Today’s opinion, Digan v. Luxco, Inc., 2026 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 209391 (D. Mass. Sept. 16, 2026), arises from the bad combination of an open flame, a fraternity party, and Everclear alcohol. For those who’ve never encountered Everclear, it’s a 95%
The Doorman Fallacy: How Defining an Occupation by Its Tasks will Leave Us All Unemployed
(Law) Librarians are the Unsung Heroes of the Web
Yesterday, Dave Winer shared that librarians are the unsung heroes of the web. It’s so true, just read the points Winer made.
- The early web was just this incredible new tool that no one knew yet how it would be
BRB Risk Jobs Board — Client Guidelines Attorney (Arnold & Porter)
Following last week’s post regarding the open Conflicts Attorney position at Arnold & Porter, I’m pleased to highlight a second open role at the firm: “Conflicts Guidelines Attorney” —
- Arnold & Porter is an international law firm
Restitution Sentence Affirmed
District Court Erred Under Fed. R. Civ. P. 15(b) in Conforming Pleadings to Trial Evidence to Allow an Unpled Claim of Retaliation to Go to the Jury, First Circuit Holds
In DiFronzo v. City of Somerville, No. 25-1210 (1st Cir. Sept. 21, 2026), the First Circuit reverses in part a judgment in favor of the plaintiff in a First Amendment retaliation case, holding that one of the plaintiff’s theories
Massachusetts Appeals Court Clarifies Chapter 93A Liability in Landlord-Tenant Disputes
Massachusetts Appeals Court clarifies when Chapter 93A regulatory violations create liability in landlord-tenant disputes and what injury must be shown.
Massachusetts Debt Buyers and Collectors Will Cease Activities in the State Over Aggressive Tactics Including Vehicle Seizures
On September 14, 2026, Massachusetts Attorney General (AG) Andrea Campbell announced a settlement with several debt buying and debt collection companies and their owner, resolving a lawsuit that accused them of seizing consumers’ cars to coerce payments on unrelated debts.
Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: New Heritage Capital Invests in Carepoint
New Heritage Capital has invested in Carepoint Pharmacy, according to a news release.
Carepoint, founded in 2012 and based in Schaumburg, Illinois, is a platform that combines pharmacy dispensing capabilities with patient access hub services.
Heritage, founded