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State Panel Approves Proposal Revamping Right to Privacy

In a 4-3 vote, the Constitution Revision Commission's Declaration of Rights Committee agreed to a proposal that would say people have a right to be free from governmental intrusion “with respect to privacy of information and the disclosure thereof.”
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New York Law Journal

Governor's Attack on the Judiciary Is a Danger to Our Democracy

The governor as chief executive has no power or authority over the day to day operation of the courts. The three branches of our state's government are co-equal.
4 minute read

New York Law Journal

Preserving Privilege in Government Investigations in Light of 'SEC v. Herrera'

In terms of practical impact, the decision in 'SEC v. Herrera' appears to expand the scope of materials that may be obtained as a result of actual waiver through disclosure, and further blurs the line between subject matter waiver and actual waiver. Both results unfortunately provide potent new tools for litigants seeking to obtain materials previously considered privileged.
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Daily Business Review

NAACP Sues Homeland Security Over Haiti Immigration Policy

The NAACP has sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, citing President Donald Trump's disparaging comments about immigrants and their home countries as evidence of racial discrimination influencing his administration's decision to end protections for roughly 60,000 Haitians.
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The Legal Intelligencer

Cosby Local Counsel Seeks Exit Amid New Bid to Discredit Charges

Cosby's lawyers allege that prosecutors failed to disclose an interview with a co-worker of Andrea Constand.
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Temptation of Taking on Marijuana Clients Comes With Stern Word of Caution

The sale or use of marijuana is a crime. Connecticut residency doesn't immunize a person from potential federal prosecution. And for lawyers the lesson is that it's our obligation to follow the rule of law, or risk the consequences for failing to do so.
4 minute read

National Law Journal

Thanks for Sharing: Lawyers Tweet It Up over WH Counsel McGahn's Threat to Quit

Reactions to the news from prominent lawyers range from “So what?” to “Impeachment!” Check out what they're saying.
5 minute read

New York Law Journal

NY, NJ, Conn. Governors Say They Will Sue Feds Over New Tax Law

During a conference call with reporters, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo repeated his criticism that the federal tax overhaul approved by Congress in December and signed by President Donald Trump is illegal.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Malloy Says He Will Join NY, NJ Govs in Suing Feds Over New Tax Law

Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy joined New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in criticizing the federal tax overhaul approved by Congress in December and signed by President Donald Trump, calling it illegal.
6 minute read

National Law Journal

Latest Rap on Gorsuch: He's a Rotten Writer

Neil Gorsuch has his defenders. Still, criticism that his writing is heavy-handed has to sting for a justice who has long been praised for his prose.
5 minute read

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