Legal Articles, State and Local

CT Lawmaker's Implement New Approach in Battle Against Bullying

Blog post about new legislative efforts in Connecticut to combat school bullying.

The Connecticut Freedom of Information Commission: An Overview

Blog post on the Freedom of Information Act and the efforts of the state of Connecticut to implement it.

The Connecticut ADHD Task Force: An Overview

Blog post on the topic of ADHD and how the state of Connecticut seeks to address it in schools.

RTI: The Connecticut Dept. of Education's Research Based Intervention

Blog post on Connecticut Department of Education's efforts regarding Research Based Intervention in special education.

Federal Government Reduces Funding For Special Education State Grants

Blog post on the federal reduction of funds for state special education grants.

What Seller's & Realtors Need to Know about Rhode Island Real Estate Laws

Explanation, laws and tips for sellers and their realtors regarding Rhode Island Real Estate laws, transactions, closings and title.

United States Sentencing Guidelines

Overview & What You Need to Know about United States Sentencing Guidelines.

Federal Criminal Defense Myths

Find out the myths of federal criminal defense.

Berkeley Hillside Preservation v. City of Berkeley

California Supreme Court Restores Common Sense to CEQA

Class Inaction: The U.S. Supreme Court Reins in Class Actions

The Supreme Court's 2010 term was an embattled one for the class action. The Court made headlines in Wal-Mart v. Dukes when it dashed the hopes of 1.5 million Wal-Mart employees who had brought a class action against the corporate giant.

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