December 13, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
University Leaders Miss the Easy Answer in Political TestIn truth, the Congressional inquiry was not about the law. It was about politics, and these presidents, all of whom have had brilliant and accomplished careers, were too smart for the room. It was painful to watch.
By Joette Katz
6 minute read
October 11, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Junk Science and the Evolution of Criminal ConvictionsWhen the law catches up with changes in science, it's good for justice.
By Joette Katz
9 minute read
September 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Holiday Reminder: Children Trapped in Hot Cars Still an Annual ProblemTake a moment to consider how distraction can lead to the very worst of mistakes.
By Joette Katz
6 minute read
August 14, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
From Sex Traffickers to Serial Killers, Some Progress Has Been Made in ConnecticutCompassion for victims represents a step forward for society.
By Joette Katz
10 minute read
July 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Disarming Perpetrators of Domestic Violence is the Right MoveConnecticut now has the fifth strongest gun safety laws and experiences the sixth lowest rate of gun violence in the United States. Good for us.
By Joette Katz
7 minute read
June 29, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Supreme Court to Sex‑Assault Complainants: Watch What You Say, But Only if MaliciousThere is merit to the court's middle ground in this sensitive area, in which assault complaints are frequently, though not always, a credibility test.
By Joette Katz and Eric Del Pozo
8 minute read
June 22, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
SCOTUS Ruling Preserves Best Interests of Native American Children and FamiliesThe high court dismissed the contention that ICWA goes beyond the power that the Constitution gives Congress in Article I, which authorizes Congress to "regulate commerce" with Indian tribes.
By Joette Katz
9 minute read
June 14, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Supreme Court Decision Brings Back MemoriesLangston described well the Huey Court's discussion of the breadth of information that a judge may consider during sentencing as a matter of due process.
By Joette Katz
5 minute read
June 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Revisiting the Fight Against Online Sex TraffickingA key victory for proponents of Section 230 may make it more difficult for victims of online sex trafficking to seek justice.
By Joette Katz
5 minute read
May 18, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune
It's Time to Consider Gender in Addressing Implicit Bias in Jury SelectionThe problem of discrimination in jury selection extends beyond race to ethnicity, gender and religious affiliation, which also are entitled to protection under the Batson framework.
By Joette Katz
4 minute read
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