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Friends of the court in Latin. Persons, businesses, or associations who are not parties to an appeal pending before an appellate court, but who have an interest in the outcome of the appeal. They will request leave to file an amicus brief to present arguments to influence the court’s decision.

Mass. AG Files Amicus Brief on New Flood Maps And Resulting Insurance Hikes
November 18, 2013 - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley has been a vocal opponent of the new flood insurance policies.
Closed Claim Costs Insurer Over $4 Million On A $50K Liability Limit
October 26, 2015 - The case of a multi-million dollar judgment for a bodily injury claim under a commercial auto policy with a $50,000 limit of liability.
SJC Seeks Amicus Briefs To Decide COVID-19 Business Interruption Coverage Question
The Supreme Judicial Court announced last week that it was seeking amicus curiae briefs from interested parties on a COVID-19 business interruption case.
Confused Voicemail Leads to E&O and Coverage Suits
SJC Construed For 1st Time Meaning of “Doing Business As” In Relation to CGL Coverage.

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