- "Mass. Bar Association voices support for sanctuary cities,
comprehensive immigration reform,'" The Republican (Jan. 30) -- MBA President
Jeffrey N. Catalano was quoted about a resolution
passed by the House of Delegates last week which confirms support
for immigration rights and sanctuary cities in response to recent
changes in federal immigration policy. Catalano was also quoted
about the MBA's resolution in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly online
story.
- "Homicide charges sought for heroin dealers,'" Gloucester Times (Jan. 30) -- MBA Chief Legal
Counsel and Chief Operating Officer Martin W.
Healy commented on the ability of prosecutors to file
murder charges against drug dealers accused of delivering fatal
doses of heroin. Proposed legislation would allow prosecutors to
charge such dealers with second-degree murder, punishable by a
mandatory sentence of 10 years in prison. The story also appeared
in several other Community Newspaper holdings, including the
Salem News.
- "Massachusetts legal aid groups see uptick in calls since
Donald Trump's election,'" The Republican (Jan. 26) -- MBA President
Jeffrey N. Catalano provided commentary for a
story on the public's increased outreach to legal aid groups in
light of recent changes to federal immigration policy. The story
framed the issue around coverage of the 18th Annual Walk to the
Hill for Civil Legal Aid on Jan. 26.
- "Lawyers hoping SJC turns tide in 'war on trusts,'"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 30) -- MBA members
Harry S. Margolis and Lisa M.
Neeley offered their thoughts on two forthcoming decisions
from the SJC involving irrevocable trusts and MassHealth
benefits.
- "A winning disposition,'" Massachusetts Lawyers
Weekly (Jan. 30) -- MBA member Norman S.
Zalkind was profiled in a "Luminaries of the Law" piece
about his career as a criminal defense attorney.
- "Walgreen's not liable for failure to refill prescription,'"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 30) -- MBA members
Elizabeth N. Mulvey and Martin C.
Foster commented on a recent Superior Court decision
concerning liability for failure to refill a prescription.
Press Releases:
The MBA announced its Immigration Resolution onMonday, Jan. 30.