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Connecticut Law Tribune

'The Supreme Court Made This Clear': New Ruling Offers Clarity on FOIA Requests

"Law enforcement has their job to do," attorney Valicia Dee Harmon said. "But at some point, the public has a right too, especially in the case of a case that's very, very cold."
4 minute read

Corporate Counsel

Harvard Seeks GC Who Can Help It Navigate 'Heightened Social, Political and Philanthropic Scrutiny'

The university has enlisted Korn Ferry to assist with the GC search. Current legal chief Diane Lopez is stepping down this week.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Phila. Judge Rejects 'Indignant, Self-Promotional' Challenge to $175M Roundup Verdict

"Aggressively blaming the court and plaintiff's counsel for the outcome as opposed to the ineffectiveness of defendant's trial tactics, strategic choice of trial witnesses, cross examinations or proffered defense evidence outcome is hardly a compelling basis for the court to overturn this jury's decision," Crumlish ruled.
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Connecticut Law Tribune

'Her Vacation Getaway Turned Out to Be a Death Trap': Airbnb Hit With Wrongful-Death Suit

"When she rented the property, Airbnb promised her a safe and secure home away from home," the complaint alleged. "Unbeknownst to Debra, the Airbnb property she rented for her vacation getaway turned out to be a death trap."
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Connecticut Law Tribune

A New Ruling From Connecticut Supreme Court Restricts Electricity Rates

"This was a strong decision affirming [the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority's] broad regulatory authority to protect Connecticut consumers from excessive and unfair costs," Attorney General William Tong said. "This is a win for ratepayers."
4 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

No Longer Just an HR Matter, DEI Expands to Law Firm Operations

It's not just a question of talent management, but also how the offices are decorated and what are the parking and seating arrangements, among other examples.
5 minute read

Connecticut Law Tribune

Case to Proceed Against McCarter & English

Both parties agreed that legal malpractice has a three-year statute of limitations, while breach-of-contract claims have a six-year statute of limitations.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Jury Hits Pa. Dentist With $11M Verdict for Delayed Cancer Diagnosis, Alleged Cover-Up

The suburban Pennsylvania jury awarded $8 million in punitive damages based in part on the allegation that the defendant tried to undermine the patient's claims by withholding dental records.
3 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Pa. Firms Seek Efficiency, Amenities in New Office Spaces

Current trends observed in both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh include same-sized offices, a commitment to office sharing and amenity spaces that take wellness seriously.
5 minute read

The Legal Intelligencer

Philadelphia Jury Returns $10M Verdict Against Einstein for Deadly Surgery

"Now when we're trying cases we try to emphasize to jurors why it's important for them to hold doctors accountable, because the next case could be you," Hill said.
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