Emily Cousins

June 16, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Although these terms are frequently conflated, the distinction between a mortgage and a judgment lien is more than semantic," the Connecticut Supreme Court stated in 'Stein v. Hillebrand.'

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June 16, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We will not lightly overturn election results, especially not on the basis of such simplistic logic and unsupported inferences," the Supreme Court said.

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June 14, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I would say the threat of exposure to the defendants ... motivated the insurance company to resolve the case," attorney Christopher A. Sica said.

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June 13, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"What happened to Randy Cox was unacceptable," New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. "When an individual enters police custody, there is an obligation to treat them with dignity and respect and in a manner that ensures their safety and well-being."

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June 09, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In one case, the jury awarded the plaintiff $18,284.65 in economic damages and $400,000 in noneconomic damages.

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June 08, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We are very happy with the result on behalf of our client," Michael Reilly said. "The jury got the decision right that Walmart was negligent. We're very pleased with the result."

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June 07, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"By and large, liability will be imposed solely by Connecticut's Office of the Attorney General, but there's always the potential for lawsuits because plaintiffs attorneys are very smart about looking for other laws to use as the basis for claims," Russell F. Anderson said.

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June 06, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The plaintiffs had standing when they sued for sex discrimination, leaving two issues for the en banc court to resolve," John Bursch said. "First, whether this case is mooted by plaintiffs' and intervenors' graduation, and second, whether plaintiffs' damages are barred by [Pennhurst State School and Hospital v. Halderman]."

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June 05, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I am disappointed in the appellate court's holding that E3 does not permit private right of action," Richard E. Hayber said. "I believe they got it wrong."

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June 02, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Connecticut's highest court also said that "Deutsche Bank's losses were largely the result of its own negligence and incompetence."

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