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 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Community Service Society Names Gravante Board ChairmanThe new chairman's priorities include ensuring CSS continues to combat economic, social and particularly racial injustice.
By Michael Marciano
2 minute read
June 19, 2020 | New York Law Journal
DHS v. Regents of Univ. of California: Flesh and Blood Human Beings vs. Bloodless ProceduresDHS has the authority to rescind the program put in place by the prior administration, but it must confront the human consequences of its action.
By Maryellen Fullerton
5 minute read
June 19, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Connecticut Movers: New Opportunities to Network and GrowWiggin & Dana steps up for minority-owned businesses; the CT Bar's new slate takes over.
By Michael Marciano
3 minute read
June 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal
To Ensure Justice for George Floyd, Derek Chauvin Must Get a Fair TrialDespite the major step back with Keith Ellison's abuse of prosecutorial discretion, we've come a long way since Daniel Pantaleo choked Eric Garner to death.
By Vinoo Varghese
7 minute read
June 17, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Championing Justice in the CourtsWe recognize that the perception of injustice and feelings of exclusion among communities of color and members of the LGBTQ community are multi-faceted and must be addressed to ensure trust in the justice system. We are at a point where honest discourse on these issues is sorely needed.
By Justices Shirley Troutman and Troy Webber, Co-Chairs, Franklin H. Williams Judicial Commission and Justices Anthony Cannataro and Joanne Winslow, Co-Chairs, Richard C. Failla LGBTQ Commission
6 minute read
June 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
An Opportune Time for Change in Our Criminal CourtsRather than just reacting to this crisis with temporary fixes, we should be looking to make lasting improvements.
By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board
3 minute read
June 17, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
A Simple (and Free) Reform: Waive Nonessential Court Appearances for Represented DefendantsIt's time to grant all criminal defendants the right to waive all nonessential appearances before the court when represented by counsel.
By Daniel Lage
8 minute read
June 16, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Binding Electoral Votes: A Bad Idea for New YorkWilliam Josephson, in a recent essay, is right to criticize the current New York state senate bill that would bind presidential electors to cast their votes for the winner of the popular vote, or strip them of their office.
By Jerry H. Goldfeder
2 minute read
June 11, 2020 | Connecticut Law Tribune
From a Distance, the Future of Law Is Growing ClearerDistance learning is now the new normal for law students, and It will remain so for many years to come.
By Mark Dubois
5 minute read
June 11, 2020 | New York Law Journal
Racism Is a Pandemic Inside a PandemicThere is no peace without justice. And since before its founding, America has been driven by injustice.
By Kevin J. Curnin
6 minute read
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