By Marianna Wharry | February 22, 2023
A trial court's financial orders following a judgment to dissolve a couple's marriage abused its discretion with an excessive award of alimony because pandemic unemployment assistance appeared to bolster his income, the Connecticut Appellate Court held.
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By Emily Cousins | February 21, 2023
"The relationship between a pet owner and pet does not meet the 'closely related' element of 'Clohessy,' as that case appears to restrict this element to the close relationship between a parent and a child or between siblings," the decision said.
By Riley Brennan | February 17, 2023
"Leighton contends that, by filing a defamation lawsuit, the Dentists implicitly agreed to cooperate in discovery, and, therefore, their subsequent refusal to do so was an abuse of that process," Justice Catherine R. Connors wrote on behalf of the unanimous SJC. "The Dentists' failure to act, to their own detriment, however, is insufficient to sustain the cause of action because they did not invoke the authority of the court or cause process to issue. The Dentists' refusal to properly respond to Leighton's discovery requests—although sanctionable—is not actionable."
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By Emily Cousins | February 16, 2023
The incumbent judges must seek reappointment, and nominations by the governor will be reviewed by the Judicial Selection Commission.
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By Emily Cousins | February 15, 2023
"You need to do whatever it takes to make that argument," Andrew Ranks of Connecticut Trial Firm said.
By Lisa Willis | February 10, 2023
The all-women trial team for the Zoll defendants included attorneys Jenny Covington, Kate Helm, Eden Darrell and Jenna Durr of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough and Vinita Sinha of Zoll.
By Marianna Wharry | February 7, 2023
"Relative to the first alleged breach, and as explained in more detail in the factual background, Shaw's and Nagel's communications with Nixer Comp were efforts to promote and pitch the PayGo software as the best solution to meet Nixer Comp's needs. They did not divulge, let alone transfer, confidential or proprietary information of the PayGo software or of PayGo, LLC during the April 2020 meeting or in other communications with Nixer Comp or MIS," Cabell wrote.
By Allison Dunn | February 7, 2023
The Maine Supreme Judicial Court is accepting comments through next week on proposed amendments to bar admission rules that would allow payment of…
By Allison Dunn | February 3, 2023
"It is ironic that a company named for an iconic symbol of freedom would concern itself with violating the free speech and other legally entitled rights of consumers," Attorney General Aaron M. Frey said in a media release. "I hope this case will remind consumers that no business can require you to waive your right to leave honest reviews of businesses and products."
By Jane Wester | January 27, 2023
The mural artist, Samuel Kerson, sued the law school in 2020, arguing that the covering of the mural would violate his rights under the Visual Artist Rights Act.
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