Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

2 days ago | masslawyersweekly.com | Eric T. Berkman

In brief BLS judge finds malpractice claim excluded by “prior knowledge” clause Attorney disqualified for conflict of interest in noncompete case Appeals Court had suggested ethical breach by using confidential info Insurance coverage denied for foreseeable malpractice claim A professional liability insurance policy did not cover a malpractice claim brought against an attorney who drafted a company’s standard noncompete agreement before representing one of the company’s principals against...

1 week ago | masslawyersweekly.com | Pat Murphy

In brief 1st Circuit rules EEOC emails lacked clear right-to-sue notice Lawsuit filed after 100 days deemed timely due to email ambiguity EEOC portal access issues prevented timely receipt of notice Decision clarifies standards for electronic right-to-sue delivery The 90-day limitations period for filing a lawsuit for race, gender and disability discrimination was not triggered by EEOC emails that notified the complainant’s attorney an important document had been added to his client’s online...

1 week ago | masslawyersweekly.com | Eric T. Berkman

In briefSuperior Court dismisses claims against out-of-state defendantsJurisdiction upheld only for Texas-based former employeeClaims included breach of contract, fraud and tortious interferenceCase underscores limits of personal jurisdiction and forum clausesMassachusetts has no jurisdiction over out-of-state defendants that allegedly engaged in tortious behavior to steal clients of a Massachusetts company, a Superior Court judge has decided. Judge Peter B.

2 weeks ago | masslawyersweekly.com | Eric T. Berkman

In briefJudge rules ex-CFO is entitled to indemnification from employerNo bad faith or gross negligence found in fiduciary breachChapter 93A and disgorgement claims rejected by the courtRuling warns companies on risks of broad indemnity clausesAn executive whom a jury found liable for breach of fiduciary duty — while making no finding of bad faith — was entitled to recoup defense costs pursuant to her former employer’s corporate indemnification agreement, a Superior Court judge has held.

2 weeks ago | masslawyersweekly.com | Jon Stojan

Motor vehicle accidents occur with alarming frequency on Massachusetts roadways, leaving victims facing physical injuries, emotional distress, and significant financial burdens. Recent data shows a troubling trend – deadly traffic incidents in Massachusetts increased by 7.3 percent in 2024, even as national figures showed improvement, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Navigating the aftermath, particularly the legal complexities, can feel overwhelming.