HMDRS News

• August 2022
  HMDRS Promotes Dana Goheen to Senior Attorney
  

  We are pleased to announce the following promotion within the Firm:

  Dana M. Goheen, Esq.
  Senior Attorney

  We are happy to recognize the contributions Dana has made to the success of the firm and the interests of its clients during his tenure. 

• March 2022
  Jennifer Sheehan Moderates BBA Webinar on Insurance Coverage For Professional Liability Attorneys
  HMDRS’ Jenny Sheehan was invited to lead a seminar hosted by the Boston Bar Association discussing the recent trends in professional liability claims and important insurance coverage issues that arise in these types of claims.  As one of the firm’s “go-to” lawyers on insurance coverage issues, Jenny brought her expert insight and extensive experience in this area and was an ideal pick for the forum’s moderator.

• January 2022
  HMDRS Welcomes James L. Wilkinson, Esq.
  Jim Wilkinson has joined the Healthcare Team at HMDR&S.  He comes to us with many years of experience, having successfully defended Medical Professionals at all trial levels and before the various Boards of Professional Licensure in Massachusetts.  We are very pleased to welcome him to our team.

• January 2022
  HMDRS Announces Firm Promotions
  

  We are pleased to announce the following promotions within the Firm:

  Thomas (Toby) Bright, Esq.
  Equity Member

  Tracy A. Luvisi, Esq.
  Director

  Sean P. Carroll, Esq.
  Senior Attorney

  Ethan C. Ryder, Esq.
  Senior Attorney

  Ryan H. Paine, Esq.
  Senior Attorney

  We are happy to recognize the many contributions these outstanding individuals have made to the success of the firm and the interests of its clients during their tenure.

• October 2021
  HMDRS Attorneys Honored in 2021 Super Lawyers® Publication and Boston Magazine®
  We are pleased to announce that several attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2021 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as published annually in Boston Magazine and New England Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers® is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Please join us in congratulating John Reardon, Vin Dunn, Donna Marcin, Bob Hamel, Megan Kures, John Puleo, Pat Mullins, Matt Sweet, Sean Carroll, and Ryan Paine on their selection.
• August 2021
  HMDRS Welcomes Rebecca Clark, Esq.
  We welcome Rebecca Clark as an Associate Attorney on the general litigation team.  
• August 2021
  HMDR&S Celebrate 10 Years in Business 
  On August 1, 2011, the law firm of Hamel, Marcin, Dunn & Reardon, P.C. opened its doors for the first time.  Nearly one year later to the day, Rick Shea brought a wonderful group of lawyers to the firm with him, and Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea came together fully.  
  
  We celebrate these first ten years, remembering our partner and friend, Rick Shea, and looking forward excitedly towards the next decade ahead of us.  Thank you, of course, to all of our clients and friends, and also to everyone who has worked with us over the years at HMDR&S, particularly those of you on the team who have been with us from Day One: Megan Kures, Tammy Ford, Pam Johnson and Kristie Monge.  We are very lucky to work with such great people and to be blessed with such outstanding, loyal clients. 
  
  Onwards and upwards!
  
• April 2021
  Vincent Dunn Presents BBA Webinar Jury Selection in Practice: Tips and Strategies 
  HMDRS’ own seasoned trial attorney, Vincent P. Dunn, was recently invited by the Boston Bar Association to provide his practical insight, experience, and guidance on the jury selection process in civil cases.  Attorney Dunn was one three attorneys presenting a webinar on tips and strategies in the art of jury selection, including the particular challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic.  
• February 2021
  John Puleo Speaks at AACP Annual Meeting on Perfusionist Liability 
  Attorney John Puleo was invited to speak at the American Academy of Cardiac Perfusionists’ 2021 Annual Meeting.  Mr. Puleo presented on the topic “Helping Perfusionists Understand, and Avoid, Medical Malpractice Liability”.  Using national data, he was able to educate perfusionists on the common areas of exposure for their profession. Mr. Puleo also provided an overview of the life of a medical malpractice case, including an example of an actual case. 

