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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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February 01, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Judge Issues Preliminary Injunction, Restoring Medicaid Benefits to Nationwide Class

"We were pleased that the court recognized the need to grant relief, both because of the illegality of the rule, and because of the impact, and the court specifically found irreparable harm, for the entire class as defined," counsel for the plaintiffs Sheldon V. Toubman of Disability Rights Connecticut said.

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January 31, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The End of Noncompetes? Defendants Win—While FTC Proposes Change

"Noncompetes block workers from freely switching jobs, depriving them of higher wages and better working conditions, and depriving businesses of a talent pool that they need to build and expand," the FTC chair said.

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January 31, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

8 Connecticut Attorneys Disciplined: 4 Reprimands, 2 Presentments, 2 Suspensions

"The respondent, as an attorney, should have known better than to engage in the same behavior as the complainant," the grievance complaint regarding Maria Chiarelli said.

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January 27, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Here Come the Lawsuits: Antitrust Litigation on the Rise Over 'No Poaching' Agreements

"We're pleased that the court has denied the motion to dismiss and that the case will proceed," counsel for the plaintiffs, David Slossberg of Hurwitz, Sagarin, Slossberg & Knuff, said. "We think it's an important case. There have been a lot of aerospace workers who have been adversely impacted and we're going to continue to fight to obtain compensation for their damages."

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January 26, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Norm Pattis Continues to Fight 6-Month Suspension

"There is a substantial public interest in protecting the public and other litigants from the misconduct of an attorney who not only fails to label or identify medical and other protected records, but also intentionally improperly disseminates the records, despite the warnings of the court, plaintiffs' counsel, and his own clients' prior attorney," the order said.

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January 24, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'It's Been a Long Road': Connecticut Supreme Court Declines to Rule on Immunity

"It's been a long road," plaintiffs attorney Trent LaLima said. "We're happy to have it remanded back to the trial court, and we're looking forward to proceed from there."

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January 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Alex Jones' Texas Attorney Dodges Sanctions Despite Misconduct

"The respondent is reaping the benefit here of an impressive number of important mitigating factors," the judge wrote.

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January 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

From Doorbell Cameras to 3D: Attorneys Explore New Technology in the Courtroom

"I believe technology is crucial, and it's the future," BBB filmmaker Ryan Gates said. "If you're not doing it, you're doing your client a disservice."

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January 19, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Multistate Coalition of Attorneys General Shows Support for New York Gun Laws

"Commonsense public safety restrictions are constitutional and necessary," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said. "New York's concealed carry regulations are reasonable measures needed to protect the public from gun violence, and they should be upheld."

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January 18, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

21 Attorneys General Support Biden Student-Debt Relief Plan

"Connecticut graduates and families owe billions of dollars in student loans," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said. "These unaffordable payments delay many from buying homes, opening businesses or starting families, and from beginning to build wealth for themselves."

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