As phased reopening plans are initiated across the country, many business owners are fearful that reopening may bring with it the possibility of significant liability exposure for COVID-19 related lawsuits. Businesses already feeling the impact of a national economic crisis could face an even more devastating financial impact absent some type of protection. It is inevitable that members of the public will continue to contract COVID-19, despite the precautionary measures in place and those contemplated…

For all Americans, the beginning of June brings with it the lifting of stay-at-home orders and the reopening of the economies of every state. Yet, many experts warn that it could be months or even years before everyday life returns to normal. While the “new” American way of life is uncertain at best, recent trends in litigation provide some insight into the types of claims that are likely to arise out of the COVID-19 pandemic.…

Partner Jeff McLucas explores Employment Issues in the Age of Coronavirus. For more information, we encourage you to contact Jeff and visit the Employment Litigation section of the MG+M website.  COVID-19 has impacted the entire planet and the daily lives of all. The pandemic has turned our valued first responders into heroic warriors on the front lines of the battle against the virus. COVID-19 has wreaked a tragic toll upon the population, taking lives and…

Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 93A and 176D have long provided the plaintiffs’ personal injury bar with an exceptionally sharp check on insurance carriers’ settlement practices. While many claims under Chapter 93A/176D appear from the outset to be pro forma, a recent Massachusetts Appeals Court in Chiulli v. Liberty Mutual Insurance, Inc., 97 Mass. App. Ct. 248 (2020) illustrates the perils of Chapter 93A/176D violations in settlement practices and the substantial penalties that may be imposed in the event…

The COVID-19 crisis has had an impact on every court across the nation, both at the state and federal levels, postponing and delaying countless civil litigation hearings and trials. There is still a great deal of uncertainty as to when social distancing guidelines will be relaxed and when states will begin to resume normal business activities. The continued postponement of hearings and trials will result in a tremendous backlog of cases vying for the attention…

We are all feeling the impact that COVID-19 is having on our lives, both personally and professionally. In an effort to assist our clients as they navigate the myriad of business and legal challenges they are facing during this difficult time, MG+M has prepared a report summarizing the actions taken by state and court systems as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report contains comprehensive information concerning court orders and individual state’s emergency orders…