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Connecticut Law Tribune

'Sackler Family's Greed': AG Tong Applauds SCOTUS Rejection of Purdue Bankruptcy Deal

"This decision is a definitive rebuke of the Sackler family's abuse of the bankruptcy code," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.
3 minute read

Law.com

Lawyers Face Shifting Landscape on Reverse Discrimination Claims, but Geography May Play a Role

Venue is always a significant consideration for litigators, but when it comes to reverse discrimination claims, several attorneys said the location may play an outsized role.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

$8.5 Million Settlement Reached in Wrongful-Death Case

"There's always mixed emotions when you're dealing with a large settlement that's on account of a tragedy," Chris Parkin said. "Our client is able to close this awful chapter of her life, and move forward with her son."
3 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

4 Opinions, 1 Case: Discovery Issue Deeply Divides Justices

In addition to the majority's 5-2 opinion, there was a concurrence, a concurrence and dissent, and a dissent.
7 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

'End of the Road'? SCOTUS Won't Hear Challenge to Connecticut Vaccine Law

"It is a classic battle of church vs. state," said Brian Festa, vice president and co-founder of We The Patriots USA, one of the plaintiffs.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Law Firm Sues Thomson Reuters for Allegedly Derailed Website

"Up until March 4, 2024, the plaintiff communicated with the defendant via email one hundred and thirty-four times and had several video calls regarding the changes, corrections and content that were to be added to the new webpage that had yet to be implemented," the complaint said.
2 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

A 'Really Painful Situation for Sarah': Clear Remedy Given in ADA Suit

"More elected officials with disabilities is only going to be helpful when we're talking about improving policymaking," Kacey Considine said.
3 minute read

Law.com

Federal Judge Clears Path for Policyholder's Class Action Against USAA for $7M Interest on Improperly Retained Late Fees

U.S. District Judge Peter J. Messitte of the District of Maryland ruled the plaintiff pleaded facts clearly to suggest USAA "knew full well that they had the use of the late fees," and "they understood the time-value of the fees" and their interest-bearing potential, according to a June 11 opinion.
5 minute read

The Recorder

43 States Reach $700 Million Settlement With J&J in Talc Product Lawsuits

A $700 million settlement reached by Johnson & Johnson with attorneys general from 43 states prohibits the pharmaceutical company from manufacturing, selling or distributing its talcum-based body powder products, which are known to increase the risk for cancer, in the United States.
4 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Alinor Sterling, New Connecticut Trial Lawyer Association President

"I have learned from her that the dedicated awareness, dedicated knowledge of the record with a diligent application of legal principles can lead to developing the law in a way that is helpful for future generations," Koskoff Koskoff & Bieder's Bill Bloss said. "She is not afraid to make an argument that has not been accepted before, like with the Remington case, but ultimately, it is presented in a way that is consistent with existing precedent, but allows courts to continue to move the law in a positive direction."
5 minute read

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