The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently affirmed the dismissal of a direct claim against an attorney based on the litigation privilege. The attorney, who represented the wife in a divorce proceeding, was sued by creditors of the ex-husband for allegedly “colluding” to create a bogus divorce agreement, avoiding payment to the husband’s creditors. In Massachusetts, […]
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Supreme Judicial Court Adopts Amendments to Mass. Rules of Professional Conduct
By Michael J. Rossi
Increased Litigation Regarding Food and Beverage Product Labeling Creates Risk for Manufacturers
By Christopher P. Fitzgerald, Esq.
Medication Errors Lead to a Criminal Conviction: What Nurses Should Know about the RaDonda Vaught Verdict
By Alexis P. Theriault, Esq.
SJC Holds that Bar Counsel has Burden of Proof on Whether Disclosed Information is “Generally Known” for Violation of Rules of Professional Conduct 1.6 (a) and 1.9 (c)
By Brendan P. Kelley, Litigation Attorney at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP in Boston, MA
Late Payment of Wages Means Triple Liability for Employers Even If Wages Are Paid Before Suit is Filed
By Catherine M. DiVita, Employment Law Attorney at Conn Kavanaugh Rosenthal Peisch & Ford, LLP in Boston, MA
U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Testing Mandate for Large Employers
On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court dealt a swift – but not final – blow to the OSHA standard requiring vaccination or weekly testing of workers at private employers with 100 or more employees.
How do I talk to my parents about estate planning?
It can be challenging to open up a conversation with parents about their estate planning if that kind of openness is not the culture of your family. That being said, it is a good idea to start right now in creating this culture so that your children never end up googling this. Here are some recommendations for getting started and for what to ask.