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Connecticut Law Tribune

iRobot Board Accused of Underselling Company to Amazon for Personal Gain

"While they initially agreed to sell the company for $61 per share, less than a year later they hastily acceded to Amazon's demand to reduce the price to $51.75 per share, which represents a mere 2% premium to iRobot's hugely depressed trading price in August 2022, before Amazon's proposal," the complaint said.
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National Law Journal

Big Law Turns to Federal Government for Litigation and Regulatory Hires

Steptoe has hired former DOJ national security official Andrew Adams in its investigations practice, while Foley Hoag brought on former Biden administration official Beth Neitzel to its litigation team.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Magistrate Allows RICO Claims as PFAS Class Action Proceeds

"I believe this is the first example in a PFAS contamination situation where RICO claims have been allowed to moved forward," Sloss said. "We alleged that they engaged in a series of transactions to ensure unchecked dumping of contaminated byproduct or materials ... and allowing the RICO claims to go through appropriately will make the defendants explain why they shouldn't be held liable for a pattern of racketeering activity."
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Law.com

Rescheduling Reactions/California Psychedelics Bill/Cannabis Lawyer Now Managing Partner/Cannabis Cone Litigation

Reactions to HHS's recommendation that DEA reschedule marijuana fall into three camps.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Firearms Maker Sues Insurer for Curtailing Defense Funding in Long-Running Gun Violence Case

The defendants are "liable to Colt's for damages for wrongful failure to defend, in an amount to be proven at trial together with pre- and post-judgment interest, costs, attorneys' fees, and any consequential damages arising from [the defendant's] breach, including but not limited to Colt's legal fees and costs, the value of Colt's lost business opportunities, and any and all sums that Colt's may be required to pay in damages in the Gary Lawsuit regardless of policy limits," the complaint said.
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Law.com

Maryland Appeals Court: Agreement Requiring Lawyer to Split Fee With Former Law Firm Not Unethical

"We disagree that the prenuptial agreement is invalid on its face—i.e., we disagree that the prenuptial agreement is categorically unenforceable under any and all circumstances. We also disagree that the prenuptial agreement is unenforceable under the circumstances presented in this particular case," the appeals court wrote.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

McCarter & English Faces Legal Malpractice Claim

"In an attempt to save their untimely claims, plaintiffs first argue the two loans were essentially one big transaction because the loans were similar and there was a cross-default provision. They then argue the legal representation continued to August 17," the defendants said in their reply in support. "Both arguments fail."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

This Lawyer Might Become 1 of the Most Powerful Judges in Connecticut

"I am honored and humbled by the governor's nomination and I recognize the tremendous responsibility this position brings," the lawyer said.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

What About HIPAA? Justices Divided as High Court Clarifies FOIA Exemptions

"On the one hand, the psychiatrist-patient privilege's purpose is to safeguard confidential communications and records of a patient seeking diagnosis and treatment to protect the therapeutic relationship," Chief Justice Robinson wrote in his separate opinion. "On the other hand, the core legislative policy of FOIA is 'one that favors the open conduct of government and free public access to government records.'"
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Connecticut Law Tribune

Yale Settlement: University Agrees to Mental Health Policy Reforms

Other universities need to create more reasonable policies for students with disabilities, Monica Porter Gilbert said, and this work has begun due to legal action at other universities such as Brown University, Stanford University and Princeton University. "This case is certainly just a piece of the national conversation, which started prior to this case, and we certainly hope will be ongoing."
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