Anton Chekhov famously observed that any gun introduced to a story must be fired. And indeed Hollywood producers and directors have followed that rule without fail for about 100 years, recently with tragic consequences on the...more
11/10/2021
/ Criminal Liability ,
Death Benefits ,
Design Defects ,
Duty of Care ,
Film Industry ,
Life Insurance ,
LMRA ,
Negligence ,
Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCCA) ,
Unions ,
Workplace Safety ,
Wrongful Death
On January 31, 2020, the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency under the Public Health Service Act to aid the health care community’s response to the spread...more
Across the country, hospitals and healthcare providers are facing an unprecedented surge of patients with COVID-19 symptoms while continuing to care for patients with other medical conditions. Responding adequately to the...more
4/21/2020
/ Absolute Immunity ,
Assisted Living Facilities (ALFs) ,
Civil Liability ,
Coronavirus/COVID-19 ,
Exceptions ,
First Responders ,
Governor Baker ,
Gross Negligence ,
Health Care Providers ,
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) ,
Home Health Care ,
Hospitals ,
Medical Malpractice ,
Nurses ,
Nursing Homes ,
Physicians ,
Public Health Emergency ,
Recklessness ,
Relief Measures ,
Skilled Nursing Facility ,
Temporary Regulations
Drug warning labels must comply with federal regulations and receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) before going to market. Therefore, manufacturers may argue that state law actions related to the...more
A number of former NFL players recently filed an appeal in the Illinois Appellate Court challenging a lower court ruling that dismissed their claims against helmet manufacturer Riddell as untimely. The players alleged that...more
Chapter 93A, § 11 provides a right of action to persons engaged in business who suffer a loss of money or property as a result of unfair methods of competition, or unfair or deceptive acts or practices, used by another...more
4/9/2019
/ Abuse of Discretion ,
Appeals ,
Attorney's Fees ,
Commercial Property Owners ,
Commercial Tenants ,
Competition ,
Damages ,
Landlords ,
Lease Termination ,
MA Supreme Judicial Court ,
Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices