Editorial Board

July 14, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

We must innovate to bring about a quality result at a lower cost. Streamlining the processes we use to resolve disputes is one way. We can and must do much, much better.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

July 14, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

While the website materials are helpful and welcome, we suggest that it may be time for an update. The Supreme Court should refer the matter to the appropriate committees and staff for the necessary changes.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 14, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Our judges are underpaid in terms of their peers across the country. The General Assembly voted these raises four years ago. It is right that the promise should be kept, and the judicial unions should support it.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

3 minute read

July 13, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

While our corrections system has a large number of credible outside agency prison programs assisting inmates to a smoother transition into the community, it is an inmate-created program that is raising eyebrows across the state.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

3 minute read

July 10, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

New Jersey presented a great lesson for the nation recently on censorship and First Amendment values.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 08, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Have you heard of Charlotte School of Law, or of Whittier Law School? Well, you may not hear of them for much longer. Both were scheduled to close this year, though in both cases there were campaigns by faculty and alumni to keep them open.

By Editorial Board

9 minute read

July 07, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Asking the Connecticut Legislature to rule on these matters might impede its rapid progress on approving a budget.

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6 minute read

June 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

Although Christie's conditional veto will not change matters for older teenagers, we urge the Legislature to accept his proposed changes so that young teenagers will be protected. It is at least a first step in the right direction.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

2 minute read

June 30, 2017 | New Jersey Law Journal

U.S. and New Jersey Supreme Court decisions strongly and admirably make crystal clear the importance of the internet in the today's marketplace of ideas, as well as the importance of protecting the right to exchange ideas in that medium—even by convicted sex offenders.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

10 minute read

June 30, 2017 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the context of ordinary, day-to-day life, when a child does something that is hurtful or wrong adults demand an apology from that child. Presumably, the purpose is to teach the child a valuable "lesson." Perhaps the lesson is simply about our values. After all, why do we insist in such circumstances that a child must apologize? And why are we careful to ensure that it is genuine or heartfelt when the child eventually does offer an apology? Answers to these questions implicate our core values.

By EDITORIAL BOARD

11 minute read