Judge Accused Of Strangling Woman He Brought Home From Bar
State judges are apparently just like us: they get arrested for violent crimes, too.
Connecticut Mercifully Doles Out $22 Million Of Financial Aid To Ray Dalio
Hey Connecticut, "The Co-Dependent State" is not a good line for a license plate.
How MyCase’s Smart Spend Can Help Increase Your Profits
This tweak to your financial management seems like a no-brainer.
Connecticut Supreme Court Reaffirms Death Penalty’s Demise
Which state court of last resort will be the first to follow the Connecticut Supreme Court’s lead on the death penalty?
Non-Sequiturs: 05.26.16
* Did you know Virginia allows people with only a bachelor's degree to be magistrates? And they are the ones approving search warrants. [Katz on Justice] * Domino's Pizza is the latest target of Eric Schneiderman, and the pizza chain is accused of discounting the hours employees have worked. [Pacific Standard Magazine] * One way to avoid law firm layoffs is to totally restructure the way law firms operate. [Bloomberg BNA] * What does one do when they retire from the Supreme Court? [SCOTUSblog] * How much do Supreme Court justices interrupt each other? An interesting analysis. [Empirical SCOTUS] * The Baston rule and the integrity of the criminal justice system. [Slate] * The repeal of Connecticut's death penalty will now apply to the men currently on death row. [Huffington Post]
Morning Docket: 12.11.15
* "[W]e refuse to be distracted by disgruntled employees or frivolous lawsuits." Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby is being accused of firing a handful of prosecutors due to their political associations in a newly filed lawsuit. [Baltimore Sun] * Texas Wesleyan wants to dismiss a suit filed by its "disavowed" law school grads because it says its obligation "ended with their graduation," so it doesn't need to grant them alumni status with Texas A&M Law. Harsh. [Courthouse News Service] * Connecticut Governor Dannel Malloy will soon sign an executive order banning those on the federal no-fly list from purchasing guns in the state. Professor Eugene Volokh thinks that this policy is constitutionally controversial. Do you agree? [WSJ Law Blog] * Vinson & Elkins is moving its Dallas headquarters to a fancy $200 million building, where it'll fill up 80,000 sq ft of office space in 2018. How nice for you! Now be nice to your associates and announce your Cravath bonus matches. [Dallas Morning News] * What's the best way to get out of paying millions of dollars to lawyers who you hired to perform complex legal work? If you're hurting for cash, then take a cue from this New Jersey firm and file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to ditch your drama. [Bergen Record]
Judge Says Writing ‘F*ck Your Sh*tty Town Bitches’ On Ticket Payment Form Is Free Speech
Justice has been served for a Connecticut man with a penchant for scrawling nasty screeds.
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Death Penalty Struck Down: Today Connecticut, Tomorrow The Whole Country?
Columnist Sam Wright explores Connecticut's landmark decision that ends the death penalty in the state.
Morning Docket: 04.03.15
* Even more law schools are doing away with their LSAT requirements. Let's give a great big welcome to Drake Law and St. John's Law, who are joining the likes of SUNY Buffalo Law and Iowa Law. Woohoo, welcome aboard the bandwagon, folks! [U.S. News & World Report] * Judge James W. Haley Jr. of the Virginia Court of Appeals held a drunk intruder at gunpoint while he waited for the police to arrive. This unwanted houseguest was only wearing one shoe as he wandered through the judge's home. Oopsie! [Free Lance-Star] * Well, that was quick. Fried Frank has hired away James “Jamie” Wareham, DLA Piper's $5 million man, about four years after he lateraled to the firm from Paul Hastings. April Fools' Day was his last day at the firm... or was it? J/K, it was for real. [Am Law Daily] * J. Michael Farren, the ex-White House lawyer who was convicted of attempting to murder his wife and sentenced to 15 years in prison, is now facing the loss of his law license. This should really be the very least of his worries. [Connecticut Law Tribune] * The U.S. Marshals Service has increased the reward for tips related to the shooting of U.S. District Judge Terrence Berg. Now you'll get $50,000 if you've got information that'll lead to arrests and convictions of the suspects who shot a federal jurist. [Detroit News]
Morning Docket: 11.19.14
* Morgan Lewis may be pretty pleased with itself now that it gets to gobble up most of Bingham McCutchen’s partners, but some day soon, it may be forced to “choke a bit” on remains of the dying firm’s carcass. [Philadelphia Business Journal] * Yesterday, we wondered what would happen to Bingham McCutchen’s brand new back-office operation in Kentucky. Now, the pieces are starting to come together. We may have more on this interesting development later. [Am Law Daily] * A Connecticut criminal defense firm’s managing partner who teaches at UConn Law was picked up in a prostitution sting last week. At least he’s got the skills to represent himself. [Connecticut Law Tribune] * The NCBE thinks bar exam takers were “less able” than in prior years, but the organization seems to have forgotten that ExamSoft was “less able” to perform its one freaking job. [Bloomberg Businessweek] * You must be whacked in the mind if you think law school tuition has anything to do with public service loan forgiveness. Law school tuition is high because people are still willing to pay for it. [Huffington Post]
Lawyer Asked To Not Represent Women: Otherwise, No Concerns
It sounds like the Connecticut Bar may want to reevaluate its decision.
Private Practice Lawyers: Rater Your Work With In-House Counsel
Please share your thoughts in this brief and anonymous survey.
It Ain’t Easy Being A Public Defender
Because days off are important.
Is This Place Open Or Closed? Wintry Mixed Messages From An Indecisive Court
Do you have a snow day today? Your guess is as good as ours!
Do Boring Trials Double As Nap Time For 90-Year-Old Judges?
She may be 90 years old, but that doesn't mean she was asleep on the bench.
Non-Sequiturs: 05.23.13
* Congratulations to Sri Srinivasan on his unanimous confirmation to the D.C. Circuit. Fun Fact: Sri Srinivasan played high school basketball on the same team as Danny Manning. No joke there, it’s just a random fun fact I know about him. [USA Today] * Should health care cover sex for people with disabilities? Sure, but […]
Connecticut State Representative Proposes 10 Percent Tax On Mature Video Games
Another day, another effort from the nanny state to restrict violent video games.