Author: The Law Office of Eric R. Brown
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The Justice Testing Our Faith in Justice
I have never been a fan of Justice Clarence Thomas. I was in law school in 1991 when his nomination to the Supreme Court created bedlam in the Senate as he sought to replace a giant of the judiciary. Justice Thurgood Marshall, the man he replaced, was everything that…
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Let’s Talk About Money
I have seen a number of studies recently that emphasize the old bromide that money doesn’t bring happiness. I don’t buy it. I never have. I think the idea was created by folks with money who think that wealth attainment is a zero-sum game. While money may not be…
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A Four-Day Workweek for Employees or for Human Capital?
I was recently at a conference focused on implementing a four-day workweek for employees. As you probably know, I am a proponent of the four-day workweek. Study after study has shown that four-day workweeks enable higher retention of employed workers, increase recruitment of new workers, and lead to…
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A Slippery Slope in Sports
If you read this column on occasion, you have learned that I love baseball. Few things bring me as much comfort or joy as the greatest game. My attention was drawn to a story in this paper last week about a high school student at a Berkshire League…
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The Current State of Justice
Several stories in the news this past week have given me pause about the nature of justice in our country and whether Americans can feel like the justice system serves them. From what I have seen there is reason for concern. First, as we all know by now,…
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Negotiating Through an Impasse
Back in 1997 I got my first job as a labor lawyer. I was four years out of law school, and I had no experience negotiating contracts. But I must have had something going for me because I got the job. That first day started me on the path…
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You Should Know This About Senate Bill 3
I follow a fellow Connecticut employment lawyer on Linkedin. His name is Daniel Schwartz, and he is the godfather of legal blogging in Connecticut. He has written a very successful employment law blog from the employer’s perspective for a few decades now, and, although we are usually on opposite…
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You Should Know This About the Legal System
This year marks my thirtieth year as a lawyer. In that time I have learned a thing or two about the justice system. Sometimes it is hard for me to have faith in the system. I would love to see more diversity among those who wear the black robes.…
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Don’t Let Them Trick You Out Of Payment
When folks go to work for a company, they often have aspirations beyond the entry level position. For anyone with a bit of ambition, the goal is typically to work hard, get noticed, move up the ladder, and eventually find your way into a management position with more perks and pay. Leadership carries responsibility, usually…
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
I may have mentioned once or twice in this column that I love baseball. In my opinion, it is the perfect game to watch live, listen to on the radio, and play with your friends. It requires athleticism, thoughtfulness, and a sense of humor. It is played on warm…
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