August 18, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Warnings of ICE Raids Keep to American Tradition“Know Your Rights” posters now being circulated in immigrant communities are in a fine old American tradition.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
2 minute read
August 15, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Don't Give Up on Vermont Law SchoolWe lose a lot if VLS does not return to its former strength, or worse, closes. Support the school and you support Yale, Quinnipiac and the next generation of lawyers, especially environmental lawyers who may be the ones to save the planet.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
3 minute read
August 09, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Say 'No' to Judge ShoppingThe facts in this case were not close; the trial judge’s refusal to recuse was in our view extraordinary and merited reversal. The Appellate Division reached the right decision.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
4 minute read
August 09, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Confession Properly Voided Following Detectives' 'Good Guy Approach'The rules are out there for all detectives (and prosecutors) to read, but their understandable desperation to get an alleged rapist off the street is no excuse for trying new ways to avoid them.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
5 minute read
August 09, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Have You Been in a Police Lineup? Don’t Answer Until You Read ThisBeyond the obvious privacy and civil rights implications, facial recognition technology is only about 86% accurate.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
August 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Unsurprising Ruling on Trump Twitter Feed Offers Lesson to Local GovernmentsTwitter feeds and Facebook pages throughout the country run by state and local governments with an eye toward extolling the party line while shutting down criticism should beware. This is the strongest statement yet in favor of speech and debate about public issues.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
4 minute read
August 04, 2019 | New Jersey Law Journal
Heed High Court's Guidance on Abuse of Grand Jury ProceedingsThe Supreme Court in the Yaron Helmer case made comments about ethical principles which must be read by attorneys who represent clients who are victims of alleged criminal wrongdoing as well as clients who are the subject of criminal complaints and under investigation by the prosecutor and grand jury.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
4 minute read
August 01, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Hmmm … Is Ax-Throwing in Bars Really a Good Idea?The current operators in Connecticut appear to being doing a good job in protecting their patrons, but darts are one thing—axes are quite another.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
July 31, 2019 | The Legal Intelligencer
Jumping on the Partnership Track: Is It the Best Move for You?The legal profession is filled with highly motivated and ambitious professionals. It is therefore unsurprising that the dream of becoming a shareholder or partner preoccupies the minds of many young lawyers.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
7 minute read
July 30, 2019 | The American Lawyer
Associates Just Want the Truth About Billable Hour RequirementsLaw firms need to be honest about what they expect, our Young Lawyer Editorial Board writes.
By The Young Lawyer Editorial Board
7 minute read
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