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Advocacy for seniors
At its recent annual meeting, the Massachusetts chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys honored Sen. Michael F. Rush and other civic leaders for their advocacy of elder […]
‘Summit’ looks at ways to increase law firm diversity
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly and Color Magazine partnered to present the Diversity and Inclusion Legal Practice Summit, hosted at JAMS’ Boston office. A series of speakers addressed how the legal industry […]
Hampden County lawyers make sure tots get their toys
The Hampden County Bar Association hosted its annual gathering over the holidays at the Sheraton in Springfield. Members and guests came bearing gifts for Toys for Tots, contributing a large […]
For attendees of bench-bar event, chance to delve into appellate issues
The Flaschner Judicial Institute, Supreme Judicial Court and Appeals Court held an appellate bench-bar conference to address issues identified by Flaschner in a survey of attorneys who appear before the […]
WBA celebrates milestone anniversary at annual gala
The Women’s Bar Association welcomed members of the Massachusetts legal community to the Marriott Copley Place in Boston’s Back Bay for its 2018 Annual Gala. The event helped mark the […]
Most important meal of the day
Private practice lawyers, in-house counsel, and law firm service providers attended a kickoff meeting at Fenway Park for the City Year Boston Legal Community Breakfast Host Committee.
Reception welcomes newest Access to Justice Fellows class
Members of the Massachusetts nonprofit and legal communities gathered at the John Adams Courthouse in Boston to help Lawyers Clearinghouse and the Access to Justice Commission kick off the seventh […]
NELF bestows coveted Cabot Award
The New England Legal Foundation held its fifth annual John G.L. Cabot Award Dinner at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston on Oct. 23. The evening’s guest of honor was […]
Inaugural ‘Business Law Dinner’ celebrates in-house counsel, others
JAMS hosted its inaugural Business Law Dinner at Mistral in Boston on Nov. 29, honoring in-house counsel in Massachusetts whose work has helped advance global economic development. Ten in-house counsel […]
A warm feeling
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Events across commonwealth mark Conflict Resolution Week
In celebration of Conflict Resolution Week, the Massachusetts Bar Association’s Dispute Resolution Section welcomed dispute resolution professionals and the public to four free programs held across the state. The week’s […]
Off the record
Norfolk County attorneys, judges and court personnel packed the hall for a Dec. 13 seminar on the state’s new law on expunging records, co-hosted by District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey […]
Verdicts & Settlements
- Injury during baby’s adenoidectomy leads to stroke
- Construction worker’s hand caught in cement mixer
- Worker trapped in freezer, dies during steam cleaning
- Pedestrian, 69, hit by motor vehicle while in crosswalk
- Four-vehicle pileup leaves driver with spinal cord injury
- Nursing home staff blamed for kidney-failure death
- Pharmacy’s late delivery blamed for patient’s death
- Man, 25, drowns after swimming lesson at fitness club
Opinion Digests
- Jurisdiction – Forum selection clause – Non-signatory
- Criminal – Responsibility
- Attorneys – Lien
- Landlord and tenant – Default judgment
- Zoning – Constructive grant – Comprehensive permit
- Fraud – False Claims Act – Settlement share
- Civil practice – Discovery – Cybersecurity
