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Editorial Board

Editorial Board

December 04, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Money Laundering Services Are Not Legal Services

The American Bar Association's positions are ill-founded and are contrary to the public interest.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

December 01, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Separation of Powers' Implies Cooperation

Abandonment of the political wisdom underlying the separation of powers should give us pause.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

13 minute read

December 01, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Applauding the Courage to Impose a Fair Sentence

Too often politicians and political leaders weigh in on criminal cases in defiance of our constitutional principles and individual rights. Such was the…

By CLT Editorial Board

4 minute read

November 22, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Heed First Amendment in Regulating Judges' Use of Social Media

Should a judge participate in any way in social media, sharing information on the internet?

By Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

November 22, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Eliminate the Professional Death Sentence

Can punishment for egregious offenses be handled effectively and more compassionately in some other manner than permanent disbarment? We think the answer to that question is yes.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

11 minute read

November 21, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Viewpoint: Fed Approval Not Needed for State's 3rd Tribal Casino

MGM is using lots of resources to ensure that any profits from casino gambling in our corner of the country go into its pockets rather than to Connecticut tribes and taxpayers. The power of their opposition shouldn't mean that we accept specious legal arguments.

By TRIBUNE EDITORIAL BOARD

7 minute read

November 21, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Politicians Foolishly Suggest Abandoning Rule of Law

If we mean what we say about our love for our country and its freedoms, then we must do our best to insist on these American rights, especially for those who hurt us.

By CLT Editorial Board

7 minute read

November 17, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

U.S. Citizen in Iraq, Detained and Silenced By Government, Has Habeas Corpus Rights

The Justice Department's argument entirely defeats the historic purpose of habeas corpus, which is to prevent imprisonment by the government without judicial review.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

10 minute read

November 17, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey Constitution, a Young 70, Needs Preserving

Our state constitutional development since 1947 is a matter about which we are justifiably proud. We should work toward preserving it.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

November 16, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Viewpoint: Connecticut Law Firms Should Consider the Mansfield Rule

While it may be near impossible to completely eradicate racism and sexism, if we don't call attention to, and acknowledge, our internalized and institutionalized prejudices, nothing will ever change.

By Tribune Editorial Board

12 minute read