Emily Cousins

July 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Alabama, CooperSurgical and Femcare denied the allegations, and argued that the claims are preempted by the Medical Device Amendments to the Food, Drug & Cosmetic Act, U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulations and federal laws under the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"This goes against what's considered to be fair game, and I think lawyers like to play fair," Thomas G. Moukawsher, a former Superior Court judge, said. "They don't like to get tagged as constantly challenging the norms of the profession."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

July 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff's attorney Erica Nolan said the bill of discovery procedure is a unique Connecticut practice to obtain information. "We think this is a very serious matter, and we will be pursuing it aggressively with the assistant of the Connecticut Superior Court," she said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"By framing the risk of third-party noncompliance as a mere possibility when they knew the FDA had issued a Form 483 observing such noncompliance at its audit, Defendants did not provide complete information to reasonable investors; thus, the statement was misleading and is actionable," the court said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We are disappointed by this ruling and what it means for biopharmaceutical innovation," the company said. "Boehringer Ingelheim shares the goal of ensuring our medicines are affordable and available to people who need them. However, we remain concerned about the detrimental and limiting effects the IRA and its 'negotiation' program will have on the future of innovation for the patients we serve."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 11, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Isabel Del Vecchio of Suisman Shapiro, who has settled many dram shop cases, said it is hard for defendants to prevail on summary judgment because determining if someone were "visibly intoxicated" at the time of sale is a question of fact.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

July 10, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The fallout from this data breach has and will continue to wreak havoc on the healthcare industry," one complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

July 09, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"There is no purpose occupying a jury's time, the court's time, and the parties' time and resources trying a case than cannot be proven without expert testimony, where the plaintiff has disclosed no expert, or any damages whatsoever, and the time for doing so passed over six months ago," the law firm said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 08, 2024 | Law.com

ALPHV Blackcat, the "notorious" cybercrime group, is likely behind the attack, the complaint contended. The group is known for ransomware and data extortion. The personal data will also likely be sold on the dark web, the plaintiffs alleged.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

July 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Under Roessler, a promise of indefinite, continued employment for an at-will employee in exchange for the employee's promise not to compete constitutes adequate consideration to form an enforceable agreement," the opinion said. "We conclude, therefore, that the trial court incorrectly determined that continued employment can never be consideration for a noncompete agreement."

By Emily Cousins

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