Parker | Scheer News

United States Court of Appeals Reverses Lower Court’s Dismissal of Copyright Infringement Action on Grounds of Timeliness. Parker Scheer Senior Associate, Garrett J. Lee Successfully Argues Appeal. BOSTON. By written decision dated June 20th 2008, The United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit reversed the earlier decision of a United States District Court Judge, which dismissed an architectural firm’s claims for copyright infringement on the basis of timeliness. Garrett J. Lee, a Senior Associate with Parker Scheer LLP’s Boston office, representing the architectural firm, successfully argued the appeal before the three judge panel in Boston. The panel included former United States Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Click to read the rest of the news announcement.

Two MBTA Green Line Trolley Cars Collide in Waban, Massachusetts. Numerous injuries reported. According to published reports, the train crash occurred at approximately 6:00 PM Wednesday evening, May 28th, 2008 near Dorset Road in the Waban section of Newton, Massachusetts while the trains were on route to Woodland Station. Because the crash occurred during rush hour, the cars were packed with commuters. At least one victim was reportedly Medflighted to Boston for emergency medical treatment. Parker Scheer attorneys have significant experience representing train crash victims. Click HERE to speak with an experienced Parker Scheer Attorney about a potential claim.

Martin L. Aronson to Join Parker Scheer as Senior Counsel - May 21, 2008
Boston. Martin L. Aronson, one of the Massachusetts’ most distinguished trial lawyers and mediators, will join Parker Scheer as Senior Counsel effective June 1, 2008. Marty brings to Parker Scheer more than forty years of experience in the areas of tort litigation and domestic relations law.  In addition to his legal practice, Marty has served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Boston College Law School since 1974, teaching classes in both Negotiations, and Trial Practice.

Eric J. Parker, Named a Member of the Dean's Advisory Committee of Suffolk University Law School - April 25, 2008
Boston. Parker Scheer LLP co-founder and Managing Partner, Eric J. Parker, has been appointed to a three year term as a member of the Dean's Advisory Committee of the Suffolk University Law School. The appointment was made by Suffolk Law School Dean Alfred C. Aman, Jr. on April 25th, 2008. The purpose of the Committee is to serve as an advisor to the Dean of the Law School in a wide range of areas, including evaluation of the Law School and its programs, fundraising efforts, national standing, and other relevant matters.

Parker Scheer Secures $250,000 Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - April, 2008
The plaintiff, a 32 year old male, was operating his motorcycle along Route 16 (Washington Street) in Sherborn, Massachusetts when the traffic in front of him began to slow. In response, plaintiff slowed his motorcycle and was almost at a complete stop when he was struck from behind by a sport utility vehicle, operated by the defendant. Upon impact, the plaintiff was thrown forward into the air before falling to the road. The plaintiff was then struck again by the defendant’s car and dragged beneath it.... Read full Motorcycle Accident Settlement report.

Parker Scheer Retained by Family of Methuen, Massachusetts Boys Crushed by Iron Gate at the Tenney Grammar School. - April, 2008
Boston Personal Injury Lawyer, Eric J. Parker, has been retained by the parents of two young boys who suffered serious, and in one case fatal injuries after a 1600 pound iron gate fell upon them at the Tenney Grammar School in Methuen, Massachusetts on September 3rd, 2007. The couples’ 11 year old son was killed and his 8 year old brother suffered serious crush-related injuries as a result of the incident.... Read full press release.

Parker Scheer Associate Named President of Northeastern University Alumni Association - February 11, 2008
Boston attorney Garrett J. Lee has been named President of the Northeastern University Alumni Association. Garrett Lee is a Senior Associate at the Boston law firm Parker Scheer, LLP where he practices in the areas of business litigation, copyright and trademark infringement, employment, and construction law.... Read full press release.

Parker Scheer Secures $725,000 Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - January, 2008
Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $725,000 settlement for a client who was a pedestrian victim of motor vehicle negligence who was struck while crossing the street.... Read full trial report.

Parker Scheer Secures $1.35M Motor Vehicle Negligence Settlement - December, 2007
Boston Personal Injury Lawyers, Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $1.35 million dollar settlement for a client who was a victim of motor vehicle negligence that was struck from behind by a passenger van.... Read full trial report.

