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May 28, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Among the many things for which I am grateful is the fact that I am not required to live in Nebraska. The unremitting flatness of terrain and affect can crush a man`s spirit. And then there is the University of Nebraska, a ghastly behemoth apparently led by those not prepared to honor the agreements they make.

By Norm Pattis Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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May 10, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Brion Bickerton, the lawyer and attorney placement authority, has often mentioned how different his days once were as an associate with a large New England law firm from his current and longstanding position as head of a national attorney search firm.

By JOHN T. DUFFY Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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January 31, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Greenwich residents are laughing at the state Supreme Court.

By ANDY THIBAULT Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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February 12, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What is worse than never experiencing that once-in-a-lifetime, career-making case?

By JOHN T. DUFFY Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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July 26, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

I was in criminal court the other day when a man about to be sentenced made me cry. His words were so heartfelt and true; I ordered the transcript. Here speaks a lumbering giant of a man whom we have failed. He was not a client of mine. Read on:

By Norm Pattis Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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March 26, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Some of the effects of 9/11 have been backlash incidents involving discrimination, harassment and violence in the employment setting that have been directed against individuals who are, or are perceived to be Arab, Muslim, Middle Eastern, South Asian or Sikh. This conduct was anticipated almost immediately after the September terrorist attacks, as reflected in President Bush`s statement to America a few days later that We must be mindful that as we seek to win the war [against terrorism] we treat Arab-Amer

By PETER A. JANUSTech Tribune Contributing WriterTech Tribune Contributing Writer

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April 18, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Let me see if I get this right. When Allstate negotiates it has no legal duty to do so in good faith? Well, that at least clears things up some. I knew the insurer was stubborn; I didn`t know it had joined the ranks of corporate terrorists.

By Norm PattisLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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February 15, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Several years ago, a statewide continuing legal education provider conducted a two-part program on using the Internet for both legal research and law firm marketing. Invitations were forwarded and accepted by several participants who met with the program chairs to iron out the final details.

By JOHN T. DUFFYLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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March 22, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Question: Would the practice of law be more satisfying and rewarding without clients? - Anyone answering no hasn`t practiced long, or has found a niche so desirable that many of us would pay to work there. Truth be told, a constant refrain among litigators is that the issues are great. The clients? Well, anger comes in many corrosive forms.

By Norm PattisLaw Tribune Contributing WriterLaw Tribune Contributing Writer

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February 12, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

I generally do not favor television cameras in the courtroom. Trials are serious business, and all of the attention at trial needs to focus on the only audience that matters-the jury. But the prosecution of Zacarias Moussaoui is different. The world is watching this time. Can this man accused of conspiring to kill and maim thousands of Americans in the World Trade Center attack receive a fair trial? The world should have the chance to see for itself.

By Norm Pattis Law Tribune Contributing Writer

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