Attorneys Marie Chafe, Emily Slaman, and Daniel Walsh-Rogalski recently published the “First Circuit” section of “New Federal Rule of Evidence Rule 702: A Circuit-by-Circuit Guide to Overruled ‘Wayward Caselaw’” in the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC) 2024 summer newsletter.
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Carol Starkey Promoted to Vice Chair of the MLAC Board
We are proud to announce that Partner Carol Starkey has been promoted to Vice Chair of the Massachusetts Legal Assistance Corporation (MLAC) Board.
George Ford Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2024 Hall of Fame Inductee
Conn Kavanaugh is proud to announce that George Ford will be inducted into the 2024 Mass Lawyers Weekly Hall of Fame.
Conn Kavanaugh Welcomes Patricia Shumaker
Conn Kavanaugh is pleased to announce that Patricia M. Shumaker has joined the firm as partner in the Estate Planning/Administration group.
Alexis P. Theriault Appointed Co-Chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Business and Commercial Litigation Section
Alexis P. Theriault has been appointed co-chair of the Boston Bar Association’s Business and Commercial Litigation Section for the 2024-2026 term, starting in August.
Family Law Partner Kirsten Young Appointed to a 3-Year Term on the Mass Bar’s Joint Bar Committee
The Joint Bar Committee on Judicial Appointments is one of the last layers of review in the judicial nominating process and works to ensure that candidates for the tenure positions are both qualified and competent.
Client Alert: Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Affirms That Violations of Prompt Pay Act Have “Meaningful Consequences” for All Participants in Construction Industry
Conn Kavanaugh’s construction law team recently achieved a successful result at the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) in a decision that will have significant impact for the Massachusetts construction industry.
Brendan Kelley’s Article Published in MassBar Association Review
Attorney Brendan Kelley’s article, “Scenarios Where American Pipe Tolling May Not Fit In Massachusetts,” was recently published in the Complex Commercial Litigation Section of the MassBar Association Review.
Jim Peloquin Presented at the 13th Annual Massachusetts Municipal Lawyers Association (MMLA) Public Construction and Infrastructure Conference
On June 6, Jim presented on tips for success at mediation geared towards helping lawyers (in the audience) understand what is effective with mediators and the goal of settling cases.
Yi Ke Accepted into PILP Program by the Boston Bar Association
All of her colleagues at Conn Kavanaugh congratulate Yi for this prestigious acceptance. PILP stands for Public Interest Leadership Program and Yi is the perfect participant.