While dealing with a difficult opposing party is not uncommon, at what point does a party’s conduct cross the line from arguably zealous advocacy to vexatious litigation? The cost to both an opposing party and the court of meritless litigation brought for the purpose of harassment, delay, and/or imposing unreasonable burden is real and significant. Identifying and efficiently disposing of such litigation, however, is far from clear-cut. Join the panel for a discussion of how to spot vexatious litigation and what can be done if you become the target of a vexatious litigant.
Course Content
2:00pm - 2:02pmWelcome and Introduction
Emily C. Shanahan, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston
2:02pm - 2:09pm
Defining the Issue - What Vexatious Litigation Does/Does Not Mean
Emily C. Shanahan, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston
2:09pm - 2:24pm
Evolution of Efforts to Deal with Vexatious Litigants
Benjamin M. Stern, Esq.,
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
2:24pm - 2:52pm
Legislative Efforts to Define Vexatious Litigation in Massachusetts and Other States
Emily C. Shanahan, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston
Justin J. Wolosz, Esq.,
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Boston
Benjamin M. Stern, Esq.,
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
Colleen C. Cook, Esq.,
Smolak & Vaughan LLP, North Andover
2:52pm - 3:21pm
Identifying & Handling Vexatious Litigation: Remedies Available Under Massachusetts Law
Panel
3:21pm - 3:43pm
Attorney Vexatious Conduct
Panel
3:43pm - 4:00pm
'Ask the Experts' Q&A Session and Key Takeaways
Panel
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Speakers
ChairEmily C. Shanahan, Esq.,
Tarlow, Breed, Hart & Rodgers, PC, Boston
Faculty
Colleen C. Cook, Esq.,
Smolak & Vaughan LLP, North Andover
Benjamin M. Stern, Esq.,
Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP, Boston
Justin J. Wolosz, Esq.,
Choate Hall & Stewart LLP, Boston
