By Karen L. Dowd
- Dec 20, 2018
The Rules of The Library - 1905
Wes recently found his grandfather’s yearbook from New Britain High School 1905. The look is different from those published nowadays, but it demonstrates the wit of the students with tongue-in-cheek advice which, with slight explanation, transcends the decades. Below is one such offering. “Rules of the Library 1. Do not get passes to the Library if you intend to work; the Library is no place for that. 2. Use all the red ink you wish; there is plenty more. Very pretty effect
By Wesley W. Horton
- Dec 12, 2018
Appeals in the US Supreme Court
In early December, Brendon, Dana and I traveled to St. Thomas to address the annual meeting of the Virgin Islands Bar Association, Brendon on ethics, Dana on amicus curiae briefs and I on handing appeals in the U.S. Supreme Court. I have filed many petitions for certiorari but none of mine were granted. I have also filed many oppositions to such petitions. One of those petitions was granted, Kelo v. New London, 545 U.S. 469 (2005), which became a major statement on the right
By Kenneth J. Bartschi, Partner
- Dec 11, 2018
Amendments to Connecticut’s Appellate Rules for 2019
Each year the justices of the Supreme Court and judges of the Appellate Court make amendments to Connecticut’s Rules of Appellate Procedure. Many of these are minor technical modifications. The following highlights rule changes of which practitioners should be aware for 2019. Practice Book § 62-7(a), which provides that papers returned for noncompliance may be refiled within 15 days of notice of the return, was clarified to indicate that the official notice of the return is
By Karen L. Dowd
- Dec 4, 2018
Don't Ignore That Grievance!
Two important lessons can be gleaned from two recent grievance decisions, Bowler v. Riccio-Ryan, #17-0437, and Hart v. Riccio-Ryan, #17-0348. The first is to answer any and all grievance complaints. No exceptions. No hoping they get summarily dismissed or the panel will see how obviously ridiculous the claim is. The failure to file a response to the grievance is a violation of the Rules ALL BY ITSELF. Meaning if the panel finds that you didn’t violate any of the Rules of
