December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Misconduct in Plain Sight: Conditioning Plea Agreements on Release of Wrongful Arrest ClaimsWe suggest a two-pronged solution.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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December 05, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
NJ Should Reconsider Precedent For Permanent Disbarment Over Misappropriated Client FundsWe do not foresee an avalanche of readmissions—but surely a disbarred lawyer who has proven himself worthy should have a shot.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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December 02, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Inland Wetlands Law Needs an Easy Fix to Protect the Public's InterestA problem of careless drafting can and must be fixed to carry out the objectives of Connecticut's Environmental Protection Act.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
December 01, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Judges' Response to Cancel Culture is HypocriticalJudges are encouraging other judges to follow their boycott, ironically engaging in a form of cancel culture of their own.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
2 minute read
November 28, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Calling Out a Scam: Glitch in State's Paid Leave Program is Enriching InsurersInsurance companies are taking the position that the Connecticut Paid Leave monies are dollar-for-dollar credits against their insurance obligations. This amounts to a taxpayer-funded subsidy for them.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
3 minute read
November 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
More Action on Judicial Appointments RequiredDo the right thing without further delay and give us more than a trickle of new judges.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
2 minute read
November 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Still in Favor of a Return to the OfficeIn our view, both learning to practice and then engaging in the practice of law benefit from human contact.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
4 minute read
November 27, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
An Examination of Rankings Is WelcomeAn open discussion of the process and the characteristics it values is a healthy and welcome development that will inure to the benefit of students and law schools alike.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 20, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Affirmative Action Cases Present CrossroadsWhat is at issue are two fundamentally conflicting views of what the 14th Amendment permits or even requires with respect to race.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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November 20, 2022 | New Jersey Law Journal
Pro Bono Service Should be MandatoryThe court should mandate 50 hours of pro bono legal work a year. That is hardly too much to ask of the bar.
By Law Journal Editorial Board
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