• February 2021
  Jenny Sheehan Presents at BBA Webinar on Fundamentals of Liability and Property Insurance
  Attorney Sheehan was invited by the Boston Bar Association to participate on a panel of attorneys discussing the “nuts and bolts” of insurance coverage.  The webinar covered the three common types of insurance policies—general liability, professional liability, and commercial property. Jenny did a great job in making a potentially inaccessible topic (commercial property insurance) interesting and extremely relevant.  During her presentation, she was able to tie the key provisions and issues in standard property insurance policies into business interruption claims that are and have been brought by restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

• November 2020
  Megan Kures Teaches Trial Skills to New Litigation Associates at the BBA  
  Attorney Kures was asked to participate on a panel of attorneys with extensive trial practice in sharing her best trial practices and tactics with new associates.  Three panelists led a discussion hosted by the Boston Bar Association on each phase of trial.  Topics included the use of motions in limine, jury selection, opening statements, direct examination, cross-examination, experts, demonstrative tools, closing statements, jury charge/instructions, and post-trial motions.
• October 2020
  HMDRS Attorneys Honored in 2020 Super Lawyers® Publication and Boston Magazine®
  We are pleased to announce that several attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2020 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as published annually in Boston Magazine and New England Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers® is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Please join us in congratulating John Reardon, Vin Dunn, Donna Marcin, Bob Hamel, Megan Kures, Matt Sweet, John Puleo, and Pat Mullins on their selection.

• July 2020

  

  Richard J. Shea

  1957-2020

  It is with a heavy heart that we announce that our friend, colleague and member, Rick Shea, has passed away.  Despite his recent challenges, Rick faced life with the same happiness and optimism that was always his calling card.  He was an incredibly skilled lawyer, blessed with an encyclopedic knowledge and a voracious work ethic, and an even better individual -  a kind, generous man, who believed in family above all things.  As a leader in the Massachusetts bar for nearly 40 years, Rick was a mentor to so many, and friend to all.  We are extremely proud Rick chose to join us 8 years ago (nearly to the day). We were truly lucky to have been his friends and colleagues, and we will always benefit from our association with him.

  Rest in Peace, Rick.

• June 2020
  HMDRS Welcomes Dana Goheen, Esq.
  We welcome Dana Goheen as an Associate Attorney on the general litigation team.  
• May 2020
  Megan Kures Interviewed On COVID-19 Malpractice Risks for Emergency Department Providers
  HMDRS Partner Megan Kures was asked to weigh in on the potential legal exposure faced by emergency department providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Her insights were published in this month's edition of the ED Legal Letter, a monthly risk management publication for emergency providers. 
• January 2020
  New Members Named - Ryan D. McCarthy and Matthew D. Sweet
  We are pleased to announce that Ryan McCarthy and Matt Sweet have been elevated to the position of Member within the firm.  Matt and Ryan are exceptionally skilled, accomplished attorneys, and their contributions to our clients and our firm are reflected in their being named as firm Principals.  We are fortunate to have attorneys of their caliber devote their talents to our firm for so many years and look forward to working with them in the years ahead.  
  
• November 2019
  Vincent Dunn Lectures on Risk Management to Massachusetts AGD
  Vincent Dunn lectured as part of a panel on Infection Control, Pain Management, and Risk Management to Massachusetts AGD Members.
• November 2019
  HMDR&S Attorneys Selected to 2019 New England Super Lawyers® 
  We are pleased to announce that several attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2019 New England Super Lawyers®.  Please join us in congratulating Rick Shea, John Reardon, Vin Dunn, Donna Marcin, Bob Hamel, Megan Kures, Ryan McCarthy, Matt Sweet, Jenny Sheehan, Toby Bright,  and John Puleo on their selection.
• November 2019
  HMDRS Proudly Announces New Boston Office
  Our Boston office has relocated to 230 Congress Street in the downtown financial district. 
• November 2019
  Vincent Dunn Lectures to Harvard School of Dental Medicine
  Attorney Vincent Dunn gave a lecture on Risk Management lecture at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine.
• October 2019
  HMDR&S Attorneys Honored in 2019 Super Lawyers® Publication and Boston Magazine®
  We are pleased to announce that several attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2019 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as published annually in Boston Magazine and New England Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers® is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Please join us in congratulating Rick Shea, John Reardon, Vin Dunn, Donna Marcin, Bob Hamel, Megan Kures, Ryan McCarthy, Matt Sweet, Jenny Sheehan, Toby Bright, and John Puleo on their selection.
• October 2019
  Vincent Dunn Lectures on Risk Management to Cape Cod District Dental Society
  Attorney Vincent Dunn gave a lecture on Risk Management at the Cape Cod District Dental Society.
• September 2019
  HMDRS Proudly Announce the Opening of their New Offices in Woburn, MA and Stratham, NH & Expansion of their Hingham, MA Office
  Please see our Contact page for the new office locations!

