Emily Cousins

January 17, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Confidence and trust in our courts—by the parties and the public—are critical to our judiciary's continued credibility," the opinion said. "That confidence and trust can be undercut by a court too reticent to act in the face of a live and 'hot controversy.' So, too, can it be undercut by a court too eager to jump into such a fray."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

January 13, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It seems to me that, maybe, all bets are off in the case," Judge Barbara Bellis said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

January 12, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

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

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

January 11, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

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.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

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

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

January 10, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"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.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

January 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"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.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

January 05, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

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

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

January 04, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"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."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

January 03, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"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.

By Emily Cousins

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