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Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Begins to Confront Racial Disparities in Mandatory Minimum Sentencing

The majority and dissenting opinions in State v. McCleese are truly two of the finest opinions that I have read in years. But as the concurring opinion points out, the dissent seems to be predicated on principles of fundamental fairness—rooted not in the Eighth Amendment but, rather in the due-process clauses of the federal and state constitutions
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

More Diversity in Jury-Instruction Development Could Improve Connecticut Trial Outcomes

We believe that it would be sensible to broaden the composition of Connecticut's judicial instruction committees and make them more inclusive. We encourage the judicial branch to do so.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

How Can We Fix Broken Federal Courts for Civil Litigants? Let's Start With Eliminating Unnecessary Delays

Before the pandemic began, the average time from filing to trial was two years. Now it now takes cases four years or longer to get to trial.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

In Recognition of Evolving Gender Identities, Let's Be OK With the Singular 'They'

English speakers have been proposing alternatives to "he," "she," and the singular "they" for at least 250 years.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Posthumous Pardons Can Be Powerfully Important to Our Society

Posthumous pardons such as the one issued by Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards to Homer Plessy allow society to learn from past wrongs
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Lawyers and Legislators Should Take the Lead in Advancing the Right To Be Forgotten

Modeling legislation on internet laws enacted in the European Union, Argentina and the Phillipines would be a step in the right direction
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

2022 Brings New Priorities in Civil and Criminal Enforcement for U.S. Justice Department

From SEC and antitrust actions to PPP fraud and the death penalty, President Joe Biden and Attorney General Merrick Garland will continue to differentiate themselves from their predecessors this year
13 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Respect for Our Elders Is a Good Thing in the Legal World

I've begun to reflect on the sometimes touchy issue of how we treat our elders, who can teach us a lot.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Make a Commitment: The CBA Well-Being Pledge is Dedicated to Achieving Positive Change

Behavior and culture change are not easy to accomplish, and the CBA Well-Being Pledge is designed to promote internal commitment to achieving real, attainable goals.
6 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Ugly and Threatening Rhetoric Aimed at Connecticut's Judiciary: When is Enough Enough?

Clients and/or attorneys who allege a vast conspiracy to justify racist and threatening statements aren't doing themselves or anyone else any favors
6 minute read

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