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Notable & Quotable: MBA members in the news and more

Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022

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  • "Constable qualifies as ‘debt collector’ under FDCPA," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Aug. 15). MBA member Christopher M. Brine commented on a federal judge's decision that plaintiffs can pursue Fair Debt Collection Practices Act claims against a constable who supervised the seizure of a vehicle.

  • "Liability carrier can recoup defense, settlement costs from insured," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Aug. 15). MBA Civil Litigation Section Council member Thomas R. Murphy and MBA member Praven Shenoy discussed a U.S. District Court judge's decision that a liability insurer can recoup defense and settlement costs after a personal injury claim that it defended under a unilateral reservation of rights was later found not to be covered by the policy.

  • "Law firm can’t be sued in Massachusetts for ‘libelous’ blog," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Aug. 15). MBA member Tyler E. Chapman commented on a U.S. District Court judge's decision that a Maryland law firm and its founding partner are not subject to personal jurisdiction in Massachusetts for allegedly posting a libelous blog entry about an Andover attorney.
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