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Throughout the years we've handled cases that may not be smart from a straight-up business perspective, Josh Koskoff said.
William Fridrich, a Christian Scientist, declined to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and was placed on unpaid administrative leave for 30 days “to compel him to relent and receive the COVID-19 vaccine over his religious beliefs,” the complaint contended.
William Fridrich, a Christian Scientist, requested a religious exemption. In a letter, the plaintiff described the nature of his faith and the First Church of Christ, Scientist’s teachings on vaccination, and he informed Horizon that it was a tenet of his faith that Christian Scientists must aband...
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The Appellate Court said the commission “misconstrued” the subdivision and zoning regulations in regards to the length of the proposed cul-de-sac.
Timothy S. Hollister and Andrea L. Gomes of Hinckley, Allen & Snyder, counsel for the defendant, said in a statement that they disagree with the opinion and are considering their next move. The opinion raises a significant statewide issue about how open space cluster regulation, and the planning fle...
The "commonality requirement" requires “a plaintiff to show that ‘there are questions of law or fact common to the class,’” with claims needing to depend on a common contention that is capable of classwide resolution.
U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley for the District of Connecticut ruled that the plaintiffs' bid for class certification, over allegations that Cigna violated ERISA, arising from Cigna's third-party vendor CareCentrix in securing and providing medical benefits, failed under Rules 23(a) and 23(b).
"Clearly, the court’s decision to accept this case was a result in search of a reason."
This injury, if it occurs at all, is prospective only and is insufficient to rise above the speculative level.
Appellate Court Sides With Law Firm in Dismissing Objections to It Representing Estate, Plaintiff Claims 'Unethical Advantage'
Accordingly, although we agree with the plaintiff that her appeal from the Probate Court’s order denying her application for reconsideration would have been timely had she challenged the merits of the court’s denial of her motion, we conclude that, on appeal to the Superior Court, the plaintiff ...
2 Attorneys Suspended, 1 Reprimanded, 1 Placed on Inactive Status, 2 Reinstated
One of the lawyers, Francis O'Reilly, said he thought the discipline was fair and decided with compassion. The process was prompt, efficient, thoughtful and comprehensive, he added.
'I Am Going to Burn You to the Ground': 5 Attorneys Disciplined
Counsel, I strongly request you reconsider your position, the attorney wrote in an email to opposing counsel. If not I will seek to throw you out of the box and in all honesty you might unsettle my associate but I find to be marginal.
Connecticut Supreme Court to S*x%E2%80%91Assault Complainants: Watch What You Say, But Only if Malicious
There is merit to the court’s middle ground in this sensitive area, in which assault complaints are frequently, though not always, a credibility test.
Connecticut Movers: Recent Recognitions
Leading organizations highlight the work of students and fellow attorneys.
This New Ruling Could Change S*xual Misconduct Proceedings at Universities
Mark D. Sherman, an experienced Title IX defense attorney, said this opinion allows for more transparency and due process, and offers guidelines for universities.
Workplace Reverse-Discrimination Claims Likely to Surge in Wake of Supreme Court Ruling
We have recently seen an uptick in such challenges, and that trend may well accelerate in light of the Supreme Court’s analysis and the media attention it has received, said Christopher Collins, a partner at Sheppard Mullin.
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Kraft Heinz Accuses Aetna of Fiduciary Breaches
Kraft Heinz alleges that because the company's health costs are self-funded, Aetna treats its expenses with less diligence, and includes hidden costs allegedly intended to benefit Aetna.
FTC's New Social Media Influencer Guidelines Bring 'Big But Unsurprising' Changes
Among other things, the agency spelled out a new system for evaluating violations which keeps the targeted audience of such ads in mind.
Is It Time to Recruit From More Law Schools Following SCOTUS Affirmative Action Rulings?
In this week’s Legal Speak episode, Lloyd Freeman, chief diversity officer at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, discusses where Big Law firms are moving the needle the most when it comes to diversity, equity and inclusion—as well as where they’re continuing to fall short.
A Call to Action: Stay Calm and Carry On (Legally) In the Wake of Anti-DEI Directives
More than 40 labor and employment attorneys along with leaders of several organizations focused on diversity in the legal industry have issued a call to action for firms to remain steadfast in their diversity efforts in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling ending affirmative action in univers...
How Much for Emotional Distress? Court Grapples With Valuation
Referees have no authority to adopt a presumptive valuation range that ... produces emotional distress damages awards far lower than permitted by law, the dissenting justice wrote.
