July 12, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Sometimes a smaller public relations campaign can be much more effective than a media extravaganza-especially one that piggybacks on a disappointing media blitz.

By JOHN T. DUFFYLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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April 18, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

About 27, or 2 percent, of the 1,200 collegiate athletic directors in the U.S. are black.

By ANDY THIBAULTLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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April 05, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

White people are supposed to tip-toe around the perimeter of any discussion of race in America. What do we know, we privileged beneficiaries of the plantation master`s whip? We haven`t suffered the indignities of racism. We take front seats on the bus for granted.

By Norm PattisLaw Tribune Contributing WriterLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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May 23, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Two types of alternate dispute resolution-arbitration or mediation-are ways to try to resolve a matter without litigation. The most frequently discussed is arbitration; in fact mandatory arbitration seems to be a current fad in the workplace.

By Neil Groberg Tech Tribune Contributing Writer

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February 15, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Suppression hearings in criminal cases almost always feel like fools` errands. Oh, there are discovery nuggets to be gathered, and from time to time a law enforcement officer will lock himself into some outrageous version of events that makes for good ammunition at trial. But how often do judges really suppress evidence?

By Norm Pattis Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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January 31, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Death row came calling again the other day. Not long ago, I accepted an appointment to handle a new trial petition for a man the state seeks to kill. Now the trial is set to begin. I have been given the gift of life.

By Norm Pattis Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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September 06, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

If there is one thing that my trial practice instructor in law school drilled into my oversized (but largely vacuous) head, it was this: Don`t forget to move for a directed verdict at the close of the plaintiff`s case, renew that motion at the close of all of the evidence, and move for judgment n.o.v. if the jury returns an adverse verdict. In federal court, under Rule 50 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, these motions are now referred to as motions for judgment as a matter of law.

By DANIEL KLAU Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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January 31, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Effective media relations, as well as most forms of sales and marketing, is very much a reflection of one`s ability to engage in healthy human dynamics. It is much more an art than a science.

By JOHN T. DUFFY Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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