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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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December 20, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Mike Led Us Through All of That': Champion of Attorney Ethics Takes Final Bow

When Bowler first joined the statewide bar counsel's office as assistant counsel in 1998, there was no disciplinary counsel.

By Emily Cousins

7 minute read

December 19, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Slap in the Face'? Court Dismisses Challenge of Trans-Inclusive Athletics Policy

"The court's ruling essentially told female athletes that their lost opportunities, their lost championships, and their records just don't matter," plaintiff counsel Christiana Kiefer said.

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4 minute read

December 16, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$4.2 Million False Claims Settlement Reached With Orange Physician

"In addition to a $4.2 million penalty, Dr. Sidana and his clinic's billing will be subject to ongoing oversight and scrutiny to ensure these unacceptable practices never occur again," Attorney General William Tong said.

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3 minute read

December 15, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Justice Says Majority's Decision Will Make It 'Impossible' to Prosecute Child Molesters

"The majority's approach, in contrast, will do as much to penalize as to protect criminal defendants and will make it virtually impossible to prosecute many child molestation cases, among other heinous crimes, contrary to the clearly stated intent of the legislature to protect young children," Connecticut Supreme Court Justice Raheem L. Mullins wrote.

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4 minute read

December 14, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Appellate Ruling Sheds Light on Justifying Claims Before Habeas Court

"We conclude, as do the parties in their supplemental briefs, that Brown and Boria, both of which address claims similar to the claim before us, not only govern our resolution of the appeal, but require a reversal of the judgment of dismissal," the opinion said.

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3 minute read

December 13, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Everybody Needs to Pay Attention': 10 Years After Sandy Hook, Gun-Control Litigation Takes Center Stage

"We have seen, over the past decade since Sandy Hook, some of the strongest and the most impactful legislation come forward especially here in Connecticut," Representative Matt Blumenthal said.

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5 minute read

December 12, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

CVS, Walgreens Reach $10.7 Billion Multistate Settlement Agreement Over Opioids

"One by one, we are holding every player in the addiction industry accountable and forcing them to turn over billions of dollars for treatment and prevention nationwide," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.

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4 minute read

December 09, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

6 Attorneys Face Consequences for Ethics Violations

"The respondent violated every attorney's fundamental responsibility to a client," the decision said.

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3 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

This Lawyer Just Got an Appointment From Gov. Lamont

"I look forward to continuing to serve the governor and the people of Connecticut in an even larger capacity," the attorney said.

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2 minute read

December 08, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion: Court Docs Lay Out How He Did It

Prosecutors said the lawyer wrote checks from his law firm's operating account, payable to his paralegal.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read