• August 2019
  Donna Marcin Accepted to American Board of Trial Attorneys
  Acceptance into the American Board of Trial Attorneys is considered to be an honor. 

• May 2019
  HMDRS Welcomes John P. Puleo, Esq.
  We welcome John Puleo as Of Counsel to the firm's healthcare team. 
• March 2019
  HMDRS Welcomes Tracy A. Luvisi, Esq.
  We welcome Tracy Luvisi as an Associate Attorney on the firm's healthcare team. 
• January 2019
  New Members Named - Alexandra R. Power, Esq. and Megan E. Kures, Esq.
  We are pleased to announce that Megan Kures and Alex Power have been elevated to the position of Equity Member within the firm.  Alex and Megan are exceptionally skilled, accomplished attorneys, and their contributions to our clients and our firm are reflected in their being named as firm Principals.  We are fortunate to have attorneys of their caliber devote their talents to our firm for so many years and look forward to working with them in the years ahead.  

• December 2018
  Donna Marcin Named to Massachusetts
  Defense Lawyers Association Board of Directors
  We are proud to announce HMDR&S' Donna Marcin was appointed to the MassDLA Board of Directors.  The MassDLA is dedicated to advancing the collective goals of civil litigation defense attorneys and clients, through educational programming, the filing of amicus briefs on important defense issues, pro bono initiatives, and Substantive Law Committees.
   

• December 2018
  Eleven HMDR&S Attorneys Selected to
  2018 New England Super Lawyers^® 
  We are pleased to announce that eleven attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2018 New England Super Lawyers®.  Please join us in congratulating Donna Marcin, Rick Shea, Vincent Dunn, Bob Hamel, John Reardon, Megan Kures, Matt Sweet, Ryan McCarthy, Jenny Sheehan, Toby Bright, and Brian Sopp on their selection.
• November 2018
  Robert Hamel and John Reardon Present
  at CRICO Law Day
  In November, our employment law experts, Bob Hamel and John Reardon, presented to local defense counsel and adjusters on the effect of the "Me Too" movement on the present day legal landscape with statistics and advice for handling sexual harassment cases.
• November 2018
  Robert Hamel and John Reardon Present
  at CRICO Law Day
  In November, our employment law experts, Bob Hamel and John Reardon, presented to local defense counsel and adjusters on the effect of the "Me Too" movement on the present day legal landscape with statistics and advice for handling sexual harassment cases.

• November 2018
  Attorney Dunn Lectures to Harvard School
  of Dental Medicine on Board of Dentistry
  Cases and Risk Management
  Attorney Vincent Dunn was invited to present to Advanced Graduate Education (AGE) students at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine on the Anatomy of a BORID Case and Risk Management this month, adding to his dossier of popular presentations to HSDM.  
  
  

• October 2018
  Eleven HMDR&S Attorneys Honored in 2018 Super Lawyers® Publication and Boston Magazine®
  We are pleased to announce that eleven attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2018 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, as published annually in Boston Magazine and New England Super Lawyers.  Super Lawyers® is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.  Please join us in congratulating Donna Marcin, Rick Shea, Vincent Dunn, Bob Hamel, John Reardon, Megan Kures, Matt Sweet, Ryan McCarthy, Jenny Sheehan, Toby Bright, and Brian Sopp on their selection.
  
  

• October 2018
  Kures Tackles Legal Issues in Service and Emotional Support Animal Accommodations at BBA
  On October 25, 2018, Attorney Megan Kures was invited to speak on a panel at the BBA Employment Law Conference.  The panel discussed the Cutting Edge of Accommodations covering emerging issues in employee accommodations.  Attorney Kures spoke on issues related to service animals in the workplace, including the protections offered to service animals under the ADA or MA law, the limited protections offered to emotional support animals, the lack of case law and guidance on emotional support animals in the workplace, and the factors employers should consider in making reasonable accommodation decisions. 

