Connecticut Lawyer Magazine - March/April 2019

Volume 29, Number 4

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Plan Now to Thrive in Retirement By Stewart I. Edelstein
Who will you be once you've retired? How will you thrive? Learn five tips you can implement right now to ensure you thrive in your retirement.
A Lawyer's Primer on Blockchain and Smart Contracts By Michael C. Chan
Blockchains and smart contracts—learn more about what lawyers need to know about the intersection of code and law.
Effective Mediation Advocacy: Focused Preparation By Hon. William I. Garfinkel and Sara F. Cates
In an era in which the number of cases that go to trial is in great decline, effective representation, more than ever, includes skillfully representing clients throughout the mediation process. This article discusses concrete steps lawyers can take to prepare for case resolution with this purpose in mind.
Divorce and Special Education Law: A Primer for Family Law Attorneys and Divorced Parents of a Child with a Disability By Jeffrey L. Forte
Although the United States divorce rate is falling, divorce rates run much higher for couples that have a child with special needs. This article discusses parents' rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act when drafting a divorce decree.