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September 11, 2013 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Editorial: Punishing Syria: Justifiable Or Legal?

In a previous editorial, the Law Tribune Editorial Board expounded upon the importance of remaining vigilant in upholding the rule of law when determining the response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's criminal use of chemical weapons against his own people.
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November 16, 2012 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge To Make Rare Appearance On Witness Stand

Judges are known for their authoritative words from the bench as fact-finders in civil and criminal matters. They are not typically known for their eyewitness testimony.
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February 26, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Don't Turn A Cheek To 'No Assholes' Rule

The first time that I ever heard about a book on assholes was more than 30 years ago. It happened at an Italian restaurant in San Francisco called Little Joe's, where customers sat behind a long counter that faced an open kitchen. Most of us came to see the flamboyant chef, who sang, joked with customers and employees, and entertained us by igniting dramatic flames with olive oil as he cooked.
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July 20, 2009 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Diversity' On The High Court

A good deal of what has been written and said about Judge Sonia Sotomayor has focused on a new diversity "milestone" - the first Hispanic woman on the Supreme Court! There is indeed reason to celebrate that our judicial system is open to the talents of Americans of all backgrounds, including one descended from working-class parents from Puerto Rico. But if one looks closer at the nomination of Sotomayor to serve as the 116th justice on the U.S. Supreme Court, in many respects it reflects a continuing movement toward greater homogenization of the court.
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January 03, 2011 | Connecticut Law Tribune

2011 Forecast: New Leaders, But Many Issues Remain The Same

The future of the judiciary in Connecticut may not necessarily be governed by logic in the next legislative session, but most certainly will be influenced by recent experience. As with all areas of state government, the dwindling revenues and unsustainable spending we have recently experienced as a state will have an ongoing impact on choices affecting our civil and criminal justice systems.
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January 07, 2008 | Connecticut Law Tribune

From Northeast To Far East

While shopping at a Super Stop Shop in Hamden recently, Bingham McCutchen attorney Lisa Valentovish nearly bumped her cart into that of another customer while rounding a corner. "emSumimasen/em," she said, as she bowed her head slightly in deference.
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July 30, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firm Retreats Hardly All Business

The word "retreat" suggests something restful and relaxing. But for the people charged with organizing one, it's anything but.
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May 17, 2002 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Supremes Bash Fourth Amendment

The long arm of government can now reach into the medical records of ordinary citizens without a warrant, thanks to the Connecticut Supreme Court. The court held in February that the Fourth Amendment protects privacy rights and medical records, but not in the particular case of former Hartford police officer Nicholas Russo. Russo`s lawyer, Jim Brewer, said last week he will appeal the decision to the U.S. Supreme Court.
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June 25, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Tough Lessons

Yale Law School student Deborah Marcuse knew Immigration Judge Michael Straus was growing short on patience. Straus was about halfway through 15 hearings for illegal immigrants caught in a recent raid in New Haven and was clearly weary of hearing the same arguments for reduced bond.
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June 18, 2007 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firm Advertising Still Slow To Change

Although firms themselves have undergone profound changes since the U.S. Supreme Court decided 30 years ago this month that even lawyers were entitled to free speech, the profession's advertising manner and message mdash; especially among the larger firms mdash; have evolved very little in those 30 years, according to many industry observers.
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