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Emily Cousins

Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].

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June 27, 2024 | Law.com

AstraZeneca Sues an Attorney General as Big Pharma Challenges Rise

"Exploiting a loophole in the federal 340B drug program—a program intended to benefit the needy—[pharmaceutical companies] have in recent years begun imposing their will on Mississippi medical providers and pharmacies," the defendant contended.

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4 minute read

June 27, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Sackler Family's Greed': AG Tong Applauds SCOTUS Rejection of Purdue Bankruptcy Deal

"This decision is a definitive rebuke of the Sackler family's abuse of the bankruptcy code," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.

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3 minute read

June 26, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Precise Guidance': High Court Clarifies What It Expects on Remand

"The court did an important service for both judges and litigants moving forward by clarifying how remand orders should be phrased in the future, so to avoid potential windfalls to the lender, or other inequitable outcomes," Thomas Willcutts of Willcutts & Habib, counsel for the plaintiff, said.

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4 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$8.5 Million Settlement Reached in Wrongful-Death Case

"There's always mixed emotions when you're dealing with a large settlement that's on account of a tragedy," Chris Parkin said. "Our client is able to close this awful chapter of her life, and move forward with her son."

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3 minute read

June 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

4 Opinions, 1 Case: Discovery Issue Deeply Divides Justices

In addition to the majority's 5-2 opinion, there was a concurrence, a concurrence and dissent, and a dissent.

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7 minute read

June 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'End of the Road'? SCOTUS Won't Hear Challenge to Connecticut Vaccine Law

"It is a classic battle of church vs. state," said Brian Festa, vice president and co-founder of We The Patriots USA, one of the plaintiffs.

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4 minute read

June 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firm Sues Thomson Reuters for Allegedly Derailed Website

"Up until March 4, 2024, the plaintiff communicated with the defendant via email one hundred and thirty-four times and had several video calls regarding the changes, corrections and content that were to be added to the new webpage that had yet to be implemented," the complaint said.

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2 minute read

June 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

A 'Really Painful Situation for Sarah': Clear Remedy Given in ADA Suit

"More elected officials with disabilities is only going to be helpful when we're talking about improving policymaking," Kacey Considine said.

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3 minute read

June 11, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Alinor Sterling, New Connecticut Trial Lawyer Association President

"I have learned from her that the dedicated awareness, dedicated knowledge of the record with a diligent application of legal principles can lead to developing the law in a way that is helpful for future generations," Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder's Bill Bloss said. "She is not afraid to make an argument that has not been accepted before, like with the Remington case, but ultimately, it is presented in a way that is consistent with existing precedent, but allows courts to continue to move the law in a positive direction."

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5 minute read

June 10, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Stephen Reynolds: A Full-Circle Career Back to Day Pitney

"Steve has never been afraid to step out of a comfortable role," recently retired The Hartford general counsel David Robinson said.

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read