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Morrison Mahoney Partner Joseph Flanagan Quoted in the Boston Business Journal
Morrison Mahoney Partner Joseph Flanagan recently contributed to a piece in the Boston Business Journal.
John Flahive Obtains Defense Verdict in Medical Malpractice Trial
The verdict followed a week-and-a-half-long medical malpractice trial in the Worcester County Superior Court.
Morrison Mahoney Partner Anthony Abeln Authors Chapter on Negligence for Mass Tort Law Manual
Morrison Mahoney Partner Anthony Abeln recently authored the chapter on “Negligence,” for MCLE's Massachusetts Tort Law Manual’s 3rd Edition May 2019 update. The chapter outlines the elements of a negligence claim, including duty, breach, causation, and damages.
Bill Smart Prevails in Hospital Credentialing Hearing
Morrison Mahoney Partner Bill Smart prevailed in a hospital credentialing matter on behalf of our client, a tele-radiologist. The hospital's Credentials and Medical Executive Committee (MEC) had voted to recommend that the Board of Trustees deny our client’s reappointment to the medical staff following a seven-figure malpractice settlement that arose from care at another facility.
Morrison Mahoney Partners Jack Burke and Meredith Rainey Publish Guide to MA Workers’ Comp Law
The guide is designed to address Massachusetts Laws requiring workers’ compensation coverage, including injuries, employers, and employments covered; the benefits available; the claim process; penalties for an employer’s failure to obtain workers’ compensation coverage; and anti-retaliation provisions.
Morrison Mahoney Partner Daniel S. Marvin Outlines Cybersecurity Regulations for the Alternative Finance Bar Association
Businesses in the alternative lending industry face unique cybersecurity challenges. If a business falls victim to a breach, the costs can quickly pile up; expenses can include remediation, business interruption, forensic investigation, restoration of network operations, legal fees and of course, reputational harm. Businesses engaged in alternative lending must be aware of the following laws and regulations to maintain best data privacy and cybersecurity practices: the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (GLBA), the Federal Trade Commission Act (FTC), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), the New York State Department of Financial Services’ (DFS) cyber security requirements, state consumer data privacy laws and state breach notification laws.
