Commentary

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Trump Commits Presidential Assault on Family Integrity

By Connecticut Law Tribune Editorial Board | July 13, 2018

This policy is brutal. It is barbaric. And it is disgusting.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Connecticut Legislature Folds to Mob Justice

By Connecticut Editorial Board | July 5, 2018

We look to our leaders to stand up for right and to show courage. The General Assembly let us down on this one. Up or down, they should have voted. The General Assembly ducked this issue. Democracy has taken a hit. And sadly so too has Emons.

New York Law Journal | Commentary

American 'Fake News' Dates Back to Myths of Our Founding Fathers

By Sol Wachtler | July 3, 2018

Our country was built on myths—good myths—but myths nonetheless.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Lawmakers Missed an Opportunity to Reform Sex-Offender Registry

By Connecticut Editorial Board | June 28, 2018

Hopefully, the Sentencing Commission will resubmit its well-researched, broadly debated and carefully drafted proposal for reform to the registry again next year and it will be enacted by the Legislature.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Remembering Lesser-Known Founding Father Luther Martin

By Connecticut Editorial Board | June 21, 2018

Many Americans recall that, ironically, John Adams and Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 within hours of one another. Few recall that another noteworthy…

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Extorting the Tyranny of the Majority?

By Mark Dubois | June 20, 2018

I was more than a little unsettled the other day to read about the successful recall petition involving California Judge Aaron Persky. Persky lost…

Law.com | Commentary

Prospering in the 'New Normal'

By J. Mark Santiago | June 15, 2018

Raising Costs and Declining Demand are Sapping Profits

The “New Normal” of today is one in which raising operating costs, associate salary increases, and reduced realization rates coupled with AFAs and demands from corporate counsel for reduced rates are sapping firm profits and there is no relief on the horizon. Law firm leaders, seeing current conditions, should be asking if there is a better way.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Closing Argument: Time to Stop Ignoring the State's Eviction Crisis

By Connecticut Editorial Board | June 14, 2018

Lawyers can do much to prevent or mitigate the poverty-causing effects of evictions, and we must do more to address this growing crisis.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Alarming Increase in Suicide Rate Needs to Be Addressed Everywhere

By Mark Dubois | June 13, 2018

Suicide in the United States has been on the rise, going up 25 percent since 1999.

Connecticut Law Tribune | Commentary

Golden State Killer Case Raises Legal, Ethical DNA Issues

By Connecticut Editorial Board | June 8, 2018

We urge lawyers and bar associations to take the lead in giving guidance to practitioners and clients about the issues raised by this new forensic technology.