Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

11/20/2025

⚠️ Register today for our free webinar, Title IX, shifting guidance, and the school disciplinary process! ⚠️

Our panel will discuss a range of issues, including shifting guidance and regulations and liability risks for schools.

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11/20/2025

The former head of a laboratory at a Cambridge biomedical research institute could proceed with defamation claims against a subordinate who accused him of sexual harassment, a Suffolk Superior Court judge has ruled in partially denying defense motions for summary judgment.

A Suffolk Superior Court judge ruled that an ex-lab director may pursue defamation claims against a former subordinate who accused him of sexual harassment.

11/19/2025

Karen Read, who was found not guilty of murder in the death of her boyfriend, has filed a lawsuit accusing members of the State Police and several others of targeting her and shielding the real killers.

Karen Read has filed a lawsuit accusing members of the State Police and several others of targeting her and shielding the real killers.

11/19/2025

⚠️ Register today for our Legal Luminaries Awards! ⚠️

This event recognizes attorneys and others whose dedication and commitment to justice have made a lasting impact across diverse areas of legal practice in Central Massachusetts.

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11/18/2025

The Appeals Court has ruled that a man who pled guilty to gun charges was entitled to a new trial based on his attorney’s racist social media posts.

The Appeals Court ruled a defendant can withdraw his gun-charge plea after finding his attorney’s racist social media posts created a clear conflict of interest.

11/18/2025

⚠️ Submit your nomination for our Excellence in the Law Awards!⚠️

Each year at Excellence in the Law, we celebrate our Up & Coming Lawyers and honorees for excellence in pro bono, marketing, firm administration and paralegal work.

Nomination 🔗: https://bit.ly/4nF7qGA

11/18/2025

The dismissal of a complaint against a nurse practitioner should be vacated because a medical malpractice tribunal erred in finding that the plaintiff's offer of proof was not sufficient to raise a legitimate question of liability appropriate for judicial inquiry, the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled.

The dismissal of a complaint against a nurse practitioner should be vacated because a medical malpractice tribunal erred in finding that the plaintiff’s offer of proof was not sufficient to raise a legitimate question of liability appropriate for judicial inquiry, the Supreme Judicial Court has ru...

11/18/2025

⚠️ Registration is OPEN for our free webinar, Title IX, shifting guidance, and the school disciplinary process! ⚠️

Our panel will discuss a range of issues, including shifting guidance and regulations and liability risks for schools.

Registration 🔗: https://bit.ly/4i1pQjE

11/17/2025

A Superior Court judge has granted preliminary approval of a $14 million settlement in a long-running class-action lawsuit against Peterson Oil regarding its biodiesel fuel mix.

A Superior Court judge has granted preliminary approval of a $14 million settlement in a long-running class-action lawsuit against Peterson Oil regarding its biodiesel fuel mix.

11/14/2025

A graduate of Suffolk University Law School charged with computer crimes has failed in his bid to remove bail conditions — including a ban on unsupervised internet access — that he claims impair his ability to assist in his own defense.

A federal magistrate rejected a Suffolk Law graduate’s request to lift his internet ban, citing danger to alleged victims in an online stalking case.

11/14/2025

⚠️ Registration is OPEN for our Legal Luminaries Awards! ⚠️

This event recognizes attorneys and others whose dedication and commitment to justice have made a lasting impact across diverse areas of legal practice in Central Massachusetts.

Register 🔗: https://bit.ly/3LvrIVL

11/13/2025

The Governor's Council has confirmed new judges nominated by Gov. Maura T. Healey in October to the Superior and Probate & Family courts.

The Governor's Council has confirmed new judges nominated by Gov. Maura T. Healey in October to the Superior and Probate & Family courts.