The Party’s Over When it Comes to Social Host Liability There is a clear trend among state lawmakers to attach legal liability to those who serve alcohol to clearly intoxicated people – particularly minors – who ultimately cause injury to a third party. While these laws previously applied only to liquor stores and bartenders, today’s […]
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Hosting a Holiday Party? 10 Tips to Protect Yourself from Liability
Everyone looks forward to a good holiday party but it’s worth keeping the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” in mind as you prepare to host, especially if you’re planning to serve alcohol. Massachusetts courts have recognized the existence of “social host liability” to third persons injured by an […]
Hosting a Party? What You Should Know About Social Host Law in Massachusetts
Graduation season bring with it numerous occasions to celebrate with family and friends , you may even be planning to host a graduation party right now. Many of us will be hosting parties to celebrate together. We at Parker Scheer love a good party as much as anyone, but also know that many parties involve […]
Hosting a Holiday Party? 10 Tips to Protect Yourself from Liability
Hosting a Holiday Party? 10 Tips to Protect Yourself from Liability Everyone looks forward to a good holiday party but it’s worth keeping the old adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” in mind as you prepare to host, especially if you’re planning to serve alcohol. Massachusetts courts have recognized the […]
Do I Have a Legal Case? Can I Sue The Bar That Overserved A Customer?
Massachusetts Dram Shop Claims Explained Alcohol-related motor vehicle accidents are all too common and often devastating. If you or someone you love was seriously injured by a driver who had been drinking at a bar or other licensed place of business, you might assume that the business bears some responsibility for the outcome. Suing a […]
