Recent News

april 9, 2013
Federal district court jury returns defense verdicts for Rose, Chinitz & Rose’s four clients in False Claims Act case, finding no scientific misconduct by the two hospitals and two academic researchers. The precedent-setting case was tried following remand from the Court of Appeals for the First Circuit, which reversed a summary judgment the firm had obtained for its clients in 2010. See earlier decisions (750 F.Supp.2d 358 and 678 F.3d 72). The firm’s trial team included Alan Rose, Brian Lipkin, and Anna Andreeva.
September 7, 2012
Alan D. Rose has been selected for inclusion in the 2013 edition of The Best Lawyers in America in five categories: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Education Law and Litigation - Labor & Employment. This is the fifteenth year that Mr. Rose has been selected for this honor.

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March 21, 2012
Supreme Judicial Court rules for Tufts University in Massachusetts Civil Rights Act case;
Court upholds and refers to Rose, Chinitz & Rose’s amicus curiae brief on behalf of eleven Massachusetts colleges and universities in support of Tufts’ position.
November 10, 2011
United States District Court dismisses False Claims Act case against Rose, Chinitz & Rose client.
October 13, 2011
Michael L. Chinitz speaks on an expert panel of private and government lawyers for the MCLE program entitled “Independent Contractor v. Employee,” which addresses the latest federal and state law developments and practical issues concerning the misclassification of employees as independent contractors. The webcast is available here.
September 15, 2011
U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit considers whether allegedly false statements on a National Institutes of Health grant application for federal funding can support a False Claims Act case. Alan D. Rose, Sr. presents oral argument on behalf of defendants-appellees.
• National Law Journal
July 2011
Alan D. Rose Sr. is recognized by The Best Lawyers in America 2011 for his expertise in Commercial Litigation, Education Law, Bet-the-Company Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, and Labor and Employment Litigation.
June 24, 2011
First Circuit Court of Appeals appoints Alan D. Rose, Sr. Chair of the First Circuit Rules Advisory Committee.
May 25, 2011
Boston Bar Association announces the appointment of Lisa A. Tenerowicz as Co-chair of the College and University Section for 2011-2013.
May 13, 2011
A Massachusetts state court judge rules that a Boston entrepreneur's case against defunct social media site ConnectU Inc. and its founders and key shareholders, including the Winklevoss twins, can move forward.
• National Law Journal
• Bloomberg
April 22, 2011
Rose, Chinitz & Rose files amicus curiae brief with Supreme Judicial Court on behalf of eleven colleges and universities in Massachusetts Civil Rights Act case.
February 18, 2011
Alan D. Rose, Sr. and Amy R. Silverman win contract case for employer in First Circuit Court of Appeals.
November 11, 2010
Alan D. Rose, Sr. and Lisa A. Tenerowicz win summary judgment for defendant in federal court in federal whistleblower fraud case.
NOvember 2010
Alan D. Rose, Sr., Michael L. Chinitz, and Alan D. Rose, Jr. are recognized by Massachusetts Super Lawyers and New England Super Lawyers. Alan D. Rose, Sr. is selected as one of the Top 100 lawyers in Massachusetts.
July 2010
Alan D. Rose, Sr. is recognized by Best Lawyers in America in the following practice areas: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Labor & Employment Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, and Education Law.
May 17, 2010
In May 2010, the First Circuit Court of Appeals appoints Alan D. Rose, Sr. to its Rules Advisory Committee for a three year term.
August 28, 2009
Massachusetts Appeals Court affirms Rose, Chinitz & Rose’s summary judgment victory for Boston businessman in breach of contract/securities case.