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November 08, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Law Firms Join Abortion Legal Hotline"After this election it is more important than ever that patients, medical providers, and the public know the law and their legal rights to access and to provide care that is legally protected in Connecticut," Jonathan Levine, a partner at Silver Golub & Teitell, said.
By Emily Cousins
5 minute read
November 06, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Who Just Became Judge in Connecticut? Election 2024 ResultsGov. Ned Lamont ordered special elections to occur during the general election on Tuesday after six probate judges announced their retirements. Here are the winners.
By Emily Cousins
5 minute read
November 05, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Progressive Hit With Class Action After Allegedly Unlawfully Denying Collision Coverage"Progressive has implemented a systemic, predetermined refusal to offer optional automobile insurance coverages due to a so-called 'binding restriction' that runs counter to established Massachusetts law that limits the circumstances under which an insurer can refuse to offer optional coverages."
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
November 04, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
'We're Off to the Races': Plaintiffs Win First Round Against CooperSurgical"The main takeaway from the California state decision is that both CooperSurigcal and the Cooper Companies are going to have to answer and engage with these lawsuits in a real way," Tracey Cowan of Clarkson Law Firm said. "Judge Young is not going to allow them to essentially delay our plaintiffs' right to their day in court any longer. That's a really good thing, not just for these clients, but for everybody that has been effected by this enormous tragedy."
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
November 01, 2024 | Law.com
First Came the SEC, Now Investors Raise Allegations Against Acadia Healthcare"It is particularly important that health care providers satisfy these requirements when providing services to a vulnerable patient population, such as residents of an inpatient behavioral health facility," Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian M. Boynton, head of the Justice Department's civil division, said.
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
October 31, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Major Drug Companies Agree to Pay $49.1 Million to 50 States, TerritoriesAs part of the settlement agreement, the companies must cooperate with the pending multistate litigation in Connecticut District Court against 30 corporate defendants and 25 executives.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
October 30, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
9 New FTCA Complaints Filed Against New London Coast Guard Academy"There's legal challenges here," Christine Dunn said. "I am not naive to that fact."
By Emily Cousins
4 minute read
October 29, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
ERISA Class Actions Surge Over Health Plans' Tobacco SurchargesThree law firms are responsible for eight cases filed since Oct. 3: Siri & Glimstad, Stueve Siegel Hanson and the McClelland Law Firm, according to Law.com Radar.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
October 28, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
$39 Million Connecticut Verdict Could Be Road Map for Other StatesPatrick Coughlin of Scott + Scott said this "groundbreaking" decision is going to help self-insured states struggling to keep insurance costs down.
By Emily Cousins
3 minute read
October 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune
Bad Bedfellows? Eyes Turn to Private Equity's Role in Health CareCritics say the scrutiny is warranted because the goals of the two entities might diverge, as private equity firms look to maximize profit, while health care providers seek to get the best results for patients.
By Emily Cousins
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