Emily Cousins

Emily Cousins

I'm a litigation reporter for Connecticut Law Tribune, covering litigation wins, verdict news, settlements, interesting cases, etc. Contact me with tips at [email protected].

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October 10, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

There's a New Law Firm in Town, Run by Familiar Faces

"We're going to need to learn some of the administrative aspects of running a law firm," one partner said. "The question of exactly how we do it probably is an answer yet to be written, but we feel very confident that we can do it."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

October 09, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Class Action Lawsuit Targets 40 Private Colleges and Universities Over Alleged Price-Fixing

"The financial burden of college cannot be overstated in today's world, and we believe our antitrust attorneys have uncovered a major influence on the rising cost of higher education," Steve Berman, managing partner and co-founder of Hagens Berman, said.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 09, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Phrances Szewczyk, a Family Law Attorney Running for Middletown Judge

Phrances Szewczyk, a solo practitioner in family law, is unopposed in the race to replace Judge Joseph D. Marino after he retires on May 3, 2025. Szewczyk grew up in Cromwell, and has practiced probate law for 30 years.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 08, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Meet Sophia Shaikh, Lawyer Running Unopposed for Judge

The Tolland-Mansfield Probate District is made up of Coventry, Mansfield, Tolland and Willington.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

2 Lawyers Run for Fairfield Judgeship: Democrat Katherine Caulfield and Republican Daniel Ford

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered special elections after six probate judges announced their retirement. The probate districts with soon-to-be-open seats are Region No. 22, Fairfield, Tolland-Mansfield, Hamden-Bethany, Middletown and Windham-Colchester.

By Emily Cousins

6 minute read

October 07, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Challenge Dismissed in Arrest Warrants for Election Violations

"What happened in Bridgeport destroyed confidence in our elections, and Connecticut provided a remedy to restore confidence in those elections," said Cameron L. Atkinson of Atkinson Law, counsel for the plaintiffs. "That remedy should not be gutted based on federal and Massachusetts law, but should be decided based on Connecticut's unique history and tradition."

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read

October 03, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

'I'm Your F--king Boss': Press Secretary's Discrimination Suit Against House Republicans Survives

The judge denied a motion to strike the complaint.

By Emily Cousins

3 minute read

October 02, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Kraft Heinz Prevails After Firing Employee Who Wore Blackface

"To me, there is nothing racial about it," the accused said in a statement. "I dressed up as a favorite character of mine from one of my favorite TV shows and, in doing so, was demonstrating respect for that character."

By Emily Cousins

5 minute read

October 01, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

$1.25M Settlement for Injured Pedestrian Who Didn't Use Crosswalk

"No one was disputing her injuries, but the liability is what they were kind of hanging their hat on," said plaintiffs counsel Anthony Masone of Carter Mario.

By Emily Cousins

2 minute read

October 01, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Plaintiff Wins 6 Times More Than the Settlement Offer the Insurer Rejected

"I think the denial [of liability] when it was so clear-cut inflamed the jury," the plaintiffs counsel said.

By Emily Cousins

4 minute read