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Editorial Board

May 23, 2024 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Power of Pro Bono: Why Junior Lawyers Should Embrace This Work Early and Often

More junior lawyers should embrace the nearly endless opportunities to engage in pro bono work, as they would benefit not only from providing legal counsel to those who desperately need it, but also by gaining valuable legal experience (often in a new area of the law) and expanding their professional networks.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

6 minute read

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 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'Canary in the Mine': Emojis, Emoticons Muddle Contract Considerations

At the root of the issue is the serious legal concern over whether there is a meeting of the minds such as to find and discern the parties' intent.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 17, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Looming Title IX Changes Are an Unfortunate Step Backward

The regulatory regime being introduced this August is not the kind of justice system that students deserve.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 14, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

'A Naked Political Power Grab': Proposal To Change Appellate Division Appointment Process Is Pointless and Potentially Damaging

Consider the impact of appellate case processing if there are vacancies on the Appellate Division, due to delays, Senatorial Courtesy or infighting in the appointment process, and there cannot be temporary assignments, as there can be at present.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Municipal Attorneys Should be Cautious About Suits Following Acrimonious Regime Change

The newcomers may desire passionately to repudiate all that their predecessors have done, but the Superior Court is not a revolutionary tribunal.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

May 10, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

As Longest-Serving Chief Justice, Rabner Has Been a Great Steward of NJ Judiciary

Assuming that he serves until June 30, 2030 - despite his eligibility for retirement - he will serve one day more than 23 years.

By The New Jersey Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 03, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Recent Appellate Division Decision Stresses Primacy of The Declarations Page in Insurance Policies

The content of the declarations page has significant importance in defining an insured's reasonable expectations of coverage because a conscientious policy holder will more likely examine the declarations page to assure coverage.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 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

4 minute read