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Connecticut Law Review @ConnLRev

Journal of legal scholarship published and edited by students at the University of Connecticut School of Law.

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In his article expanding upon his symposium lecture, author Richard Rothstein discusses how community activist groups can wield their power to challenge local practices that reinforce segregation. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In his article, Professor Schwemm discusses the potential ramifications of allowing an FHA-based punitive damage award against a municipality, and what that could mean for deterring municipal housing discrimination. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…

Gilead: Municipal Liability for Punitive Damages Under the Fair Housing Act | Connecticut Law...

Robert G. Schwemm The 1968 Fair Housing Act (“FHA”) has always been understood to apply to local governments, which have proved to be among the most frequen ...

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In her essay, Rigel Oliveri addresses the sexual exploitation of low-income women by their housing providers and analyzes various state and federal responses to combat it. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Professor Seicshnaydre’s essay argues against inferred statutory exemptions to the Fair Housing Act and defends the traditional interpretative canon that courts must construe exceptions narrowly. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In his article, Kelley urges fair housing advocates to center participation parity and self-determination in their reform agendas to create a more just society in the digital age. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In his essay, Michael Akinwumi identifies policy gaps and challenges to implementing "AI fairness" and proposes a holistic framework to address this issue. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In her essay, Rashmi Dyal-Chand argues that regulatory intervention is necessary to force big banks to "go small" and overcome the racial homeownership gap. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Professor Anika Singh Lemar’s essay contends that the solution to improving tenant living conditions is best achieved through regulations targeting property managers rather than property owners. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Are there too many eviction cases settled by default? Authors Nicole Summers & Justin Steil argue that eviction by default are often deeply unjust, simply a product of poverty and characteristics associated with low socioeconomic status. Read more: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In her note, Anna R. Janson argues that more rights should be conferred on houseless populations and that the basis for this is derived from both state and federal sources. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Author Benjamin Rolsma evaluates the historical development and lack of judicial scrutiny regarding the government's use of § 202(c) in cases of energy "emergencies." Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Authors Courtney Cross and Gillian Chadwick analyze proposals to expand domestic violence laws nationwide by integrating coercive control definitions. Their research and experiences with victims reveal how these proposals may weaponize the laws by abusers. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Lauren Wilson analyzes how the evolving field of copyright law helps protect creators from infringement on their creations while considering the balancing of the freedom of future music production. Read more here: connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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The COVID-19 pandemic catalyzed a global shift toward remote legal proceedings. Through an empirical study conducted before the pandemic Jabotinsky & Sarel study how information flow is altered in virtual meetings and its implications for the legal field. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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Can institutional investors consider ESG factors when making investment decisions? Yifat Naftali Ben Zion argues that investors should consider ESG factors when executing their fiduciary duties. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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In her comment, Elizabeth C. Anderson argues for the minority "middle-ground" interpretation of the word "discipline" within Connecticut General Statutes § 31-51q, which she argues will balance both employee and employer protections for employee speech. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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J.D. Candidate Sam Mahler warns that a mass vacancy event in Congress could cause a continuity of government crisis. He argues clarifying the Quorum Clause’s interpretation is crucial to avoid uncertainty in such a tragedy. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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We are excited to host Professor Charles Geyh for the 2025 Day Pitney Visiting Scholar Program for a discussion on Judicial Ethics, the Supreme Court, and the Rule of Law. RSVP using the QR code or the link below. events.foundation.uconn.edu/…
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Self care has become an $11 billion dollar industry. But should self care be an economic industry at all? Professor Suzanne A. Kim examines the origins of self care and how legal reforms can help better protect the needs and the provision of worker care. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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James Madison is frequently touted as the father of the Constitution. But Professor @TolerUpdike contends that after careful review, Madison’s contributions were less than previously thought, and analyzes what that may mean for the Supreme Court. connecticutlawreview.law.uco…
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