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Latest News in Connecticut
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January 07, 2026
Convicted Oil Trader Agrees To $1.7M Forfeiture For Bribes
A former Freepoint Commodities LLC and Arcadia Fuels Ltd. oil trader convicted of paying bribes to Brazilian officials has reached a $1.7 million forfeiture agreement with federal prosecutors, who initially asked the Connecticut court for $7.8 million.
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January 06, 2026
Judge Hints Conn. Dentist's Press Release Claims Lack Teeth
A Connecticut appellate judge seemed to doubt Tuesday that a dentist had asserted clear constitutional claims against state officials who issued a press release about his $300,000 False Claims Act settlement, suggesting the case might actually sound in defamation.
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January 06, 2026
Financial Firm Seeks $5M From Rival That Lured Adviser
Minnesota-based financial planning firm Wealth Enhancement Group LLC has asked a Connecticut Superior Court judge to issue a $5 million damages and costs verdict against a rival accused of hiring a WEG adviser and scheming to draw an alleged $27 million in assets under management into its coffers.
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January 06, 2026
Drugmakers Fight Multifront Legal Battles Over GLP-1s
In the wake of U.S. Food and Drug Administration approvals for GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, surging public demand and massive profits have inspired a broad range of drugmaker litigation against competitors, alleged counterfeits and telehealth providers.
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January 06, 2026
How Shareholder Activism Fared In 2025
2025 was a turbulent yet transformative year in shareholder activism, and there are several key takeaways to help companies prepare for a 2026 that is shaping up to be even more lively, including increased focus on retail investors and the use of social media as a tool, say attorneys at Sidley.
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