Editorial Board

Editorial Board

January 24, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

ABC's $16M Settlement With Trump Sets Bad Precedent in Uncertain Times

Unless news organizations—most of which are in dire financial straits—stand firm using established law that will protect them, we fear that it will simply encourage more groundless legal actions and demands against publications large and small.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

8 minute read

January 24, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Regulating Charities: A Small Suggestion

With the exception of assiduous record keepers who know to the penny every gift to every charity in the preceding year, it is easy to contribute more to a charity than would have been intended.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 24, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

35 Years After CT's Affordable Housing Act, Progress Remains a Struggle

Amid continued NIMBY-ism, more people have fewer housing choices in the state.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 23, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Gold Standard: Remembering Judge Jeffrey Alker Meyer

More than anything, Judge Meyer was dedicated to Connecticut.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 21, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It's Time for Our Appellate Courts to Embrace the Digital Age

Abolishing the hardcopy requirement would result in more comprehensive appellate briefs that would better aid the judges in deciding cases.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

January 20, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Reviewing Judge Merchan's Unconditional Discharge

We applaud Judge Merchan’s decorum, patience, legal acumen and dedication.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 20, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

Bar Report - Jan. 20

Don’t miss the New Jersey State Bar Association’s Diversity Summit on Jan. 28, a must-attend educational event that will undertake a comprehensive examination of the future the legal profession and the law through the lens of equity, inclusion and accessibility.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read

January 17, 2025 | New Jersey Law Journal

The 'Substantial Certainty' of Employer Liability Policies

We believe that the Supreme Court in its unanimous opinion in Rodriguez v. Shelbourne Spring is correct and maintains the delicate balance between scheduled award provisions of the act and the exclusionary limitations in insurance policies.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

January 16, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Elected but Convicted: Attempts to Delay President-Elect's Sentencing Were Unfounded and Exhausted

Defendant’s request was for the Supreme Court to wade into and disrupt the ordinary process of an ongoing state criminal proceeding.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 15, 2025 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Congress Should Reconsider the Laken Riley Act

Political courage will be required to challenge constitutional overreach.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read


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