On July 9, more than a week after the murder trial of Karen Read ended in a mistrial, MBA Executive Management Board member Peter Elikann discussed the fallout from the case as he was interviewed by The Boston Globe, Boston 25 News and NBC10 Boston.
"Tenant’s implied covenant claim against Harvard reinstated," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 8). MBA member Thomas Bhisitkul commented on an Appeals Court decision that a commercial lessee could bring a claim against Harvard University for breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing over construction-related closures that allegedly caused the business to fail.
"Federal judge tosses suit over police shooting of mentally ill man," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 8). MBA member Howard Friedman discussed a federal judge's dismissal of an excessive force claim stemming from the fatal shooting of a mentally disturbed armed robbery suspect who picked up a knife after an officer's beanbag gun misfired.
"Snap Judgments: Attorneys weigh in on legacy of Karen Read trial," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 8). MBA members Asaf J. Sarno, Ryan P. Sullivan and Hon. John “Jack” T. Lu (ret.) shared their takeaways from the recently concluded murder trial of Karen Read.
- "The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action — one year later," Bay State Banner (July 4). MBA Secretary Shayla Mombeleur was interviewed about the state of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in higher education and other industries following the Supreme Court's decision one year ago to end race-based admissions practices.
On July 2, MBA Executive Management Board member Peter Elikann spoke with 10 news outlets about the mistrial declaration in the murder trial of Karen Read. Those outlets included NBC 10 Boston, Boston 25 News, the Surviving the Survivor podcast and TMZ Live.
"Karen Read’s deadlocked jury leads to mistrial in Boston police officer boyfriend’s death," WGBH (July 1). MBA Criminal Justice Section Council Chair Barry Bisson discussed what to expect now that the murder trial of Karen Read has ended in a mistrial.
"Dunkin’ franchise owners face liability for employee’s misconduct," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 1). MBA Past President Marsha V. Kazarosian commented on an Appeals Court decision that a Dunkin' customer who accused an employee of racially motivated mistreatment can bring state civil rights and Chapter 93A claims against corporate entities affiliated with the franchise.
"SJC’s Medicaid ruling leaves elder law bar asking questions," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 1). MBA members Patricia Keane Martin and Lisa M. Neeley discussed a Supreme Judicial Court decision affirming MassHealth's denial of long-term care benefits for a nursing home resident based on its conclusion that his wife could not be deemed a noncooperating spouse.
"Some see downside to revenge porn law’s expansion of abuse definition," Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly (July 1). MBA Criminal Justice Section Council member Murat Erkan discussed concerns among criminal defense attorneys with certain aspects of the new state law that criminalizes "revenge porn." In a supplement to the article, MBA Complex Commercial Litigation Section Council member Andrea C. Kramer highlighted the need for legislative action to extend employment protections to victims of domestic violence.
"What happens if there is a hung jury in the Karen Read trial? What to know," Worcester Telegram & Gazette (June 28). MBA Executive Management Board member Peter Elikann discussed the possibility that the judge in the murder trial of Karen Read could declare a mistrial. The article also appeared in the Pembroke Mariner and the Marlborough Enterprise.