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January 15, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Searching for UConn's Next Leader

While a new president will impose his or her own agenda on the way the college interfaces with its constituencies, she must be able to navigate among a diverse group of constituents.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Can Suicide Be Breach of Contract?

The lesson for lawyers is not that they must foresee the unforeseeable and advise their clients to negotiate over every remote contingency. But well-drafted provisions that acknowledge that there are always future risks that cannot be fully discussed and negotiated, will go a long way to settling their expectations and allocating those risks in a mutually acceptable way, and thus avoid having one party be at the losing end of a question of first impression.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

January 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Notice by Email for Tax Documents Should Be Mandated

More than two years ago, we asked the New Jersey Division of Taxation to join the modern business world: to fax or email tax escrow documents. But the Division of Taxation continues to use the mails.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 11, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Boost Connecticut's Economy by Squashing Covenants Not to Compete

Under Connecticut law today, noncompete agreements may simply trap employees and prevent entrepreneurship.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

4 minute read

January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Terminated At-Will Employee Is Not an Oppressed Shareholder

The Appellate Division held that appellant could not have a “reasonable expectation of continuing employment.” We agree.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Prosecutors, Don't Wish For Death Penalty's Return

We think that a prosecutor should avoid expressing that opinion in relation to a pending case.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Justice Must Be Done During Government Shutdown

We expect that our Judiciary will provide an exemplar for responsibly serving the public's needs, even if, at the moment, a casual observer might have difficulty discerning such an exemplar from the other two branches of government.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

January 03, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The Capital Case That Generated the 'Chip Smith' Instruction

Few are aware of the role that Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, played in that case.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Attorneys Have Ethical Duty to Self-Report Errors to Clients

A recent American Bar Association publication reminded its readers that the ABA Standing Committee on Ethics and Professional Responsibility's Formal…

By Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

January 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Automatic Driver's License Suspension for Unpaid Child Support is Unfair

Responding to Congressional pressure and the problem of substantial delinquencies in court-ordered child support payments—much of it owed to the…

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read