January 15, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Searching for UConn's Next LeaderWhile 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
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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
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January 14, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Notice by Email for Tax Documents Should Be MandatedMore 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
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January 11, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Boost Connecticut's Economy by Squashing Covenants Not to CompeteUnder Connecticut law today, noncompete agreements may simply trap employees and prevent entrepreneurship.
By Connecticut Editorial Board
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January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
A Terminated At-Will Employee Is Not an Oppressed ShareholderThe Appellate Division held that appellant could not have a “reasonable expectation of continuing employment.” We agree.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Prosecutors, Don't Wish For Death Penalty's ReturnWe think that a prosecutor should avoid expressing that opinion in relation to a pending case.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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January 07, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Justice Must Be Done During Government ShutdownWe 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
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January 03, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
The Capital Case That Generated the 'Chip Smith' InstructionFew are aware of the role that Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, played in that case.
By Connecticut Editorial Board
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January 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Attorneys Have Ethical Duty to Self-Report Errors to ClientsA 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
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January 02, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Automatic Driver's License Suspension for Unpaid Child Support is UnfairResponding 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
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