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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alimony in Connecticut: A Rudderless Ship

The term alimony was first introduced to Connecticut statutes in 1877. Until its revision in 1973, the statute only authorized a husband to pay alimony to a wife. In 1973, the alimony statute was revised to become gender neutral.
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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alimony Decision May Have Unintended Consequences

Dan v. Dan, decided on Dec. 16, by a unanimous Connecticut Supreme Court, has generated an unusual degree of controversy and resulted in numerous heated discussions among family lawyers.
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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Conn. Supreme Court Restricts Alimony, Limits Discretion

The Connecticut Supreme Court's decision in Dan v. Dan, 315 Conn. 1 (2014), places landmark restrictions on the rights of alimony payees. The court has changed the terms of existing alimony agreements and orders, and bypassed the Connecticut Legislature in limiting the equitable authority granted to trial judges by statute.
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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Consciously Uncoupling: The New Divorce

Breaking up. Splitting up. Dissolving the marriage. Each phrase exudes destruction, the death of a marriage. Perhaps a change in perception can change the course of the divorce for a couple who does not wish to spiral into the chaos of litigation.
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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

It's Time to Reset the System

I spent a substantial part of the first 25 years of my law career representing the interests of children whose families were in crisis. I probably have appeared in family court, juvenile court or probate court for more than 150 children, either as attorney for minor children (AMC) or as guardian ad litem (GAL).
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January 20, 2015 | Connecticut Law Tribune

History, Bar Associations and Family Law

This year marks the 800th anniversary of the sealing of the Magna Carta in 1215. The American Bar Association and Law Library of Congress are celebrating this anniversary with a traveling exhibit that will educate lawyers and nonlawyers alike about the history of the development of the "rule of law."
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January 20, 2015 | The American Lawyer

Two Am Law 200 Firms Seek Growth Through Mergers

Dinsmore & Shohl announced its acquisition of West Virginia's Huddleston Bolen on Tuesday, while Clark Hill absorbed the Rayndon Law Group in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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January 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

Back in the Game

The NLRB rebounded from a difficult year to make its influence felt.
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January 20, 2015 | Corporate Counsel

The College Try

I'll bet that you're surprised to see a football game on the cover of this month's issue. It's a departure from the usual lawyer shot, or someone under…
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January 20, 2015 | Texas Lawyer

Prospective Client Sues Baker Botts, Alleges Confidential Email Sent to His Employer

A former Texas state employee filed a negligence suit against Baker Botts, alleging that the firm sent a confidential email to his employer after he contacted the firm about a potential whistleblower claim.
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