Trump has refused to promise a peaceful transfer of power if he loses, provoking reactions from both parties.
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COVID sparks lawsuits in CT, but not the ‘epidemic’ businesses seeking immunity expected
GOP efforts to protect businesses from COVID lawsuits are a major stumbling block in negotiations over a new stimulus bill.
Posted inEducation
Looking toward fall, Connecticut colleges seek shield from COVID-19 lawsuits
The schools are lobbying both Congress and the Lamont administration for protections from lawsuits stemming from coronavirus infections on campus.
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Blumenthal: Coronavirus liability shield for businesses a ‘non-starter’ in new stimulus bill talks
As states plan to reopen, the GOP insists employers be shielded from liability if their workers or customers contract COVID-19.
Posted inTransportation
Blumenthal leads effort to end Amtrak’s shield from lawsuits
Amtrak changed the boilerplate language on its tickets to prevent passengers from suing the company in court.
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Reports: Sacklers, Purdue offer massive settlement of opioid suits
Conn. Attorney General William Tong is participating in talks with Purdue Pharma, and its owners, the Sackler family, about their offer to settle more than 2,000 lawsuits against the company for $10 billion to $12 billion.
Posted inPolitics
Federal flap over ‘sanctuaries’ for immigrants mires CT policing money in court battles
Connecticut has finally received its 2017 federal policing money, but future grants are embroiled in legal fights over immigration.
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GOP immigration bill would allow lawsuits against ‘sanctuaries’ like Connecticut
WASHINGTON – A House Republican immigration bill adopts a new tactic to punish “sanctuary” cities and states – making it easier to sue them. The legislation aims to punish states like Connecticut that fail to respond to some requests from federal immigration authorities to hold prisoners past their release date so they can be picked up and deported.