Editorial Board

December 07, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The announcement of economical trial transcripts is a true milestone in the advancement of openness and accountability in Connecticut's courts.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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November 30, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

All presidents select and nominate judges who they think will best advance and uphold their agenda. In that respect, there are “Obama judges” just as there are “Trump judges,” and that reality must be recognized. On the other hand, we believe the chief justice, as the leader of the federal Judiciary, was warranted in saying what he did.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 30, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The careful scientific analysis undertaken by the special master and adopted by the court is especially important in this state, and reminds us of the importance of science and scientific analysis in today's world where scientific evidence is too often ignored.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 30, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

We think the tenant's position was an untenable “stretch” and the Appellate Division got it absolutely right. The tenant was correctly evicted.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 29, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

1. We can't/won't address the issue of gun control.The murder of 26 children and teachers isn't enough to compel us to action. The murder of concert-goers…

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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November 27, 2018 | The American Lawyer

Is a narrow focus the right move for your career?

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

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November 23, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Constitution, it seems to us, provides the answer. The continued service of Whitaker will create issues with regard to the legitimacy and validity of any actions he takes. The position should be filled by the deputy attorney general or other available Senate-confirmed officer.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 23, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

At a minimum, the lesson to be learned is to raise the issue early in litigation.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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November 21, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We have, once again, seen some of our senior politicians engage in a sham process in order to achieve a political goal. They have shown themselves to be less than honorable men.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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November 19, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The Appellate Division has introduced a new element for an arbitration contract that will require parties to rewrite their pre-dispute arbitration clauses—for no reason. Our Supreme Court should review the matter and reverse before further mischief upsets the federal and state statutory scheme in place for decades.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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