• October 2018
  Megan Kures Consults on Role of Triage Tools in Med Mal Cases in ED Legal Letter
  HMDR&S Director Megan Kures was recently consulted for a medical risk management article in the November 2018 Edition of ED Legal Letter entitled Determining the Reliability of a Triage Tool in Med/Mal Litigation. Attorney Kures provided insight into the common allegations in Emergency Department malpractice cases and the role triage tools play in those case.  She acknowledged that plaintiff’s counsel could attempt to attack use of triage tools, but whether they choose to do so might depend on how strongly the ED provider relied on the tool and the provider’s testimony regarding its use.  To access this publication from ED Legal Letter, click here.
  

• August 2018
  Megan Kures Consults on Independent Contractor Status of Physicians in ED Legal Letter
  Firm Director Megan Kures was recently interviewed by ED Legal Letter for an article entitled “EP’s Independent Contractor Status Doesn’t Always Limit Hospital Malpractice Exposure” featured in its August 2018 issue.  Drawing on her years of experience in defending emergency physicians, Attorney Kures discussed the various factors that affect a plaintiff’s decision to name a hospital and the legal analysis for determining independent contractor status.  To access this publication from ED Legal Letter, click here.

• July 2018
  New Associates – Ethan Ryder and Amy Robinson - Joins GL Team!
  HMDR welcomes two new Associate Attorneys Ethan Ryder and Amy Robinson to the general litigation team. Ethan is a 2014 graduate of Suffolk University Law with significant experience in civil litigation. Amy is a 2016 graduate of New England Law Boston with prior experience in litigation. Please join us in welcoming Ethan and Amy.

• May 2018
  HMDR&S is Proud to Sponsor and Support the Samaritans Breakfast for Hope
    
• April 2018
  HMDR&S Sponsors Massachusetts Bar Association Dinner
  HMDRS is a proud Silver Sponsor of the MBA's Annual Dinner.  The dinner honors and supports members of the commonwealth's legal community each year.  
• April 2018
  Dunn Gives Dental Ethics Continuing Education Course
  Attorney Vincent Dunn copresented an ethics course to dental providers in April 2018 through the Massachusetts Dental Society (MDS).  Vin is a regular CEU instructor for the MDS on a variety of topics including dental board representation, ethics and risk management. 

  

• March 2018
  Disruptive Behavior Presentation at Mass. Eye and Ear
  Firm principals Bob Hamel and John Reardon recently lectured on Behavior In The Clinical Setting to clinicians at Mass. Eye and Ear.  The presentation addressed the professional and legal implications of unprofessional behavior on the healthcare workplace.  Administrators at MEE asked Bob and John to speak with the goal of raising the level of awareness of the types of behavior considered disruptive and the impact of disruptive behavior on the culture of respect and safety.   John and Bob were able to illustrate the clinical and personal ramifications of disruptive behavior through real life cases. 
    
• February 2018
  Dunn & Bright Instruct Risk Managers on Responding to Regulatory Agency & Licensing Board Requests
  Attorneys Vincent Dunn and Toby Bright were invited to present on a challenging legal topic to the Massachusetts Society for Healthcare Risk Management at its annual educational conference.  Their presentation guided healthcare risk managers through the proper production parameters associated with requests for information from various regulatory agencies and licensing boards, highlighting areas where agencies and boards often overstep their authority. 
  
• January 2018
  Mock Board of Dentistry Hearing at Yankee Dental 2018 
  HMDR&S attorneys Vincent Dunn and Brian Sopp headlined an informative and highly entertaining risk management course at the Yankee Dental Conference this year, along with the co-presenting delight of client and colleague, Deb Udey of Eastern Dentists Insurance Company.  Attorney Dunn played a competent and animated defense attorney representing a meek and misunderstood dentist.  Attorney Sopp played a pernicious Prosecutor for the Board.  Ms. Udey played the insipid investigator for the Board.  The course presented dentists a unique view into an oftentimes opaque process.
  
