Emily Cousins

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  • September 6, 2023 | The Legal Intelligencer

    Firearms Maker Sues Pittsburgh-Based Insurer for Curtailing Defense Funding in Long-Running Gun Violence Case

    The defendants are "liable to Colt's for damages for wrongful failure to defend, in an amount to be proven at trial together with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, attorneys' fees, and any consequential damages arising from [the defendant's] breach, including but not limited to Colt's legal fees and costs, the value of Colt's lost business opportunities, and any and all sums that Colt's may be required to pay in damages in the Gary Lawsuit regardless of policy limits," the complaint said.

    By Emily Cousins

    4 minute read

  • September 6, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    Firearms Maker Sues Insurer for Curtailing Defense Funding in Long-Running Gun Violence Case

    The defendants are "liable to Colt's for damages for wrongful failure to defend, in an amount to be proven at trial together with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, attorneys' fees, and any consequential damages arising from [the defendant's] breach, including but not limited to Colt's legal fees and costs, the value of Colt's lost business opportunities, and any and all sums that Colt's may be required to pay in damages in the Gary Lawsuit regardless of policy limits," the complaint said.

    By Emily Cousins

    4 minute read

  • September 5, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    McCarter & English Faces Legal Malpractice Claim

    "In an attempt to save their untimely claims, plaintiffs first argue the two loans were essentially one big transaction because the loans were similar and there was a cross-default provision. They then argue the legal representation continued to August 17," the defendants said in their reply in support. "Both arguments fail."

    By Emily Cousins

    4 minute read

  • September 1, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    This Lawyer Might Become 1 of the Most Powerful Judges in Connecticut

    "I am honored and humbled by the governor's nomination and I recognize the tremendous responsibility this position brings," the lawyer said.

    By Emily Cousins

    3 minute read

  • August 30, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    What About HIPAA? Justices Divided as High Court Clarifies FOIA Exemptions

    "On the one hand, the psychiatrist-patient privilege's purpose is to safeguard confidential communications and records of a patient seeking diagnosis and treatment to protect the therapeutic relationship," Chief Justice Robinson wrote in his separate opinion. "On the other hand, the core legislative policy of FOIA is 'one that favors the open conduct of government and free public access to government records.'"

    By Emily Cousins

    5 minute read

  • August 29, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    Yale Settlement: University Agrees to Mental Health Policy Reforms

    Other universities need to create more reasonable policies for students with disabilities, Monica Porter Gilbert said, and this work has begun due to legal action at other universities such as Brown University, Stanford University and Princeton University. "This case is certainly just a piece of the national conversation, which started prior to this case, and we certainly hope will be ongoing."

    By Emily Cousins

    4 minute read

  • August 28, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    How to Overcome: Attorney's Own Witness Wouldn't Agree on Causation

    "What could've caused it, if not this accident?" attorney Michael Snellings asked.

    By Emily Cousins

    2 minute read

  • August 25, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    Unconstitutional: Connecticut Supreme Court Strikes Down Special Act

    "The public is certainly not getting the ability to hold people accountable when they don't do their jobs … especially for disabled school children," Deborah Stevenson said. "That shouldn't be allowed to continue. Something needs to be done."

    By Emily Cousins

    4 minute read

  • August 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    Lawsuits Are Piling Up Against The Hartford Over Data Breach

    "Not until roughly three months after it claims to have discovered the data breach did defendant begin sending the notice to persons whose [personal identifying information] defendant confirmed was potentially compromised," the complaint said. "The notice lacked sufficient information on how the breach occurred, what safeguards have been taken since then to safeguard further attacks, and/or where the information hacked exists today."

    By Emily Cousins

    3 minute read

  • August 23, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

    New Lawsuit Filed Against Yale Over Nurse Who Stole Fentanyl Vials

    "The true scale of the mass diversion of fentanyl at Yale University remains unknown," the complaint said. "But a Drug Enforcement Agency inspection and a criminal investigation found that over a five-month period, the diverting nurse adulterated at least 75% of all fentanyl housed at the REI Clinic."

    By Emily Cousins

    5 minute read

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