Emily Cousins

November 14, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"You can explain how an accident happens, but when you actually see an accident happening with video, it comes to life," attorney Albert Carocci said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

November 13, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We are gratified that an attentive and conscientious jury listened carefully to the evidence and agreed with the company that gasoline did not and cannot cause the development of leukemia," lead counsel for the defendant, Ty Buthod of Baker Botts, said.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

November 10, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The complaint alleged the the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is "acting without warrant, without standards, without explanation, and without answering judicial review."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

November 09, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Because the trial court incorrectly concluded that the defendant had no duty to protect and collect potential trust assets, such as the undistributed residuary assets at issue in this case, the court did not consider whether the plaintiffs adduced sufficient evidence to survive summary judgment on the issue of the defendant's alleged breach of her fiduciary duty," the opinion said. "Our review of the record reveals that genuine issues of material fact exist with respect to the allegations of the defendant's breach of fiduciary duty in the present case."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

November 09, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Here we have the class representative, a brave man who was willing to come forward, and he is hoping to make it easier for others to come forward to also hold the school accountable," Annika Martin said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

November 07, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Wesley S. Spears, admitted to the Connecticut bar in 1986, was suspended for two years for false claims against judges, prosecutors and the Glastonbury Police Department, the court determined.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

During the call where the plaintiff was fired, his supervisor and a human resources representative allegedly stated that the plaintiff shared his side business with Cornerstone customers on company time and using his company vehicle, the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

November 02, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"One of the biggest tragedies is when a parent loses a child, and in this case, these are parents who did everything they could," Ernie Teitell, one of the attorneys for the plaintiff, said. "They don't want this to happen to another family."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

November 01, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The plaintiff appealed, and argued the court abused its power, saying, "'no evidence, either clear or otherwise, was put forth by either [the] defendant ... or the court, as to bad faith conduct by the plaintiff,'" according to the opinion.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 31, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Our determination that the arbitrator did not exceed his authority by issuing this order inexorably leads to the conclusion that the order cannot be characterized as a procedural irregularity," the majority opinion said.

By Emily Cousins

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