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Commercial – Chapter 93A – Joint owners
Where a plaintiff who cofounded an investment firm with the defendant has brought suit alleging that the defendant withheld yearly profit shares owed to the plaintiff and related entities, the defendant’s motion to dismiss a G.L.c. 93A claim should be allowed in part and denied…
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Immigration – Standing – Nondisclosure policy
Where the appellants — two immigration attorneys, a law firm and a legal services organization — filed suit to enjoin the Department of Homeland Security from routing discovery in immigration proceedings through Freedom of Information Act requests, the dismissal of the complaint…
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Criminal – Counsel waiver
Where a jury convicted a defendant on one count of conspiracy to commit health care fraud, one count of health care fraud, and three counts of money laundering, her convictions and 144-month sentence should be affirmed despite her argument that the trial judge violated her…
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Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling
Bayer won a St. Louis trial over Roundup cancer claims while awaiting a Missouri court ruling on its $7.25 billion settlement proposal. The post Bayer wins Roundup weedkiller cancer trial while awaiting settlement ruling appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Passport-related conviction valid despite trial errors
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a conviction for false statements on a passport application despite trial errors involving pending homicide charges. The post Passport-related conviction valid despite trial errors appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Mass torts and AI: Litigation that plays to technology’s strength
Mass tort litigation in the U.S. increasingly uses AI to manage high-volume, complex cases, aiding plaintiffs and defense in data analysis and case acquisition. The post Mass torts and AI: Litigation that plays to technology’s strength appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers…
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Tech Talk: Myers Dill
Myers Dill discusses AI adoption and technology strategies at Husch Blackwell in St. Louis, focusing on efficiency, training, and governance. The post Tech Talk: Myers Dill appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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New legal business tools plug-in for ChatGPT Enterprise
Intapp introduces Celeste plug-in for ChatGPT Enterprise, enabling law firms to access AI-powered business workflows within ChatGPT while preserving data permissions. The post New legal business tools plug-in for ChatGPT Enterprise appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Lindsay Clancy returns to court for hearing that could shape potential retrial
Lindsay Clancy is due back in court on Nov. 2 for a hearing that could determine whether she will be retried for killing her three young children at her Duxbury home in 2023. The post Lindsay Clancy returns to court for hearing that could shape potential retrial appeared first…
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Keeping your vessel stable during cross-examination
As trial lawyers, we are the captain of the ship. The case is our responsibility, not the experts. We cannot cede our case to our experts. We have to know the territory. The post Keeping your vessel stable during cross-examination appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Insurer liable for delayed disability benefits
The Appeals Court upheld Chapter 93A liability against an insurer for delaying disability benefits for two years despite medical evidence. The post Insurer liable for delayed disability benefits appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Plaintiffs: household product’s ingredients mislabeled
The plaintiffs’ adult child purchased a household product, which listed its active ingredient as ethyl alcohol, the type of alcohol used in alcoholic beverages. The post Plaintiffs: household product’s ingredients mislabeled appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Window-washer seriously injured when lift tips over
The plaintiff was a 30-year-old window-washer working for a second-tier subcontractor on a project involving the construction of a large apartment complex. The post Window-washer seriously injured when lift tips over appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Appeals – G.L.c. 211, §3
Where a single justice denied a petition for relief under G.L.c. 211, §3, that decision should be affirmed because the petitioner could have sought appellate relief in the ordinary course. The post Appeals – G.L.c. 211, §3 appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Insurance – Filed rate doctrine – Chapter 93A
Where a G.L.c. 93A complaint was filed concerning rates approved by the Massachusetts commissioner of insurance for defendants that provide motor vehicle insurance to present and former members of the U.S. military, a question should be certified to the Supreme Judicial Court…
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Applicants sought for CPCS term
The Supreme Judicial Court is seeking applicants for appointment to a four-year term on the Committee for Public Counsel Services. The post Applicants sought for CPCS term appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Utah criminally charges Kalshi with promoting illegal gambling
Utah's attorney general charged Kalshi and executives with promoting illegal online gambling amid ongoing legal disputes over prediction markets. The post Utah criminally charges Kalshi with promoting illegal gambling appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Fall River files countersuit vs. cannabis shop in $4.6M fee dispute
The city of Fall River filed a countersuit against a cannabis retailer in a dispute over community impact fees for cannabis operations. The post Fall River files countersuit vs. cannabis shop in $4.6M fee dispute appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Massachusetts lawyer census shows diversity gains, gaps
Massachusetts lawyer census reveals a younger, more diverse legal profession, but bar leaders warn of persistent gaps in advancement, mentorship and inclusion. The post Massachusetts lawyer census shows diversity gains, gaps appeared first on Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly .
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Motor vehicles – OUI – Alcotest 9510
Where (1) a defendant admitted to sufficient facts to warrant a guilty finding on the offense of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor and (2) after evidence came to light of government misconduct involving the calibration of Alcotest 9510…