Columns
Legal Ease
Legislative History Can Be Full Of Bull
Monday, May 16, 2011 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Just for the record, I have waived my right to remain silent, not that anyone was confused about this. I have recently been involved with some cases which required the interpretation of certain statutes. While this will certainly have already been blindingly apparent to my 6.5 readers, it is just dawning on me that I am somewhat obtuse.
Ethics Matters
True Professionals Keep Their 'Inner Monster' Caged
Monday, May 16, 2011 | by Mark Dubois | The Connecticut Law Tribune
On my best day, I was never as kind, thoughtful, and professional as Lou Pepe. Few of us can say that we come to work each day and treat everyone we deal with the respect and dignity we would expect from them. But that doesn't mean we shouldn't try. The recent case of Gary White III, of the South Carolina bar, is illustrative of the tension between aggressive advocacy and crossing the line to name calling and insults and what can happen when a lawyer lets the inside monster out.
Ethics Matters
Sordid Tales Of Sex, Lies And Red Tape
Monday, May 9, 2011 | by Mark Dubois | The Connecticut Law Tribune
When I was teaching law, I had a Web page called "Stupid Lawyer Tricks" wherein I collected anecdotes and vignettes showing the worst stuff from the "what was he thinking?" department. One favorite category was stories of lawyers engaged in sexual escapades with their clients.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
To Meet Or Not To Meet: That Is The Question
Monday, May 9, 2011 | by Harry Mazadoorian | The Connecticut Law Tribune
By now, many Connecticut lawyers view mediation as a viable and efficient alternative method of resolving disputes. A substantial number have participated in mediations in a wide variety of disputes and feel comfortable recommending the process to clients.
Legal Ease
AG Weighs In On Milk Containers, Other Critical Issues
Monday, May 9, 2011 | by Amy Goodusky | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Unusually, in this era of punching in a couple of search terms and data bases and receiving a printable result in the time that it takes to unwrap an Almond Joy, I had to go to the library. I was looking for something that thus far, had not made it to the Internet: an opinion of the state Attorney General dating from an era before or around my birth, which is exceedingly remote, if not actually historical.
Guest Commentary
Live Court Reporters Better Than Tape-Recording Systems
Monday, May 2, 2011 | by JOHN BRANDON | The Connecticut Law Tribune
I own a court reporting agency with offices in Hartford, New Haven and Stamford. I've been a reporter for over 30 years, am the chairman of the Board of Examiners of Shorthand Reporters, which is part of the Department of Consumer Protection, and recently testified before the Connecticut Committee on Court Recording Monitors and Court Reporters.
Ethics Matters
Bad Banking Can Cost You Your Freedom
Monday, May 2, 2011 | by Mark Dubois | The Connecticut Law Tribune
So you finish your client's case and you have the net settlement proceeds in your bank account. She asks you if you will give her several checks, each in an amount less than $10,000. You ask why and she gives you some jive story that doesn't sound plausible, but who cares? It's her money and why not break it up for her?
Editorial: The True Significance of Bysiewicz v. DiNardo
Monday, May 2, 2011 | The Connecticut Law Tribune
The State Supreme Court's decision last year in
One Hand Clapping
Top Lawyer Cop Shouldn't Be A Zealot
Monday, April 25, 2011 | by Norm Pattis | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark DuBois retired the other day. He did so without fanfare, simply walking away from state service and back into private practice. I am sorry to see him go. Although he was the state's top cop for policing lawyers, and therefore at least a potential foe on any given day, he brought a measure of good sense and realism to the job of chief disciplinary counsel.
One Hand Clapping
Top Lawyer Cop Shouldn't Be A Zealot
Monday, April 25, 2011 | by Norm Pattis | The Connecticut Law Tribune
Mark DuBois retired the other day. He did so without fanfare, simply walking away from state service and back into private practice. I am sorry to see him go. Although he was the state's top cop for policing lawyers, and therefore at least a potential foe on any given day, he brought a measure of good sense and realism to the job of chief disciplinary counsel.