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Publishers Clearing House Settles FTC's Claim of Misleading Consumers Through 'Dark Patterns'
The agency's $18.5 million settlement with PCH comes amid similar consumer-protection litigation against Amazon.
Trump Countersues Carroll for Defamation, Claiming CNN Comments Contradicted Jury's R**e Verdict
In the countersuit, Trump’s attorney Alina Habba of Habba Madaio & Associates argued that Carroll “disregarded the jury’s finding that [Trump] did not r**e her” by saying “oh yes he did” during a CNN interview the day after the verdict.
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SCOTUS Cyberstalking Decision Buffs 1st Amendment, Complicates Prosecution
“You don’t want people threatening others, or shutting up the political speech of others,” said constitutional law professor Genevieve Lakier. “But there’s also a long history of the government accusing someone of making a threat even when they’re speaking loosely, in hyperbole or in cri...
Supreme Court Rejects Controversial Election Theory From GOP Lawmakers
Chief Justice John Roberts Jr.'s majority opinion preserves the power of state courts to review federal election laws.
Businesses Seek 'Flexibility' in FTC's Proposed Negative Option Rule Amendments
Agency says its proposal would combat unfair or deceptive practices targeting consumers who accept introductory offers.
FTC Wants to Stop Automatic Renewals of Subscriptions—and 26 AGs Agree
“Consumers’ silence should not be interpreted as consent, unless they are fully aware of the program and subscription terms upon agreement,” Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle A. Henry said. “Negative option tactics are deceptive and can be exploited to enroll consumers into subscription...
Small Connecticut Law Firm Is Challenging a Statute That Blocks 3 Class Actions
The restaurants continued their practices, and because class certifications were denied, they were not held responsible, attorney Richard Hayber claimed.
Appellate Court Upholds Denial of State's Motion to Dismiss Negligence Suit Over Patient Transfer
The Connecticut Appellate Court upheld a trial court's decision to deny the state's motion to dismiss against a suit claiming it was negligent when it transferred a patient to an out-of-state facility where she later died.
Health Providers Sued Over Spinal Surgery Complications
Kennedy Johnson Schwab & Roberge is representing complainant Christopher Lawrence in the matter.
Connecticut Supreme Court Takes on Novel Interpretation of Statute
There is no statute of limitations barring originality in statutory construction, and it may be possible that the plain meaning of § 7-433c has been hiding in plain sight for the past seventy years, Justice Ecker wrote in his dissent. But the sheer novelty of the defendant’s claim, particularly a...
Conservative Justices Cast Constitutional Cloud Over False Claims Act Decision
Justices Thomas, Barrett and Kavanaugh suggest the law combatting fraudulent billing of the government violates executive-branch authority.
Spotting the Lesson in a Connecticut Supreme Court Decision
Nationwide v. Pasiak is a case charged with action-packed drama, and a buried lesson about insurance shopping that even the most experienced insurance agent might well get wrong.
BREAKING: These 2 Connecticut Lawyers Are Now at the Forefront of a National Fight
The jobs are a new role in the Office of the Attorney General, reflecting the importance of this work and the severe threats we see ahead, Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said.
'No Way to Get This Right': Why Law Firms Are Getting Pushback on Office Returns
In the second part of Legal Speak's conversation with Ira Coleman, chairman of McDermott Will & Emery, about returning to the office, Coleman takes the position of an associate trying to convince a managing partner to loosen up on the firm’s attendance policy.
Travelers Indemnity Hires Day Pitney, Kelly IP to Sue Over Famed Umbrella Logo
Defendant’s actions ... with respect to the unauthorized use of the Travelers Marks have damaged and irreparably injured and, if permitted to continue, will further damage and irreparably injure Travelers, the Travelers Marks, and Travelers’ reputation and goodwill associated with the Travelers ...
What the Legal Industry Can Learn From the Lewis Brisbois-Barber Ranen Shake-up
In this week’s episode, Law.com business of law reporter Justin Henry breaks down the twists and turns of the shake-up, including the leaked emails.
The Problem With Judge Chu: Care One Suit Takes Issue With Jurists' Job Protections
Care One's suit claims that it is a party in an illegitimate, decadelong National Labor Relations Board proceeding, and that an administrative law judge assigned to the case, Kenneth Chu, is an illegitimate decisionmaker.
Travelers Files Suit Alleging Trademark Infringement
The lawsuit accuses the defendant of using the plaintiff’s umbrella logo and other marks to market personalized Travelers merchandise without authorization.
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