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Criminal Asset Forfeiture

Few areas of law offend our notions of private ownership of property like criminal asset forfeiture. Under both Connecticut and federal law, the government may seize property connected to criminal activity without any form of compensation. These cases often involve offenses like the distribution of illegal drugs, racketeering, money laundering, embezzlement and theft. Many people …

Impact of the MeToo Movement on Campus Title IX Claims

In the fall of 2017, just after a news story revealed dozens of sexual harassment and assault allegations against major Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, actress Alyssa Milano helped reawaken a previous movement started more than ten years earlier. The “MeToo” movement initially began as an attempt for sexual assault survivors to show others they were …

Connecticut False Arrest FAQs

Under our laws, police cannot simply stop and detain someone whenever they want. The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution and the Constitution of the State of Connecticut protects against unreasonable search and seizure, which includes unlawful arrest. Unfortunately, many police officers ignore the requirements for a lawful arrest and arrest people in violation …

#MeTOOK12 Helps Combat Sexual Wrongdoing in Schools

Students from kindergarten to 12th grade are encouraged to stand up against sexual harassment and abuse, thanks to a new hashtag started by the Stop Sexual Assault in Schools (SSAIS) nonprofit organization. While much attention has recently focused on sexual harassment and assault in workplaces and on college campuses, sexual wrongdoing against younger children has …

ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS AS EVIDENCE IN COLLEGE INVESTIGATIONS

A key part of a Title IX or College Conduct Code violation investigation is the gathering and presentation of evidence. Compared to previous decades, electronic evidence from digital devices and social media are now being collected and used during these investigations. Your cellphone is constantly aware of your specific location and social media posts can …