Eric T. Berkman

Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

Husband’s pro se conduct drove up litigation costs, Supreme Court finds - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

By: Eric T. Berkman

The Rhode Island Supreme Court upheld a $74,680 attorneys’ fee award against a pro se litigant for pursuing frivolous claims in a divorce case.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Fired hospital employee can get unemployment benefits

By: Eric T. Berkman

The Appeals Court ruled a fired Boston Medical Center employee was entitled to unemployment benefits despite violating data security rules.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Cannabis ‘tax’ ruling hailed as useful roadmap for dispensaries

By: Eric T. Berkman

A Superior Court judge ordered Newton to return $2.4 million in cannabis impact fees, finding the city failed to tie spending to dispensary costs.

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PI defense verdict reversed on inadmissible hearsay

By: Eric T. Berkman

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Store manager’s RICRA retaliation claim fails - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

By: Eric T. Berkman

A federal judge ruled a fired Cumberland Farms manager failed to show pretext for his retaliation claim after reporting sexual harassment complaints.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Appeals Court vacates 93A judgment in business dispute

By: Eric T. Berkman

The Appeals Court vacated a $2.4 million Chapter 93A award, finding a judge needed more findings on alleged negligent misrepresentation.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Subcontractor’s employee can’t sue general contractor over fall

By: Eric T. Berkman

The SJC ruled a roofing worker could not sue the general contractor over a catastrophic fall, examining retained control and negligent hiring claims.

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American Express waived right to arbitrate vendors’ claims

By: Eric T. Berkman

The 1st Circuit ruled American Express waived arbitration rights after failing to pay AAA fees in disputes brought by thousands of small merchants.

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Judge affirms finding of disability bias by landlord over dog - Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly

By: Eric T. Berkman

A Rhode Island judge upheld a human rights ruling that a landlord discriminated and retaliated against tenants over a service dog request.

Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

‘Auto business’ exclusion bars coverage for accident - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

By: Eric T. Berkman

A federal judge ruled an auto business exclusion barred coverage for a towing company after its employee injured a pedestrian in a van accident.