Emily Cousins

January 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"He exercised complete ownership and control over both her personal and professional lives," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

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January 26, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We don't know, frankly, why they're dragging their feet," law school student Alex Johnson said.

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January 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Defense counsel moved to withdraw her appearance, stating that her client was going against her advice, according to her motion.

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January 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The trial judge "appears to have relied on the aforementioned personal beliefs, rather than the evidence," the opinion said.

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January 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"'Cummings' was a heck of a curveball," plaintiffs attorney Kasey Considine said. "It's not often that the Supreme Court issues a decision affecting the relief available under your causes of action while you're preparing for trial."

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January 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Plaintiff could no longer tolerate the extreme, offensive, and invasive behavior she endured while pumping," the complaint said. "On February 25, 2022, Plaintiff resigned her position at The Villa with Tender Touch because of the lack of an intrusion-free space to express breast milk and the harassment from [her supervisor]."

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January 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

By Jan. 9, the outstanding amount due reached around $5.3 million, and interest continues to be added, the complaint said.

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January 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"In this case, a local official tried to keep candidates off a ballot line for raw political reasons," said Chris Mattei of Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder, counsel for Danbury Mayor Robert Alves. "The trial court and the Supreme Court both vindicated the principle that local officials cannot put their finger on the scale for the candidates they favor."

By Emily Cousins

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January 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The proposed class encompasses Hartford Insurance policyholders in New Jersey who submitted claims between Dec. 23, 2015, and Nov. 29, 2023, and those insured by Twin City in Missouri between July 22, 2013, and Nov. 29, 2013.

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January 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Lawyers think they're very smart people," legal ethics expert Brian Tannebaum said. "When it comes to handling these on their own, they're not."

By Emily Cousins

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