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November 26, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

An American Family

This family has always contributed to the life of their community and their children contribute daily to the quality of health care in this country.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

2 minute read

November 24, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Deceased Teacher's Benefits Rightly Revised

The pension board and the Appellate Division seemingly failed to consider in a reasonable fashion prior Supreme Court decisions that would have permitted this application to be revised retroactively.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

November 24, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Certiorari Denial in Sandy Hook Case Doesn't Settle Gun Maker Liability Issue

The denial should not be hailed as permitting liability of gun manufacturers or sellers for the deaths of victims of gun violence, but does signal that some types of activities related to the marketing and sales of firearms may become subject to liability.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

4 minute read

November 17, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Lawyer's Duty During Retainer Process Needs Prompt Supreme Court Evaluation

It is not standard practice to explain the terms of an engagement letter absent specific questions or to recommend independent legal advice. But that might be about to change. We urge the Supreme Court to provide much needed guidance to the bar.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read

November 15, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Freedom of Information Must Continue To Be Safeguarded

A Freedom of Information Commission Public Information Officer explains transparency laws to private citizens and public officials alike.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

November 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

State Agency Rightly Taken to Task on Denial of Full-Time Care for Quadriplegic

The Appellate Division decision, which should be published, righted a cruel adjudication and hopefully ameliorated the approach to similar future cases. We hope the court's words are taken to heart by the Division of Medical Assistance and Health Services.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

5 minute read

November 10, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Courts Must Fine-Tune Eminent Domain's Application to Shopping Malls and Office Parks

We support the expansion of the statute because shopping malls and office parks are vulnerable to decay amounting to blight, but courts will have to define case by case what vacancies are "significant".

By Law Journal Editorial Board

3 minute read

November 07, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Zoning Reform is Connecticut's Best Response to Climate Change

Connecticut municipalities have made it harder to build, and often place outrageous land requirements on, multifamily housing.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

3 minute read

November 03, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal

Ruling on Legislative Intervention Will Weigh Heavily on NJ Case Over Donation Disclosure Law

In 'Americans for Prosperity v. Grewal,' it is not hard to speculate on the reasons why the Legislature would seek to complicate the representation of the state already required to be provided by the attorney general.

By Law Journal Editorial Board

7 minute read

November 01, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Special Session Needed for State Election Reforms

The state should adopt full automatic voter registration, as 16 other states and the District of Columbia have done, and allow improved access to Election Day Registration.

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board

4 minute read