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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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November 03, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Shhh ... Chamber Wants to Block Law Limiting Employers' Discussion of Politics and Religion

The plaintiffs also claim the amended Connecticut General Statute Section 31-51q is too vague when it defines "political" and "religious" matters.

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3 minute read

November 02, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

2 Errors Unravel Personal Injury Case

A wrong address and missed deadline helped cause the demise of a personal injury lawsuit.

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3 minute read

November 01, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Influx of Calls: Juggling New Clients, This Law Firm Just Opened a Third Office

"To accommodate the needs of our communities, we could do one of two things: We could expand, or we could turn away more people,"co-founder and CEO Ryan McKeen said.

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October 31, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Removed to Federal Court: Gordon Rees Lawyers File Counterclaim for Client in Rent Dispute

"Despite the tenant's failure to pay rent and the passage of time set forth in the notice to quit, the tenant continues in possession of the premises without any right or authority," the complaint stated.

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2 minute read

October 28, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'Excuse Me, Ma'am, You Can't Do That in Here': Breastfeeding Lawsuit Hinges on Concept of 'Public' Spaces

"I think we've come a long way, but as this case illustrates, we still have a ways to go," attorney Elana Spungen Bildner said.

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4 minute read

October 27, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Ex-Employee Claims Alexion Pharmaceuticals Fired Her for Not Taking COVID-19 Vaccine

Plaintiff Susanna Librandi claimed she was required to work remotely, and missed out on in-person opportunities because she did not comply with the vaccination requirement or weekly PCR testing.

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2 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$13.5 Million From Opioid Settlement Arrives in Connecticut

The funds will be distributed throughout Connecticut, with 15% set to go to cities, and 85% earmarked for the state.

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3 minute read

October 26, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Murky? Connecticut Supreme Court Ruling Raises Questions About Statutory Interpretation

"Broadly speaking, I thought Justice Ecker's concerns potentially open the door to a little more looking at how we describe what's ambiguous and what's not, to really wrestle with that a lot more," plaintiff's attorney Brenden P. Leydon said.

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4 minute read

October 25, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Attorney Fees Vacated as Connecticut Supreme Court Rules in Land Dispute

Defendants brought evidence from deeds dating back to May 28, 1886.

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4 minute read

October 21, 2022 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'They Want to Pump Me for Information': Prosecutors Want This Defense Lawyer Off the Case

Jon L. Schoenhorn represents Michelle Troconis, who has been accused of conspiracy to commit murder, tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution in connection with the disappearance of Jennifer Farber Dulos.

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