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Notable & Quotable: MBA members in the news and more
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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"‘Safer’ design is required for products case,"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 3). MBA members
Alan L. Cantor
,
John Egan
and
Cortney Godin
commented on a federal judge's decision finding that a woman could not bring a products liability suit against the manufacturer of a vaginal mesh device without alleging the availability of a safer alternative design.
"Section 230 of Communications Decency Act doesn’t shield car-share co.,"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 5). MBA member
Lee T. Gesmer
discussed a Supreme Judicial Court decision finding that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act did not shield an interactive service provider from a claim based on its own speech rather than the publication of a third party's content.
"ERISA plaintiffs need not allege individualized damages,"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 3). MBA member
Alden J. Bianchi
commented on a U.S. District Court judge's decision regarding the merits of an ERISA class action alleging that the managers of a 401(k) plan failed to follow prudent investment practices.
As bankruptcy judge prepares to retire, 1st Circuit decides not to fill seat … for now,"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 3). MBA member
Richard L. Levine
was quoted in an article about the impending retirement of U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge
Melvin S. Hoffman
, whose seat will not immediately be filled.
"Snap Judgments: Does Chauvin have a viable case for a new trial?"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 3). MBA Criminal Justice Section Council member
D. Christopher Dearborn
and MBA member
Leonard H. Kesten
discussed whether former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin has a realistic chance of securing a new trial following his recent conviction on charges stemming from the death of George Floyd.
"Civil business continues in the Superior Court,"
Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
(May 3). Superior Court Chief Justice
Judith Fabricant
and Judge
Mark D Mason
, a past MBA president, wrote an article about the state of civil business in the Superior Court.
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Other Articles in this Issue:
New Elder Law Education Guide and Podcast Episodes Released
Special Access to Justice Awards to be presented at the virtual MBA Annual Meeting on May 25
MBA members participate in Well-Being Week in Law
WBUR’s Becker to be recognized for excellence in journalism at
Lawyers Weekly
event
MBA’s O’Neil Honored by Worcester County Bar Association
Become an officer or director of the Young Lawyers Division
Probate Law Section members celebrate Law Day, volunteer at Dial-A-Lawyer
New ‘Traps’ Excerpt: Legatee as a witness to a will
Recent COVID-19 Court Notices
Upcoming CLE webinar schedule
Featured CLE Webinar: Join a discussion on the delivery of legal services and recent innovations on May 13
Get your questions answered at a 'Wake Up with Probate' Session
Be-Anywhere Benefit: My Bar Access
MassBar Bulletin: Member Updates
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