Editorial Board

March 16, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Courts may not be able to foresee how science will change, but they can—and should—limit forensic experts from overstating the probative value of their opinions.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

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March 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

We agree with the dissent that by this ruling, the court has placed in the prosecution's hands “a guidebook ... on how to scrimp on its discovery obligations.”

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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March 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ultimately the students of today will become the voters of tomorrow, Candidates for office will realize that.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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March 12, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

A provision in the new tax law intended to limit deductibility by companies of confidential payments for sexual misconduct settlements may inadvertently harm the victims it was intended to help.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

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March 09, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

What was the dam that's been holding back this flood of long-hidden sexual misconduct? Often, it's lawyer-drafted confidentiality agreements.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

March 06, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The nomination of Justice Andrew McDonald to become our state Supreme Court's next chief justice has caused quite the legislative stir.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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March 06, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

An independent judiciary is paramount to a free society. We call on our legislators, once again, to approve the nomination of Justice Andrew McDonald because he is qualified to do the job as chief justice. That's really the only relevant question.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

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March 05, 2018 | New Jersey Law Journal

The court's decision in A.W. v Mount Holly Bd. Of Ed. is an important reaffirmation that the bargaining power between lawyer and client is often uneven, and as a consequence the fee charged is always subject to a review for reasonableness regardless of the terms of the negotiated fee agreement.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read

March 02, 2018 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Within the swirl of political activity of 2017 lay yet another attack on the Legal Services Corp., the federal agency that serves as the single largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans.

By Connecticut Editorial Board

6 minute read

February 28, 2018 | The American Lawyer

We call for the industry to avoid silence when witnessing harassment and hold perpetrators—no matter how big a book of business—accountable.

By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board of The American Lawyer

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