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June 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Post-Pattis: Rule 8.4 (4) Needs More Focus, Not Broadening

The rule needs to be narrowed, not expanded. It is becoming dangerously broad and close to constitutionally offensive as void for vagueness.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

June 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A Valuable Time Saver: Proposing Panel Voir Dire in Connecticut

At the last meeting of the American Board of Trial Advocates last month, Judge James Sicilian championed panel voir dire. Despite efforts, panel voir dire is a rarity.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

June 11, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

ABA Opinion on Listservs Should Lead to Amendment to Rule 1.6(a)

Connecticut's judges should make it clear that the duties under Rule 1.6(a) apply only to confidential information, as is the case in New York.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read

June 07, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ Supreme Court Should Provide Final Word On Publisher's Challenge to Daniel's Law Application

The court essentially acted as the story's ultimate editor, concluding that the fact that the public official lived in another municipality was the essential point of the news story.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

June 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Workplace Harassment: Connecticut's High Court Should Follow Justice Ginsburg's Lead

Connecticut's justices have an opportunity to make a decision that stands for workers' rights.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

June 04, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

State Lawmakers Have Failed to Address Connecticut's Affordable Housing Crisis

The Connecticut General Assembly lacks the leadership and will to pass needed legislation.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

5 minute read

May 31, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

NJ High Court Grapples With Questions of Whether Low-Speed Electric Scooter Riders Are 'Pedestrians'

The case reminds us that even narrow issues can attract the court's attention if not previously interpreted by an appellate court.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

May 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Not All Criticisms of Judges are Improper or Unwarranted

A place should be reserved for legitimate criticisms of judges and decisions.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

2 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

Emerging Case Law Offers Support for Sexual Assault Victims Seeking Restraining Orders

The defendant had argued in the Gloucester County trial venue that a more stringent test with the six factors used in domestic violence cases should have been the standard.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

6 minute read

May 24, 2024 | New Jersey Law Journal

A Call to Gov. Murphy: Veto the 'Gut OPRA' Bill

We realize this bill is the handiwork of powerful forces that thrive in darkness, and we realize it would take great courage for the Governor to break with his party and send the "gut OPRA" amendments back for an overhaul.

By The Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read