Editorial Board

November 19, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

On the exact difference between claiming “expertise” and claiming to be an “expert,” the committee is silent. A clarification would be helpful.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

1 minute read

November 14, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Because of what might be described as a definitional “artifact” in our case law, there is a serious inequity that has deprived many offenders of the opportunity to seek review or reconsideration of their sentences in any forum.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

6 minute read

November 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

However the justices decide the present case before them, the moral to trial attorneys is simply this: Be alert to potential error in an adversary's trial presentation and make the appropriate objection, with underlying legal argument, at the time of its occurrence.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

November 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

This is an extremely important statute, revamping, modifying and to some extent nullifying judicial precedent. As far as we can determine, it has received little publicity and no testimony pro or con, during committee hearings. Before passage, our legislators should stop, look and listen.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

November 09, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Companies that create algorithms that implement public policy should not expect blanket protection from freedom of information review simply because of underlying intellectual property rights.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

5 minute read

November 04, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Passing bills in the dark is not illegal and happens on other bills, but we should expect greater transparency from our government.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

3 minute read

November 02, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

These “take it or leave it” mandatory arbitration agreements fit the classic hornbook definition of an unlawful contract of adhesion. Given the present climate, we regret not much can be done except voluntary surrender of mandatory pre-dispute arbitration by companies such as Uber and Microsoft. At best, we caution our readers to know what they are signing, and if they have any bargaining power, resist such clauses.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read

November 02, 2018 | The American Lawyer

The world of legal tech offers a host of alternatives to the tried-and-true realm of Big Law.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board

10 minute read

October 26, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The mere fact that our justices were so deeply divided on this interpretive issue is strong empirical evidence that this test is quite malleable and will enable the judiciary to assert a strong and often decisive role in administrative policy disputes between the Legislature and the executive.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

8 minute read

October 26, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What makes America the country it is is everyone has the right to decide what statement they wish to make, and the government cannot stop that.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

3 minute read