Firestorm Over Whether Bysiewicz Legally Qualified To Be Connecticut Attorney General
As many of us know, the Connecticut Attorney General, Richard Blumenthal, is stepping down and running for Chris Dodd’s U.S. Senate seat. Several candidates have stepped forward indicating that they are going to run for Attorney General. The Connecticut Attorney General has a significant impact on businesses in this state. For one thing, the Attorney General often brings lawsuits to protect businesses and consumers […]
Health Net’s Data Loss In Connecticut Was Theft
Attorney General Richard Blumenthal issued a scathing press release related to Health Net’s recent data loss and security breach. Blumenthal called Health Net’s story on it "sanitized" and its six month delay in reporting "unconscionable." Blumenthal called for a federal investigation and intensified state efforts because of the sensitive financial and health information at risk […]
Auto Body Association Wins 15 Million Dollar Verdict For Unfair Trade Practices
On November 17, a superior court jury in Stamford returned a 15 million dollar verdict in favor of the Auto Body Association of Connecticut (and three other auto body repair shops) arising out of claims againt the Hartford for unfair trade practices. The case docket goes back to 2003 and was filed based on claims that […]