• January 2018
  John Reardon Joins Grand Rounds at Newton-Wellesley Hospital
  Attorney Reardon joined CRICO's Stephen Morey and Barbara Szeidler in presenting on malpractice risks in internal medicine to NWH's Internal Medicine Department.  The presentation included an overview of current issues, electronic health records, and informed consent practices. 
• December 2017
  Attorney Megan Kures Interviewed for Emergency Department Physicians Publication
  In an article recently published in ED Legal Letter by AHC Media, HMDRS’ own Megan Kures was interviewed to provide an experienced legal perspective on the issue of plaintiff's experts outside the Emergency Medicine specialty testifying as to the standard of care for Emergency Physicians.  In Some Plaintiffs’ ‘Experts’ Have Never Worked in ED, Kures provides an overview of the practice in Massachusetts and what defense attorneys can do to defend their clients' interests in these situations.  To access this
• November 2017
  Megan Kures Educates NEBH Nurses on Malpractice
  HMDRS Director Megan Kures spoke to roughly 50 nurses and nursing students during Grand Rounds this month at New England Baptist Hospital.  She addressed the topic of malpractice cases involving nurses.  
• October 2017
  Attorney Dunn Lectures to Harvard School of Dental Medicine on Ethics
  Attorney Vincent Dunn was invited to present to post-doctorate providers at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine on Practical Dental Ethics this month, adding another topic to his dossier of popular presentations to HSDM.  
• October 2017
  2017 Super Lawyers List Announced
  We are pleased to announce that eight attorneys at Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea, P.C. have been selected to the 2017 Massachusetts Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists.  Please join us in congratulating Rick Shea, Vincent Dunn, Bob Hamel, John Reardon, Megan Kures, Ryan McCarthy, Jenny Sheehan, and Toby Bright on their selection.  Click here to read more.  
  

• October 2017
  Avoiding Legal Challenges Presentation to Residency Program Directors at Boston Medical Center
  Honesty may be a good policy when providing physicians-in-training with feedback, but not all feedback is welcomed and some can prompt adverse reactions by the recipient.  HMDR&S Principal Attorneys John Reardon and Bob Hamel recently presented to the Residency Program Directors at Boston Medical Center on the responsibilities of the reviewing physician in providing feedback to residents without prompting employment lawsuits.  In a seminar entitled “Avoiding Legal Challenges: Giving Honest Feedback to Your Resident” John and Bob were able to provide attendees with guidelines for giving feedback along with real examples of cases from their many years of experience in counseling healthcare providers and institutions in employment related matters. 

• September 2017
  Marcin Educates MGHfC on Medicolegal Issues
  Attorney Marcin was recently invited to present on Medicolegal Issues with Dr. Vandana Madhaven, Director of Pediatrics, at the MassGeneral Hospital for Children.  The presentation provided risk management education on Medicolegal Issues to students, residents, and fellows at the Harvard teaching hospital. 
  
• September 2017
  HMDR&S Opens South Shore Office!
  Hamel, Marcin, Dunn, Reardon & Shea is pleased to announce the opening of its Hingham, Massachusetts office.  In addition to its main office in Boston, as well as its Connecticut and Rhode Island locations, HMDR&S’s new Hingham location allows our firm to conveniently serve the needs of its South Shore, Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod clients.  Our new office is located directly across from the Hingham Shipyard at 350 Lincoln Street, Suite 1101, Hingham, MA 02043.
• May 2017
  Marcin's Legal Documentation in Nursing Presentation
  Attorney Donna Marcin presented on a challenging and oftentimes convoluted top of documentation in nursing practice.  The presentation entitled "Risk Management in Nursing: Legal Documentation," was presented to nurses with Reliant Medical Group. 
• April 2017
  Dunn Addresses MGH Residents at Harvard School of Dental Medicine on Risk Management
  Attorney Vincent Dunn was invited to speak to the MGH Dental Residency Program on Dental Malpractice and BORID Regulatory Requirements.  He has been asked to address new residents each year on legal issues relevant to their future dental practice.
• March 2017
  Yankee Institute Dental Ethics Course 
  Attorney Vincent Dunn and President of Massachusetts Dental Society Raymond K. Martin, DDS recently presented their Ethics, Obligations, and Exposures for the Dental Professional course to the Massachusetts Dental Society as the request of the society. 
• March 2017
  Metropolitan District Dental Society
  Vincent Dunn recently presented his BORID to Tears: Regulatory Requirements & Practice Prophylaxis course to the Metropolitan District Dental Society at the request of the society. 
  
