Michael Marciano is a regional managing editor for ALM. He can be reached at [email protected] or call 646-957-3022. On Twitter: @BreakingCTLaw
June 26, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
No Bright Line in SCOTUS Peace Cross DecisionYou will find no bright-line test for when a monument with a religious symbol runs afoul of the establishment clause, but still, the court offers some guidance that may help in deciding such cases.
By Dwight Merriam
5 minute read
June 24, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
More than a 'Knick'—SCOTUS Overrules 'Williamson County' in Stunning Victory for Property OwnersThe U.S. Supreme Court's important decision in "Knick v. Township of Scott" will increase the number and range of takings cases brought by property owners. The 5-4 decision pulls no punches.
By Dwight Merriam
7 minute read
June 21, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Movers: Teaming Up for a Better FutureThe Connecticut Bar Foundation's James W. Cooper Fellows has announced the winners in the 19th annual Quintin Johnstone Statewide High School Essay Contest.
By Michael Marciano
4 minute read
June 20, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Saying Goodbye to Another Connecticut Great: Tony Fitzgerald, a Lawyer's LawyerThose who knew him best miss him the most, but our profession misses him greatly.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
2 minute read
June 14, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Bar Admissions Process Bends Toward Justice—With a Little HelpConnecticut Bar admissions questions no longer target a diagnosis—an immutable but often irrelevant characteristic—but instead focus on known behaviors that affect the candidate's ability to practice law.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
June 14, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Movers: New Designations Reward LeadershipNatalie Wagner has been named interim director of the Connecticut Bar Foundation.
By Michael Marciano
3 minute read
June 11, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Impact Fund Grant Goes to Hartford Attorneys for Hep-C BattleA pair of Hartford solo practitioners working to combat a potential hepatitis C epidemic in Connecticut state prisons has been approved for a $35,000 grant from the Berkeley, California-based Impact Fund.
By Michael Marciano
6 minute read
June 11, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Awaiting 'Knick'…Will SCOTUS Fix the Ripeness Mess?The decision in an important takings case, Knick v. Township of Scott, Pennsylvania, reargued Jan. 16, is soon to be released. Be watching for it,…
By Dwight Merriam
4 minute read
June 10, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Paid Family Leave: A Headache for Conn. Small BusinessesAs paid family leave sweeps across the nation, we anticipate more and more employees will use it and will stay out longer because they are getting paid.
By Robert G. Brody and Lindsay M. Rinehart
4 minute read
June 07, 2019 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Is There A Way To Protect All Females Under Title IX?What is the solution when Title IX protections afforded to one protected group disadvantage the other protected group?Title IX prohibits gender discrimination…
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
4 minute read
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