I have a pretty regular routine when I wake up in the morning usually somewhere between 6 and 6:30 a.m. I roll over and pick up my phone and scan the headlines. I read the sports pages first.
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The blog published by The Law Office of Eric R. Brown addresses contemporary legal and societal issues through a lens that often intersects with public policy, labor law, and civil rights. Topics include the impact of government policies on workplace practices such as the 'Right to Disconnect' laws, the legal and ethical considerations surrounding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the implications of mandated reporting within federal agencies. The blog also reflects on broader cultural and political themes, including the role of sports as a societal mirror and the responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society. It combines legal analysis with commentary on current events affecting law, governance, and social justice.
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Should Connecticut Adopt a ‘Right to Disconnect’ Law?
Working from home became a necessity during the COVID-19 pandemic, but for many, it has now become a permanent way of life. I’ve long been a proponent of remote work, seeing firsthand how it offers employees flexibility, cuts down on…
Merit and Inclusion: DEI and the New Executive Order
Last week, among a flurry of Executive Orders issued by the White House, President Trump issued one aimed at eliminating what his administration views as dangerous and potentially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices. The order was issued in…
The Ripple Effect of Mandated Reporting
Last week I wrote about giving the new presidential administration a chance to do what the voters asked it to do. Secure the borders. Lower the cost of eggs and insurance and housing. Level the playing field for athletes. Help…
American Crossroads and Our Shared Responsibility
So there are big changes coming to America tomorrow. A new president will be taking office and by many accounts, either democracy will end or salvation will arrive. What are we to believe? Whom should we trust?
We are…
Public Participation and Discussion in Local Government.
My job requires me to do lots of work in various municipal buildings and town halls around the state. I am pretty well-acquainted with what is happening in town governments as a result of my travels. (As an aside, I…
Breaking Ground: Dartmouth Basketball’s Union Effort and Its Impact on College Sports
Last March, the Dartmouth men’s basketball team took the unprecedented step of forming a union. The players voted 13-2 to become the first recognized union of a college athletic team in the United States.
The players wanted to be treated…
Equal-Opportunity Terrible Bosses
A bad boss is a bad boss. He’s not bad sometimes. And he’s not bad to some people. He’s just bad at managing people almost all of the time.
His badness presents itself in different ways. He berates. He…
Legal Lessons From Social Media and Defamation
As a lawyer interested in making a decent living, I think of social media as the gift that keeps on giving. I feel like I should send Mark Zuckerberg a gift basket each holiday season.
Now that we have lived…
Navigating the Workplace Holiday Party
Right before the snow came last week, I dutifully went outside on Saturday afternoon and hung the Christmas lights for the coming holiday season.
With the season upon us, many workplaces are planning their annual celebrations. While these gatherings…