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Legal Malpractice Law – 1/31/2018
Wisconsin Court of Appeals Causation, damages: Summary judgment in favor of law firm affirmed where former client failed to show he suffered any damages from representation in underlying case, because he could not establish the financial losses he suffered for a condominium construction project would have been less, but for [...]
Morrison Mahoney Partner Mike Racette Commented on an Appeals Court Decision for Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly
Morrison Mahoney partner Mike Racette has been quoted on the front page of Massachusetts Lawyer’s Weekly for January 22, 2018. Mike commented on an Appeals Court decision holding that deposition testimony could be admitted when the witness was not available due to pleading the 5th at trial.
Morrison Mahoney Partner Michael Racette Prevails at the Massachusetts Appeals Court
The Massachusetts Appeals Court held for the first time that a witness’ deposition testimony can be used at a civil trial under the prior recorded testimony exception to the hearsay rule where the witness is unavailable due to a valid invocation of the privilege against self-incrimination.
Morrison Mahoney Partner Tony Abeln and Associate John Babcock author article on Rule 73 for PLDF Quarterly
Morrison Mahoney Partner Tony Abeln and Associate John Babcock author “Medical Malpractice Tribunal Process Overhaul,” in the December 2017 issue Professional Liability Defense Federation Newsletter
Morrison Mahoney Partners Cheryl Enright and Peter Knight Retire
As 2017 comes to a close, Morrison Mahoney LLP bids farewell, adieu, and good luck to two partners retiring at the end of the year, Cheryl Enright and Peter Knight. Cheryl Enright Cheryl joined Morrison Mahoney in 1990. She was a graduate of Suffolk Law School and Emmanuel College. Cheryl entered [...]
Morrison Mahoney Partner Tory Weigand prevails in Appellate court
Morrison Mahoney Partner Tory Weigand successfully argued in MA Court Appeals Court affirming a lower court’s ruling that a professional liability insurer was fully within its rights when it settled a med mal verdict over the objections of its insured. See article published in Law360.
