Editorial Board

August 26, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The battle between political correctness and free speech continues apace. Recently, it has taken a dangerous turn. The political correctness police have now taken on the Gadsden "Don't Tread on Me" flag, decreeing it an unwelcome racist symbol.

By EDITORIAL BOARD

7 minute read

August 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Rebuffed time and again by the Missouri legislature and Gov. Jay Nixon, who refused to substantially increase the budget for indigent criminal defense, the chief public defender, Michael Barrett, had enough. He recently took an unusual and desperate step. He appointed Nixon, a licensed Missouri attorney, to represent an indigent client accused in an assault case. We applaud this bold action.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

4 minute read

August 16, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The 2004 law reflects the General Assembly's appreciation of the importance of the watchdog agencies and the need to protect their status as independent agencies.

By EDITORIAL BOARD

5 minute read

July 27, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Some issues, such as abortion, euthanasia and capital punishment, evoke hard line and devout positions. People are divided in their views on these topics and their beliefs are often firmly entrenched. It is with this mind that we applaud the Supreme Court's decision-making in its recent death-penalty decisions.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

11 minute read

July 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

At a time when American citizens and political leaders are increasingly comfortable with hate speech and the rise of previously subversive gender and racial biases, it is disappointing, though maybe not surprising, that the General Assembly decided to reorganize (eliminate) the six nonpartisan legislative commissions on racial and ethnic minorities and women and children.

By THE EDITORIAL BOARD

8 minute read

July 25, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

By EDITORIAL BOARD

9 minute read

July 22, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The acquisition of a financial interest in the outcome of a lawsuit creates at least the potential for corruption of the process.

By Editorial Board

6 minute read

July 21, 2016 | The Legal Intelligencer

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved House Bill 1947, on April 12, which addresses childhood sexual abuse in both the criminal and civil arenas. The legislation would eliminate legal deadlines for the criminal prosecution of child abusers. Victims of childhood sexual abuse would also be afforded additional time to institute civil claims. Currently, Pennsylvania law extinguishes a litigant's right to file a civil claim for childhood sexual abuse at age 30. The proposed legislation would extend the statute of limitations to age 50 for a victim who suffered sexual abuse as a minor. The original bill included a controversial look-back provision, which would retroactively nullify the statute of limitations for expired civil claims.

By The YL Editorial Board

10 minute read

July 21, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Our system for protecting our children has been chronically, seriously underfunded for years, and this cut is likely to have unfortunate repercussions for Connecticut's children and families.

By EDITORIAL BOARD

5 minute read

July 20, 2016 | Connecticut Law Tribune

We urge the Judicial Branch to invite key participants to join in the review of factors and to aid in the decision-making process on any future courthouse closings.

By Editorial Board

6 minute read