Parker Scheer Secures $1M Medical Malpractice Settlement in Wilson's Disease Case - December 1, 2007
Parker Scheer LLP recently secured a $1 million dollar settlement for a client in a Boston Medical Malpractice Case. This medical malpractice case involved the failure to diagnose Wilson's Disease. In January 2002, the plaintiff, a twenty-year-old female college student, developed a rash on her back, prompting a consultation with a dermatologist who prescribed the prescription drug Minocycline.... Read full trial report.

Parker Scheer Associate, Ryan P. B. Kelly, Bowls with the Boston Red Sox - September 2007
Parker Scheer Associate Ryan P.B. Kelly attended "Beckett Bowl 2007", on September 13th, 2007 -- a charitable event hosted by the Josh Beckett Foundation to benefit Children's Hospital in Boston.
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Parker Scheer Partner Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly - August 2007
Parker Scheer Partner, Susan M. Bourque, Recognized by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly as among one of 15 "Rising Stars". Ms. Bourque has experience in a wide area of complex personal injury claims including Nursing Home Law and Nursing Home Abuse Cases.
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Parker Scheer Opens Providence, Rhode Island Office - June 2007
Parker Scheer LLP has expanded its practice to Providence, Rhode Island effective April 1, 2007. Parker Scheer's Providence office will concentrate in domestic relations matters, including divorce, child custody, and related matters. Parker Scheer Attorney Jodie A. Caruolo will lead the firm's family law practice. Attorney Caruolo is an expert on Rhode Island and Massachusetts Divorce Law. Read full press release.

Parker Scheer Hosts an Evening with Author Cameron Stracher in Boston - May 29, 2007
Parker Scheer LLP was pleased to host a book reading and signing by author, Cameron Stracher. Stracher is an attorney and law professor at New York Law School. The evening featured selected readings from his latest book, Dinner with Dad: How I Found My Way Back to the Family Table, along with a candid and highly entertaining discussion of the project. Read full press release.

Massachusetts Personal Injury Law

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Heparin Recall News. According to the Boston Globe, The recently recalled blood thinner Heparin, was mostly likely the result of fraudulent activities. The suspected fraud was the replacement of real Heparin with a Heparin-like substance, that turned out to be a modified form or chondroitin sulfate. This substance was responsible for allergic reactions and deaths and lead to the recall of Heparin in February....More about the Heparin Recall. Click HERE to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a potential Heparin claim.

Canton Massachusetts MBTA Train Crash Leaves Up To 150 Injured. Click HERE to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim.

CoCo Key Water Resort of Danvers, Massachusetts Closed by State Health Officials Due to Dangerous Levels of Chlorine. Click HERE to speak wtih a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim

Endoscopy Center of South Nevada Reportedly Re-Used Syringes, Potentially Exposing Thousands to the Risk of Contracting Hepatitis B, and C and Even HIV, The Virus Which Causes AIDS. Click HERE to speak with a Parker Scheer Attorney About a Potential Claim

Social Host Liability
With the summer holiday season upon us there will be many cookouts and parties with friends and family; many of which will involve cold beer and a glasses of wine. With these get-togethers comes the risk of injury due to drinking and accidents on Massachusetts highways. Find out how you may be held liable for the actions of your intoxicated guests and how to protect yourself and your fellow party-goers. Read full article.

What to Expect if You've Been Injured in a Car Accident in Massachusetts - by Attorney Eric J. Parker
Many people who have suffered injuries as a result of a car accident have important questions about obtaining compensation for their medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. This article, written by Massachusetts car accident attorney Eric J. Parker, is designed to answer some of the most frequently asked questions about your legal right to compensation following a car accident in Massachusetts.
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View settlements from past car accident personal injury cases handled by Parker | Scheer.

Massachusetts Dog Bite Insurance
Many Massachusetts dog owners assume that their homeowner's insurance policy automatically provides full liability coverage in the event their dog injures another person. Historically, that assumption was generally true, but no more. Insurance companies are aggressively seeking to limit their exposure in dog bite liability cases because of the significant costs associated with insuring dog owners. Read full article View settlements from past dog bite cases handled by Parker | Scheer.

Meet Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Eric J. Parker
To watch video interview with Parker | Scheer personal injury lawyer Eric J. Parker, click here. Read Attorney Parker's Article on Selecting a Boston Personal Injury Lawyer.

