Thomas Moukawsher

April 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The lie worth presenting to a judge doesn't happen in every case, but when it does, the judge has a number of ways of making the gift pay back the perjurer in spades.

By Thomas Moukawsher

6 minute read

March 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

If you want a case to be resolved decisively, ask for a scheduling conference. Work with the courthouse caseflow coordinator to get it soon.

By Thomas Moukawsher

4 minute read

March 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In 2013, then chief justice Chase Rogers planted the seeds of the Indi-Cal system, based on one-case, one-judge assignments. The system grew and, in some places, took root, but in the end, it did not obtain the sustenance it needed.

By Thomas Moukawsher

4 minute read

March 04, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Twenty years ago, the rise in edgy billboards and new types of electronic advertising led the Connecticut Judicial Branch to create a Committee on Lawyer Advertising. The Committee's 41-page report is still on the branch site.

By Thomas Moukawsher

5 minute read

February 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The language of 10-35 invites requests for fairly hilarious reasons, including whenever you think there is something "unnecessary, repetitious, scandalous, impertinent, immaterial, or otherwise improper allegations in an adverse party's pleading."

By Thomas Moukawsher

5 minute read

February 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Reforms to billable hours and law clerk busywork would make our court culture more efficient and effective.

By Thomas Moukawsher

5 minute read