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Labor & Employment Judicial Update

Dixon v. City of Malden, 464 Mass. 446 (2013):  The city of Malden terminated the plaintiff in March 2007.  At the time, the plaintiff had accrued fifty days of unused vacation time.  The city did not pay him the unused vacation time on the date of termination, but continued the plaintiff’s salary and benefits for about three months.  The plaintiff then sued for the unused vacation time under the Wage Act (M.G.L. Ch. 149, §§ 148 & 150). 
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BBA's Writers Pool: Securities Enforcement in the Wake of the Financial Crisis

Nearly five years after the financial crisis, its continuing impact on regulatory and criminal enforcement was explored on April 4 at “Securities Enforcement: Recent Developments, Trial Strategies & Getting to a Non-Prosecution Agreement.”  
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Litigation Committees

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution Committee
    This committee hosts speakers on a wide variety of issues relating to arbitration, mediation and other dispute resolution processes. It strives to offer programs that are of value to individuals who serve as mediators and arbitrators, as well as advocates representing clients in dispute resolution processes, both domestic and international.

    Contact Information

    Christopher D. Strang

    Desmond, Strang & Scott, LLP

    (857) 233-5534

    Catherine E. Shanks

    (401) 862-3798

  • Antitrust & Business Litigation Committee
    This committee provides a means of dialogue and learning for members who share an interest in business litigation.

    Contact Information

    Kevin J. O'Connor

    Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP

    (617) 378-4394

    Adam B. Ziegler

    Donnelly, Conroy & Gelhaar, LLP

    (617) 720-2880

  • Class Actions Committee
    This committee explores the ever-changing landscape of class action practice and procedure in federal and state courts in a wide variety of areas, including mass torts, environmental law, securities and consumer fraud.

    Contact Information

    Matthew Edward Miller

    Foley Hoag LLP

    (617) 832-1000

    Elizabeth A. Ryan

    Bailey and Glasser LLP

    (617) 439 6730

  • Construction Law Committee
    This committee addresses all aspects of construction law, including contract documents and alternative project delivery systems; construction litigation, arbitration and ADR; public contract law and other legal issues of interest to practitioners who handle matters relating to construction.

    Contact Information

    John McNamara

    Domestico, Lane & McNamara, LLP

    (508) 626-9000

    Michael P. Sams

    Kenney & Sams, P.C.

    (508) 490-8500

    Hugh J. Gorman

    Prince Lobel Tye LLP

    (617) 456-8000

  • Environmental Litigation Committee
    This committee focuses on Chapter 21E, CERCLA, insurance, clean air and clean water litigation.

    Contact Information

    Michael W. Dingle

    Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection

    Peter F. Durning

    Mackie Shea O'Brien, PC

    (617) 266-5700

  • Federal Practice and Procedure Committee
    This committee concentrates on developments in federal civil procedure and practical issues affecting practice in federal court. Areas covered include changes and proposed changes to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the District of Massachusetts' Local Rules; reports of new and significant decisions interpreting the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Evidence; and presentations concerning such practical matters as the District of Massachusetts' mediation program and the use of technology in the courtroom.

    Contact Information

    Christine M. Genaitis

    Collora LLP

    (617) 371-1000

    Meredith Lee Ainbinder

    Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP

    (617) 443-9292

  • Intellectual Property Litigation Committee
    This is a joint committee between the Intellectual Property and Litigation Sections. This committee provides education concerning the enforcement of patent, trademark, copyright and trade secrets rights as well as the defense of those accused of infringing on such rights, in federal and state courts and before the International Trade Commission.

    Contact Information

    William Rocha

    Robins, Kaplan, Miller & Ciresi L.L.P.

    (617) 267-2300

    Kerry L. Timbers

    Sunstein Kann Murphy & Timbers LLP

    (617) 443-9292

  • Litigation Membership Committee
    This committee aims to increase participation in the Section through outreach activities.

    Contact Information

    Kelli Powell

    Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

    (617) 526-6819

  • Litigation Public Policy Committee
    The BBA is very active in legislative and regulatory changes. Attorneys are often asked to lend their expertise.

    Contact Information

    Sarah Elizabeth Ashby

    Psychemedics Corporation

    (978) 206-8220

    David W. Robinson

    Ruberto, Israel & Weiner, P.C.

    (617) 742-4200

  • Litigation Public Service Committee
    Each year in recognition of Pro Bono Month, this committee, along with the Rappaport Center for Law and Public Service at Suffolk University Law School holds a pro bono opportunities fair for attorneys and law students. The committee also focuses on pro bono trainings and brown bag programming.

    Contact Information

    Manisha Hemendra Bhatt

    Greater Boston Legal Services

    (617) 603-1520

  • Massachusetts Practice and Procedure Committee
    This committee concentrates on developments in Massachusetts civil procedure and practical issues affecting practice in Massachusetts courts.

    Contact Information

    Kristin Casavant

    Jones Day

    (617) 449-6907

    Rebecca A. MacDowell

    Brown Rudnick LLP

    (617) 856-8200

  • Professional Liability Committee
    This committee covers issues involving the liability of accountants, lawyers, physicians, architects and other professionals for malpractice, including liability under federal statutes and consumer protection laws.

    Contact Information

    John J. Jarosak

    Litchfield Cavo LLP

    (781) 309-1508

    Christopher R. Conroy

    Peabody & Arnold LLP

    (617) 951-2079

  • Securities Enforcement and Litigation Committee
    This committee aims to foster dialogue among the legal and investigatory staff of securities regulators, lawyers who represent companies and persons involved in regulatory investigations/enforcement proceedings and lawyers who represent plaintiffs in private securities litigation and shareholder derivative actions.

    Contact Information

    Michael Thomas Marcucci

    Jones Day

    (617) 342-8100

    R. Daniel O'Connor

    Ropes & Gray LLP

    (617) 951-7260

  • Steering Committee
    The leadership committee of the Section organizes programs and discusses policy. To inquire about opportunities, please contact the Section Co-Chairs.
  • Tort Committee
    This committee addresses all matters relating to injury and damage to persons and property.

    Contact Information

    Michael Brown

    Cooley Manion Jones LLP

    (617) 737-3100

    Stephen K Sugarman

    Sugarman & Sugarman, P.C.

    (617) 542-1000