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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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January 12, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Truck Driver Sues Ex-Employer for Mischaracterizing Fatal Car Crash as 'Preventable'

"The report concluded that there 'were no signs of impairment or reckless driving from' operator Eugene Mercer," the complaint said.

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January 11, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Off to the Supreme Court!': Norm Pattis Isn't Backing Down After Judge Bellis' Denial

Pattis is representing far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting defamation case in Connecticut and Proud Boy member Joseph Briggs, the alleged ringleader of the insurrection on Capitol Hill on Jan. 6, 2021.

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January 10, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I Have to Sit Here and Squirm': Solo Practitioner Bruce Matzkin Is Very Worried

"This is 26 years of a perfect, clean record," Matzkin said. "My reputation is important to me, and I am proud of it."

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January 10, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Norm Pattis Questions Judge's Impartiality in Suspension, Requests to Continue Law Practice in DC

"The underlying proceedings in Connecticut resulting in suspension arose in a unique context and were conducted by a judicial officer for whom there are good grounds to question impartiality and the application of due process," the motion said.

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January 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Norm Pattis Files Motion for Stay Regarding His Suspension

"The court's interest in administering and imposing professional discipline—not as punishment, but rather to enforce its standards and norms of attorney conduct for the protection of the public, the faith of the public in the court and the guidance of the legal profession—would not be hindered or interfered with by staying the discipline order," the motion to stay said.

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January 05, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'She Had No Idea That He Died': Attorney Triumphs for Client After 2 Adverse Decisions

"She has earned her day in court," said Eric Grayson, counsel for the plaintiff.

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January 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Attorney General Appoints Eileen Meskill as Deputy AG

"There is so much work ahead of us—to ensure access to quality health care for all, protect our personal privacy and data, and to keep our kids safe online and from the dangerous effects of social media, among so many other challenges," Attorney General William Tong said. "I know Eileen is the right person to lead us on these critical efforts."

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January 03, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut Supreme Court Justices Disagree on Definition of 'Custody'

"Our decision today gives police officers an incentive to evade the requirements of 'Miranda' merely by telling a suspect that he is free to leave but explaining why doing so will result in his arrest," the dissent said.

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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.

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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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