Emily Cousins

September 26, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

The federal lawsuit filed in January in Connecticut federal court by Janel Grant, a former WWE employee who alleges McMahon groomed, raped and trafficked her, has been stayed due to a pending federal investigation.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"The Connecticut families have always sought a fair and equitable distribution of Free Speech System's assets for all of the families, and today's decision is a significant step forward," Chris Mattei of Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder, one of the attorneys for the Connecticut plaintiffs, said. "[Free Speech Systems] will now be sold at auction, meaning Alex Jones will no longer own or control the company he built. This brings the families closer to their goal of holding him accountable for the harm he has caused."

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"I think having a legal profession that reflects what our society looks like and reflects those experiences makes our profession stronger," Diessel said. "It makes our institutions stronger. I personally think we've taken some amazing strides, but we've got more work to do."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Some lawyers feel compelled to show off their knowledge; their own insecurity drives them to want to impress," Jeffrey Hessekiel, the general counsel for Exelixis, said. "Lisa has a quiet confidence, and she impresses without having to be self-important or needlessly formal. As you work with her, you see that she deserves the position that she's achieved and the respect that she has gained. ... She is just a steady, smart, reasonable litigator, and that makes her very dependable."

By Emily Cousins

6 minute read

September 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Within the legal community, you can have a lot of success when you get a diversity of not only individuals, but of thoughts, background and experience," Pham said. "If we can continue championing diversity, equity and inclusion, if we can continue that as a country and as a profession, I think we'll be in a good place."

By Emily Cousins

6 minute read

September 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"As a Medicaid provider, Enzo was responsible for knowing and following the law, including the requirement to bill Medicaid the lowest price charged or accepted from other payers," Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

September 20, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

About $2 million hangs in the balance, possibly going to settlements or toward attorney fees.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

September 19, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Michael S. O'Malley of Ogletree Deakins, along with Evan H. Cohn of Taft Stettinius & Hollister, are counsel for the plaintiff.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 18, 2024 | Law.com

"As part of the scheme to defraud alleged herein, the pharmacy defendants entered into illegal kickback arrangements with no-fault clinics in the New York metropolitan area and unlicensed laypersons who work at or are associated with the no-fault clinics pursuant to which the no-fault clinics prescribed expensive, pre-formulated topical pain creams, gels, lotions and ointments dispensed and billed at exorbitant prices by [the pharmacies]," the complaint said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

September 17, 2024 | Law.com

"The FTC has taken unconstitutional actions in publishing a report that ignores the evidence provided by our company and other [pharmacy benefit managers], demonstrates clear ideological bias and advances a false and damaging narrative—narrative that could harm the health care system by removing essential checks and balances which would result in higher drug prices for American consumers," The Cigna Group Chief Legal Officer Andrea Nelson said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read