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October 23, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Sandy Hook Plaintiffs Overcome Hurdle to Recover Judgment From Alex Jones, But Is It Enough?

"The size of the judgment reflects how reprehensible the conduct was," Nicholas Koffroth said, "but is unlikely to represent what is going to be the ultimate recovery."
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October 23, 2023 | The American Lawyer

How to Spot the Rainmaker: These Attorney Types Thrive in Business Development

The study results have the potential to shift how firms coach, enable, measure, and incentivize partners' business development efforts, the report authors say.
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October 23, 2023 | New York Law Journal

NYU Law's SBA Disbands Following Pro-Palestine Message Controversy

The remaining members resigned soon after the message was sent with the students sending out a statement Tuesday to the NYU Law community saying they were also resigning due to "persisting risk to student safety," according to the NYU's student newspaper.
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October 23, 2023 | Law.com

Report: 91% Want Digital Payments of Class Action and Mass Tort Settlement Funds

The inaugural "Digital Payments in Class Actions and Mass Torts" report, released on Monday by Western Alliance Bank's Digital Disbursements, found 170 settlements had a digital payment option in 2022, up from two in 2019.
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October 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

No Lemons? Class Action Looks Closely at Biscotti

"Defendant's false and deceptive representations and omissions are material in that they are likely to influence consumer purchasing decisions," the complaint alleged.
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October 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

New Proposed EEOC Harassment Guidance

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has issued its Proposed Enforcement Guidance on Harassment in the Workplace, which includes comprehensive guidance on different types of harassment and associated liabilities. This article provides an overview of the proposed guidance.
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October 20, 2023 | New York Law Journal

Dartmouth's Closed Golf Course: Who Can Play in Court?

This article discusses a case in which an alumnus made a $1.8-million gift to Dartmouth College to upgrade and maintain its golf course. However, Dartmouth subsequently closed the course and sought to repurpose the donor's gift.
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October 20, 2023 | The American Lawyer

Many Law Firms on Pace to Meet Budget, But Uncertainty Lingers in 'Strange Year'

Law firms that didn't budget conservatively or those counting on a sterling fourth-quarter performance may be disappointed.
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October 20, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

3 Bones to Pick with the Judicial Selection Commission

Among them is that the commission apparently continues to appoint political insiders as members of a body that is intended to be apolitical.
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October 19, 2023 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Actions Emerge in Connecticut Over 'Forever Chemicals'

"[The defendants] have a duty to provide clean, safe water," plaintiffs counsel Ian Sloss said. "It's our opinion that they've been delinquent in that duty, and so we really hope that these lawsuits motivate them to do the right thing."
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