Emily Cousins

August 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The truth matters," Leonard Isaac, the plaintiff's attorney, said. "Our system is built on it. When parties do not answer truthfully and honestly, and they have no probable cause for the answer they're filing, they're going to be held accountable for that."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

August 22, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I am thrilled the Connecticut Appellate Court upheld the use of a sociologist as an expert witness who could provide an academic basis for speech being interpreted as racist," Ken Krayeske of BBB Attorneys, the plaintiff's attorney, said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I would join the majority opinion but for one stubborn fact, which is that lawyers for the defendant, Mary Moritz, entered an appearance on her behalf in the original action on July 3, 2018, eleven days before the expiration of the statute of limitations," Justice Steven D. Ecker wrote.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"With the consent of your client, I think you need to follow through," Alan J. Tyma said. "It's all about preparation and presentation. In this case, she was willing to let us go to bat for her, and we were pleased with the result."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Exposure to lead can affect children's health, the complaint stated, such as harming the brain and nervous system.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 16, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Mike [Alexander-Garcia] was surrendering to the police when he was shot," BBB Attorneys' Peter Bowman claimed. "He pleaded for his life to the officer and yet Officer [Andrew] Teeter still chose to shoot him five times."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

August 15, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The biggest challenge was proving that the accident made her back injuries worse," Melissa Brescia said. "We were able to get the prior imaging reports and had those reviewed with the post-ones. Her doctor was able to find that there were some changes to her spine afterwards, and he related those changes to the accident."

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

August 14, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"It is a must that Gov. Lamont actually appoint somebody who can be historic in terms of the diversity that they add to the state Supreme Court," Alliance for Justice's Vasu Abhiraman said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 13, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The plaintiff filed a motion to strike, and claimed the doctor's bill of discovery was "a desperate and brazen attempt to silence a former patient investigating wrongdoing to her medical care."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

August 12, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Being younger in the profession, it's nice to have people you're comfortable with to call for referrals or for unique questions in a different practice area," Sara O'Brien said.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read