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Lawyers, traders among 30 charged in global insider trading case
Federal prosecutors in Boston announced that 30 people, including corporate lawyers and financial professionals have been indicted in connection with an insider trading scheme that relied on information about mergers stolen from major law firms.
Snap Judgments: Lawyers weigh in on Rollins running for Suffolk DA
Lawyers offer their thoughts on Rachael Rollins’ potential bid for her old job as Suffolk County district attorney.
Appeals Court upholds attorney’s $309K debt to ex-law partner
Appeals Court affirms $309K judgment in law firm dispute, finding no contract amendment and rejecting good faith claims in partnership breakup case.
Attorney-client privilege in the AI era: What does ‘Heppner’ mean for practitioners?
As AI continues to evolve, so will its impact on the practice of law, and Massachusetts practitioners must be ready.
Thank you, Ken: 40 years later, lawyer remembers unexpected ‘break’ from mentor that boosted his career
Ken Laurence taught me the importance not only of developing those who work for you but in trusting them, and how you communicate that when you need them to step up — and maybe even take your place.
Suffolk DA: Law expanding CPCS hiring tilting pay landscape
Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden applauded the Legislature on March 24 for the law it passed last summer to end a work stoppage among some bar advocates. But he said that law also spun off "some, I think, unintended consequences that simply have to be addressed."
Company admits it diverted private patient records to law firms
GuardDog Telehealth admitted to diverting private patient records from multiple US health systems to law firms, settling a lawsuit by Epic Systems over privacy violations.
Lawyer can keep $140K in ‘nonrefundable’ fees
Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled a lawyer can keep $140K in fees, finding he earned the amount despite claims of unfair and deceptive billing practices.
Global firm expands with office in Boston
Global law firm Reed Smith announced on March 17 the opening of a Boston office, its 21st office in the United States.
CPCS attorneys flag expansion strain in push for unionization rights
Massachusetts CPCS attorneys push for unionization rights citing overwhelming caseloads and lack of management support amid recent expansion efforts.
Local firm leaders mull changing legal landscape
Law firms are embracing hybrid work, AI tools and mergers as rising costs, succession planning and regulatory pressure reshape legal operations.
Trump administration seeks to revive executive orders targeting law firms
The Trump administration seeks to revive executive orders targeting four major U.S. law firms, arguing federal judges exceeded their authority in blocking the directives.
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
