Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

03/19/2025

A recently filed federal suit alleges a Waltham internet services company sold a New York City law firm’s domain name to an Indonesian gambling site without the firm’s permission.

A recently filed federal suit alleges a Waltham internet services company sold a New York City law firm’s domain name to an Indonesian gambling site without the firm’s permission.

03/19/2025

The head of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission included two Boston-based firms among a group of nearly two-dozen BigLaw firms receiving letters from the agency requesting information about their DEI-related employment practices.

The head of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission included two Boston-based firms among a group of nearly two-dozen BigLaw firms receiving letters from the agency requesting information about their DEI-related employment practices. The agency announced March 17 that EEOC Acting Chair Andr...

03/18/2025

Over the past 15 years, brothers J. Tucker Merrigan and Peter Merrigan have seen their teenage aspirations culminate in a thriving legal practice at Sweeney Merrigan, which focuses exclusively on catastrophic injury cases. The brothers' journey into law was inspired by their father, Hon. Thomas T. Merrigan, a seasoned litigator and former judge who joined the practice in 2014. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2024/11/25/in-the-lead-best-family-led-law-firms-2/

03/18/2025

A Woburn attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from her participation in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband to a detainee housed at the Donald W. Wyatt Detention Center in Rhode Island.

A Woburn attorney has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from her participation in a conspiracy to smuggle contraband to a detainee housed at the Donald W. Wyat

03/18/2025

U. Gwyn Williams, leader of the product liability, mass torts and consumer class actions litigation practice at Latham & Watkins, has nearly three decades of experience in a full range of courts. Her clients include manufacturers of retail products, including ci******es, industrial products and a wide range of pharmaceuticals and medical devices, as well as financial services companies. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2025/01/07/go-to-lawyers-for-business-litigation-2024/

03/17/2025

Founded in 1999 by three brothers, Sullivan & Sullivan honors a legal family legacy that began with Daniel J. Sullivan Sr. His grandsons Richard J. Sullivan and Mark D. Sullivan now lead the firm, while Eugene F. Sullivan Jr. serves as counsel. Sullivan & Sullivan specializes in complex civil litigation, with particular expertise in construction site accidents, product liability cases, and catastrophic injury representation. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2024/11/25/in-the-lead-best-family-led-law-firms-2/

03/17/2025

The state was entitled to an evidentiary hearing before a judge granted an OUI defendant’s motion to withdraw a guilty plea based on government misconduct involving the calibration of Alcotest 9510 breath-test devices, the Appeals Court has decided.

The state was entitled to an evidentiary hearing before a District Court judge granted an OUI defendant’s motion to withdraw a guilty plea based on government misconduct involving the calibration of Alcotest 9510 breath-test devices, the Appeals Court has decided.

03/17/2025

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority could be sued by a customer who was assaulted by a bus driver, the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled.

The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority could be sued by a customer who was assaulted by a bus driver, the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled.

03/17/2025

The U.S. District Court has announced that a well-respected member of the bench has decided to take senior status this spring.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has announced that a well-respected member of the bench has decided to take senior status later this spring. Clerk of Court Robert M. Farrell announced this month Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton has advised President Trump he intends to take senior...

03/17/2025

Michael P. Mullins, chair of the Insurance and Reinsurance Practice Group at Day Pitney, is an experienced courtroom advocate who represents companies of all kinds and sizes in complex commercial disputes. He acts on behalf of cedents, intermediaries and reinsurers in both arbitration and litigation, and represents insurance companies in regulatory investigations and other high stakes matters. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2025/01/07/go-to-lawyers-for-business-litigation-2024/

03/14/2025

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03/14/2025

A federal judge has denied Karen Read's bid to bar her retrial on two of the charges against her, joining the Supreme Judicial Court in finding that she can be retried on a murder charge in the death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe.

A federal judge has denied Karen Read's bid to bar her retrial on two of the charges against her, joining the Supreme Judicial Court in finding that she can be retried on a murder charge in the death of her boyfriend John O'Keefe.

03/14/2025

Paul R. Sugarman, who died on Feb. 26 at 93, made an indelible mark on the practice of tort law in Massachusetts while serving as mentor to many and as a champion for “the little guy” throughout his illustrious career, say those who knew him best.

Even after establishing himself as a legendary trial attorney, Paul R. Sugarman never forgot his humble beginnings. But if he needed a reminder, Sugarman could just look at the stern of his prized deep-sea fishing boat, the Arbutus 25, named for the address of his childhood home in Dorchester. Sugar...

03/14/2025

Gov. Maura T. Healey has nominated the acting clerk-magistrate for the Juvenile Court serving Barnstable, Sandwich and Yarmouth to take over the job on a permanent basis.

Gov. Maura T. Healey has nominated the acting clerk-magistrate for the Juvenile Court serving Barnstable, Sandwich and Yarmouth to take over the job on a permanent basis. Healey on March 12 nominated Robert Palumbo as clerk-magistrate of the Plymouth Division of Barnstable Juvenile Court. Palumbo ha...

03/14/2025

Family values run deep at personal injury law firm Colucci, Colucci & Marcus, where both Dino M. Colucci and Darin Colucci serve as senior trial attorneys. Throughout its history, the firm has employed up to eight additional family members in various administrative capacities, from bookkeeping to reception, creating a tightknit professional environment. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2024/11/25/in-the-lead-best-family-led-law-firms-2/

03/14/2025

A partner with Conn Kavanaugh, Andrew R. Dennington handles commercial litigation, securities industry disputes, employment law and professional liability cases. He regularly defends employers against claims of discrimination and wage and hour violations and has experience with trade secrets and non-competition agreements. In addition, he represents professionals in malpractice claims and disciplinary proceedings. Read more: https://masslawyersweekly.com/2025/01/07/go-to-lawyers-for-business-litigation-2024/

03/14/2025

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03/13/2025

A high school student can bring constitutional and Title IX claims against her principal and the school district over the principal’s alleged non-physical sexual harassment, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has found.

A high school student can bring constitutional and Title IX claims against her principal and the school district over the principal’s alleged non-physical sexual harassment, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has found. Plaintiff Adrianna Wadsworth alleged that while she was a student at Medoma...