Las Vegas, Nevada Personal Injury Law

Defective Premises-Slip and Fall, Nevada
Las Vegas is known for the many hotels and casinos that populate the city and bring in hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. People flock to this city in the desert looking for a fun and relaxing vacation. What most people never expect is the possibility of an accident, due to a slip and fall, occurring at one of these hotels or casinos. Read full article.

New Hampshire Personal Injury Law

New Hampshire is a popular vacation destination. Fall foliage, skiing and winter sports are very popular in New Hampshire. Many visit the New Hampshire Seacoast and Lakes Region during the summer for boating, water sports and fishing. Together with an accomplished team of lawyers and litigation paralegals focusing exclusively on New Hampshire personal injury cases, Parker Scheer Affiliates have successfully represented scores of individuals seriously injured as a result of defective products, medical malpractice, dental malpractice, car accidents, negligent security, and worker's compensation. Members of Parker Scheer Affiliates include many of New Hampshire's top personal injury lawyers. Personal Injury Cases in New Hampshire.

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Law

Massachusetts Workers Compensation System- By Attorney Joseph Burke
The establishment of the Massachusetts Workers' Compensation system came at a time when injured workers were engaged in almost exclusively manual labor. Today's job market, however, has shifted from predominantly manual labor. The obligation to provide workers' compensation benefits, however, has not changed. Read full article.

Boston Criminal Lawyer

Boston, Massachusetts criminal lawyer Francis T. O’Brien, Jr. is of counsel to Parker | Scheer, LLP and serves as director of the firm’s criminal practice group. Formerly a founding partner of the Boston trial firm Wheeler & O’Brien, P.C., Attorney. O’Brien brings over twenty years of experience in the field of criminal defense. Francis T. O'Brien, Jr. is one of the most well respected criminal lawyers in Boston. Whether your case goes to trial or is resolved prior to trial, Attorney O'Brien has the judgement, knowledge, and skill to achieve the most favorable outcome for your case.

Massachusetts Domestic Relations and Divorce

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Frequently Asked Questions about Divorce and Family Law
An article that answers certain questions that come to mind when preparing for a divorce. Read full article.
Be sure to check out the Parker Scheer Blog where, Attorney Jodie Caruolo comments on recent developments in Massachusetts and Rhode Island Divorce law.

Massachusetts Real Estate Law

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Buying Foreclosures in Boston and Massachusetts
A Q&A session with Robert D. Stewart, head of the Real Estate Practice at Parker | Scheer LLP about the why you need the guidance of real estate lawyer when buying a foreclosure in Boston, Massachusetts. Read full article.

Nantucket Real Estate Lawyer

Q&A on Buying Real Estate in Nantucket
A Q&A session with Ryan P. B. Kelly, Associate at the Real Estate Practice at Parker | Scheer LLP about the firm's real estate practice on Nantucket and the important things you need to know when selecting a real estate lawyer and buying real estate on Nantucket. Read full article.

Massachusetts Business Litigation

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The Difference between Shareholder Derivative Lawsuits and Direct Shareholder Lawsuits in Massachusetts
This article discusses difference between direct shareholder lawsuits and shareholder derivative lawsuits in Massachusetts. Read full article

Massachusetts Joint Venture Contract Considerations
Joint ventures between two or more companies may provide a competitive edge in bidding projects and may also provide permit companies to go after work that neither could perform on their own. As most business lawyers in Massachusetts can attest however, they are not without pitfalls and requiring careful contract negotiations. Read full article

The Parker | Scheer Blog

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Fung Wah Bus Accident, One person killed.
collided this morning with a dump truck in New York City, killing a 57 year old woman as she waited to board the bus. Two police officers and several other persons were also reportedly treated for injuries. Fung Wah offers daily low-cost transportation between Boston and Manhattan . In September 2006 a Fung Wah bus rolled-over on Interstate 290 injuring 34 passengers..Read full blog post

Massachusetts Product Liability: Dangerous and Defective Products
In Massachusetts, claims against a manufacturer relating to a defective product generally fall under one or two theories of liability: (1) Breach of Implied Warranty of Merchantability; and/or (2) Negligence. While the theory that a defendant is negligent, that is the defendant breached the duty owed to another when he failed to act reasonably either by his action or inaction resulting in injury, is familiar to most as it is the theory asserted in motor vehicle and premises cases, the concept of an implied warranty of merchantability may be less familiar. Read full blog post

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