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 […]
A Little Preparation Goes A Long Way In Avoiding Injuries This Spooky Season
As we prepare to welcome little bands of marauding pirates, mermaids, firefighters, witches, and superheroes, we encourage you to use a bit of caution and common sense to ensure everyone has a safe and happy Halloween. Over the past three years, the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that an annual average of 3,200 Halloween-related injuries […]