Emily Cousins

October 28, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Patrick Coughlin of Scott + Scott said this "groundbreaking" decision is going to help self-insured states struggling to keep insurance costs down.

By Emily Cousins

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October 25, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Critics 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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October 24, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"You had to really have a vision of what was happening here," solo practitioner Michelle Holmes said. "This idea that people got fired over complaining about a porta-potty in the parking lot, nobody could really see the First Amendment component of the case. ... I really dug deep and I could see what the case was about."

By Emily Cousins

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October 23, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"We do want to be part of the plaintiffs bar and help train other attorneys ... because we believe that the more good work that we do and that we help others do helps all of our clients and helps raise the bar," Andrew Ranks said. "Our 'Cruz' verdict has resulted in other great settlements for other attorneys. It's a rising tide for everybody."

By Emily Cousins

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October 22, 2024 | Law.com

The case was filed against American General Life Insurance Co., Lincoln Benefit Life Co., Everlake Life Insurance Co. and Transamerica Life Insurance Co.

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October 21, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"Because it had been so long since Mr. Balla got a surgical recommendation, we didn't think he was going to go through with it and have his surgery," defense counsel Michael Kenney of Freeman Mathis & Gary said. "The jury found it persuasive that the real reason he put it off is because he's a sole proprietor, an owner-operator trucker, and he was basically waiting until he just couldn't wait any longer to have the surgery."

By Emily Cousins

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October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

"If they didn't tender the policy quickly and allowed my demand to lapse, then it would have been very easy for us to secure a bad-faith claim," Isaias Diaz of Carter Mario said.

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October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

In Probate District Region No. 22, Labriola, a Republican candidate, is seeking to replace Probate Judge Domenick N. Calabrese, who retired on Aug. 31.

By Emily Cousins

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October 18, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Michael Dolan, a Democratic candidate for probate judge, looks likely to replace Judge Edward C. Burt Jr., who will retire March 14, 2025. Burt's term was set to end Jan. 5, 2027.

By Emily Cousins

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October 17, 2024 | Connecticut Law Tribune

Gov. Ned Lamont announced on May 13 the special elections after six probate judges announced their retirements. The probate districts with elections are Region No. 22, Fairfield, Tolland-Mansfield, Hamden-Bethany, Middletown and Windham-Colchester.

By Emily Cousins

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