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Notable & Quotable: MBA members in the news and more

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024

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"Unfair settlement practices claim survives summary judgment in chairlift case," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 8). MBA member J. Michael Conley commented on a U.S. District Court decision denying summary judgment to a defendant insurance company accused of unfair settlement practices by a boy who secured a $3.275 million jury verdict after falling from a ski lift.
"Disinherited son can’t challenge appointment of personal rep," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 8). MBA members Gabriel W. Bell and Eric D. Correira discussed an Appeals Court decision that a disinherited son who met the definition of "interested person" under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code did not have standing to challenge his stepmother’s appointment as personal representative of his father’s estate.

"For gun rights advocates, a ‘Bruen’ bonanza," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 8). MBA member Keith G. Langer was quoted in an article about recent legal developments related to gun rights in Massachusetts.

"Order in the class!" Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 8). Hon Mark A. Goldstein, first justice of the Gardner/Winchendon District Court, recently judged Western New England University School of Law's appellate advocacy class, which features MBA member Kyle S. Gray.

"Spotting and avoiding ‘material limitation’ conflicts of interest," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (Jan. 8). MBA member Michael J. Rossi wrote an article explaining how lawyers can avoid "material limitation" conflicts of interest.
MBA Executive Management Board member Peter Elikann was interviewed on Jan. 5 for a Court TV segment about the controversial case against Mansfield woman Karen Read, who is accused of fatally striking her police officer boyfriend with her SUV.