  
• January 2017
  Ryan McCarthy Presents "Premise Liability: Much More than Slip and Falls" at National Ski Resorts Conference
  HMDR&S Director Ryan McCarthy gave a seminar at the National Ski Areas Association (“NSAA”) 2017 East Conference & Tradeshow at Mount Snow in Vermont at the request of client Wells Fargo/Safehold Special Risk.  Ryan, along with two other ASDA attorneys, presented to NSAA members and lead discussions on non-ski and summer related incidents resorts across the country are facing.  The presentation comes at a critical time as ski areas continue evolving into three and four season resorts, expanding their offerings and welcome a widening variety of guests.  To learn more about Ryan and his practice, click here.

HMDRS Publications

• Insurer Wins State's First Ever Reservation of Rights Recoupment 
  By Jennifer C. Sheehan, Esq.
  In Berkley National Insurance Company v. Granite Telecommunications, LLC and Atlantic Newport Realty, LLC, 2022 WL 3021107 (D. Mass 2022), the United States District Court ruled that an insurer who defended a claim under a reservation of rights was entitled to be reimbursed for legal fees and costs incurred in defending and settling a suit on behalf of its insured ... click here to continue reading.

• Multiple Damages Awarded Due to Insurer's Failure to Conduct Objective Investigation
  By Jennifer C. Sheehan, Esq.
  The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently ordered an insurance company to pay multiple damages to a plaintiff who was injured in a fight outside of bar. In Terry v. Hospitality Mutual Insurance Co., 101 Mass. App. Ct. 597 (2022), ... click here to continue reading.

• The FLSA Overtime Rule: A Shifting Legal Landscape
  Author: Brian E. Sopp, Esq.
  A shifting legal landscape can create uncertainty and raise unforeseen challenges for employers seeking predictability in the marketplace.  A recent request for public comment issued by the U.S. Department of Labor regarding the Fair Labor Standards Act’s Overtime Rule provides one stark example of how such uncertainty can arise.  At the same time, however, it also provides an opportunity for employers to ensure they understand the current Overtime Rule and how they might be affected in the future by potential changes in the law.

  To read more from this legal bulletin by Brian Sopp, click here. 

• The Supreme Judicial Court Expands the Scope of the “Mode of Operation” Approach to Premises Liability
  By Attorney Jenny Sheehan
  The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) recently issued a decision which could potentially expand the application of the “mode of operation” theory in premises liability cases.  In Bowers v. P. Wiles, Inc.¹, SJC-11923 (July 28, 2016) (slip opinion), the SJC found that this theory applied to landscaping and similar aesthetic decisions made by a retailer regarding its retail space, and not, as has previously been the case, only in cases where the claimed injury was a direct result of a retailer’s customers being permitted to directly access the goods for sale.
  
  To read more from this legal Bulletin by Jenny Sheehan, click here.

• Automated Claims Reporting and Not So ‘Best Practices’ Result in Multi-Million Dollar Judgment Against Insurer By Attorneys Matt Sweet and Jenny Sheehan
  A recent case from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court may not represent a ground breaking change in insurance law, but it certainly provides some valuable lessons in best practices for claims handling. The practical result of the opinion in Boyle v. Zurich American Insurance Company, 472 Mass. 649 (2015), is that Zurich American Insurance Company was required to pay over $4 million in a case where the policy at issue had a limit of $50,000, and where there was no finding that the insurer had violated M.G.L. c. 93A.

  To read more from this legal bulletin by Matt Sweet and Jenny Sheehan, click here.

• Lessons and Implications for Professional License Defense By Attorneys Vincent Dunn and Toby Bright

  Vincent Dunn and Toby Bright published an article discussing their experience defending against the Dental Professional Review and Evaluation Program (D-PREP) in the Physician Insurer’s Association of America (PIAA) recent issue of Inside Medical Liability. Read “The Dental Professional Review and Evaluation Program: Lessons and Implications for Professional License Defense” here. 

• The Board Disciplinary Process By Attorney Toby Bright
  

  Toby Bright provides an overview of the professional licensing board disciplinary process and dispels common misconceptions individuals often have when they become the subject of a Professional Licensing Board disciplinary proceeding. Please read Toby's article here.