"Suppression order reversed under ‘good faith’ doctrine," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 27). MBA Criminal Justice Section Council member Murat Erkan commented on a 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decision reversing a suppression order for search warrants issued under applications that inadvertently omitted affidavits showing probable cause.
"Judge tosses FCA case stemming from alleged kickbacks," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 27). MBA member Suzanne E. Durrell commented on a U.S. District Court judge's decision that a whistleblower must show "but-for" causation to establish federal False Claims Act liability based on violations of the federal Anti-Kickback Statute.
"Pair of lawyers at prominent employment firm facing legal-mal suit," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 27. MBA Ethics Committee member Alan E. Brown discussed a malpractice suit filed against two Boston attorneys after they allegedly advised a terminated worker to pass on a severance package and then failed to preserve her right to pursue age and gender discrimination claims.
"Your client is facing a CID. Steps to consider," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 27). MBA member Michelle Peirce co-wrote a guide for attorneys who represent clients facing civil investigations under Chapter 93A.
"Coalition: Many who qualify can't get civil legal aid," The Eagle-Tribune (Jan. 25). MBA President Victoria M. Santoro was quoted in a recap of the MBA-sponsored Walk to the Hill for Civil Legal Aid, which took place at the State House on Jan. 23. WWLP also covered the event.
"Bar associations could be targeted, Trump DEI order says, spurring response from 2 of them," ABA Journal (Jan. 23). MBA President Victoria M. Santoro was quoted in an article about a new executive order that seeks to challenge diversity, equity and inclusion programs within the public and private sectors, including at bar associations.