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Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers construction accidents and workplace fraud. By Altman & Altman.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/

May 10
Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

A worker was injured Tuesday after falling from the Hingham Middle School construction site. The 45-year-old man from New Bedford, MA, apparently fell from the third story scaffolding of the building around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. …
May 3
OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job

OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job

This week the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new initiative to help protect temporary workers from workplace injuries. The memo and plan comes after a series of reports OSHA…
May 2
Dangerous Workplace: MA Construction Site Accidents Are Most Serious and Most Fatal Study Recent Find

Dangerous Workplace: MA Construction Site Accidents Are Most Serious and Most Fatal Study Recent Find

Each year thousands of workers are injured in workplace incidents around the Commonwealth. Last year alone, over 50,000 workers were injured and more than 30 were killed on Massachusetts job sites. A study published by The Massachusetts…

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Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers warrants, license suspension, Massachusetts criminal offenses, and criminal defense issues. By Lewin & Lewin.

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyerblog.com/

May 21
PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT

PROBATION VIOLATION IN ESSEX SUPERIOR COURT

On December 3, 2009 MS, then 20 years old, was convicted of Assault & Battery with a Dangerous Weapon and Armed Home Invasion in Salem (MA) Superior Court. On the A&B D/W charge she was given a 2 1/2 year sentence to the House of…
May 21
Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed

Malicious Destruction of Property Charge Dismissed

On March 17, 2013 YH, a 23 year old foreign student in his Senior Year at Boston College, let his temper get the best of him. YH was looking for a parking space on Boylston Street in downtown Boston. A lady was preparing to back into a space…
May 3
ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED

ANOTHER DOMESTIC ASSAULT AND BATTERY CASE DISMISSED

On a Friday night in February, 2013 RW, a 25 year old cop from Maine, and his girlfriend came to Boston for an evening on the town. They visited several bars and by the end of the night RW was quite drunk. At about 1:15AM on Saturday morning…

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Reports on Massachusetts car accidents. By Altman & Altman LLP.

http://www.bostoncaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 20
Investigation Continues in Fatal Boston Hit-and-Run Accident Involving MIT Professor

Investigation Continues in Fatal Boston Hit-and-Run Accident Involving MIT Professor

Police are still investigating a hit-and-run bicycle accident near Kenmore Square that killed an MIT professor this weekend. Kanako Miura, 36, a native from Japan and visiting professor at MIT since 2012, was struck and killed by a truck…
May 14
League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community

League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community

On Monday, the city of Cambridge was named a Gold-level bicycle friendly community by The League of American Bicyclists, making it the highest rated city to bicycle in on the East coast. The recognition and ceremony comes in observance of…
May 1
34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA

34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA

Thirty-four junior high school students were injured and taken to hospitals following a three vehicle crash involving a school bus yesterday. The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning along Route 9 in Newton when a Metco bus…

Rank this Week: 1316

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers Massachusetts DUI, drug, OUI and firearm offenses. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyersblog.com/

May 3
Commonwealth Finds Conviction for Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm is Reversible when no Evidence is Presented to show the Defendant had the Requisite Intention

Commonwealth Finds Conviction for Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm is Reversible when no Evidence is Presented to show the Defendant had the Requisite Intention

Where the defendant was convicted of carrying an unlicensed firearm, the conviction is reversed when no evidence has been presented to show that defendant had the requisite intention to control the firearm. While the defendant waited for his…
Apr 10
Judge's Potentially Impartial Background Requires Writ of Mandamus be Granted Reversing Recusal Order

Judge's Potentially Impartial Background Requires Writ of Mandamus be Granted Reversing Recusal Order

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has reversed the denial of a recusal order after determining that "a reasonable person would question the capacity for impartiality of any judicial officer with the judge's particular background…
Mar 26
Court of Appeals Holds Judge Erred In Relying On A Robbery Guideline In Sentencing A Defendant Found Guilty Of Bank Burglary

Court of Appeals Holds Judge Erred In Relying On A Robbery Guideline In Sentencing A Defendant Found Guilty Of Bank Burglary

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a District Court judge erred when he relied on a robbery guideline in sentencing a defendant found guilty of burglarizing a bank. United States v. Almeida. Daniel Almeida was convicted…

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Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Covers Massachusetts family and divorce law. By Nancy R. Van Tine.

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/

May 21
Modification, Change is Hard

Modification, Change is Hard

Hi there, I hope you all are enjoying this gorgeous weather, I love it! We have been very busy here since March with a number of modification cases, as the new Alimony Law allowed for a large group of payors to file for…
May 13
Gray Divorce: Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning

Gray Divorce: Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning

Hi there, I’ve been playing hooky, and my colleague Andrea Dunbar has stepped up to complete her series on points to consider in gray divorces. Best, Nancy ______________ DIVIDING RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS There are important…
May 6
Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

Hi there, Gray divorce is on the increase. As Boomers age they are deciding to divorce. There are a number of issues that are of particular importance. My very talented colleague Andrea Dunbar has written today about Social…

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Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slips and falls, dog bites and other accidents. By Christopher F. Earley.

http://christopherfearley.typepad.com/massachusetts_personal_in/

May 16
Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?

Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?

There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client. Here are some, but not all, of those factors: 1) Has the Statute...
Apr 22
Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?

Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?

If you have sustained a work-related injury, and missed at least five calendar days from work, then you are entitled to Massachusetts workers compensation coverage. Generally, your employer's workers compensation insurer must pay your medical…
Apr 15
New Practice Area Announcement

New Practice Area Announcement

My office is now handling Massachusetts workers compensation cases. If you, a loved one, or a friend, has been injured on the job, call my office for a free consultation. I look forward to helping you.

Rank this Week: 1500

Massachusetts Special Education…

Massachusetts Special Education Law Blog

Discusses local and national news in special education law. By Lillian E. Wong.

http://www.lillianwongesq.com/blog.html

Apr 17
5 Reasons You Shouldn't Hire a Special Education Attorney

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Hire a Special Education Attorney

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Mar 21
Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!

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Mar 11
Sign up for the new Autism Awareness License Plate

Sign up for the new Autism Awareness License Plate

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JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law in Boston.

http://www.joelhschwartz.com/blog/

May 22
Three Basic Questions to Ask During your Initial Consultation

Three Basic Questions to Ask During your Initial Consultation

Before you hire a personal injury lawyer, you must meet with him or her to discuss your situation and determine if you actually have a case. Since most attorneys offer a free initial consultation, you don’t have anything to worry about…
May 21
Have you been a Victim of Surgical Malpractice?

Have you been a Victim of Surgical Malpractice?

With so many different forms of medical malpractice, many are confused as to whether or not they actually have a case. Even more so, they don’t understand the process of pinpointing where things went wrong and how to receive…
May 16
Ways to Better Understand what a Personal Injury Lawyer Offer

Ways to Better Understand what a Personal Injury Lawyer Offer

If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of a third party, you have the right to file a lawsuit against said party as a means of receiving compensation for damages, pain and suffering, and other related losses. With all…

Rank this Week: 1591

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Blog

Covers consumer bankruptcy and debtor issues. By Goldstein and Clegg LLC.

http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/bankruptcy_blog

May 19
Bankruptcy can Solve Health and Medical Bill

Bankruptcy can Solve Health and Medical Bill

Many people have suffered the loss of a job due to an illness. When that happens, your debt can build up very quickly. In addition, many times when you loose a job, you also can loose your health insurance, and then face staggering medical…
Apr 5
Where do American Consumers spend their money?

Where do American Consumers spend their money?
Dec 19
Preventing Debt over the Holiday Season

Preventing Debt over the Holiday Season

During the holiday season, Americans take on more debt than during any other time of the year. Buying presents for family, friends, co-workers, and others is just a part of the holiday tradition, but without proper planning, holiday…

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Fair Competition Law Blog

Covers trade secrets, noncompetes, privacy and security, the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, trademarks, copyrights, and business torts. By Russell Beck.

http://faircompetitionlaw.com

Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 22
Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update

True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
Apr 15
Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

The Fairly Competing hosts - John Marsh, Russell Beck, and Ken Vanko - discuss injunction practice in Episode 6. The most common form of relief in non-compete and trade secrets cases, preliminary injunctions require parties to act and respond…

Rank this Week: 1689

Security, Privacy and The Law

Covers information security and privacy issues. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com

Apr 3
The Split in the Circuit Courts Over the Proper Interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Actually Goes Three Way

The Split in the Circuit Courts Over the Proper Interpretation of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act Actually Goes Three Way

Posted on March 15th, 2013 by Brian P. Bialas on our sister blog, Massachusetts Noncompete Law. I’ve written many times about the significant split in…
Feb 27
Commentary on the Status of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Commentary on the Status of the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act

Feb 18, 2013 U.S. Supreme Court takes pass on CFAA lawsuit; uncertainty remains In 1st Circuit, ‘ball in employer’s court’ By Correy E. Stephenson The U.S. Supreme Court’s denial of certiorari in a Computer…
Feb 27
PCI-DSS Update: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council Issues Guidelines for Security Risk Assessments, Cloud Computing, and Accepting Payments on Mobile Device

PCI-DSS Update: The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council Issues Guidelines for Security Risk Assessments, Cloud Computing, and Accepting Payments on Mobile Device

Merchants who accept credit cards have a duty to protect customer information, not only by law (see, e.g., 201 CMR 17.00), but also because the credit card companies tell them so. The Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council was…

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Wynn & Wynn Blog

Covers injury and workers' compensation law.

http://www.wynnandwynn.com/our-blog/

May 21
Bad Faith Insurance Claim

Bad Faith Insurance Claim

In one way or another, we will all have to deal with an insurance company at some time in our lives. Car, home, health, life, if something is important to us- we insure it. In some cases we are required by law to have insurance, health…
May 21
Burns One Of Top Causes Of Serious Injurie

Burns One Of Top Causes Of Serious Injurie

Burns are one of the most common accidents. They can result from any number of situations, from smaller burns from hot water or an accidental touch to a hot appliance, or more seriously from electrical malfunctions, house fires, and chemical…
May 14
Mass: 32 Workplace Deaths,1,800 Diagnosed With Work Related Cancer

Mass: 32 Workplace Deaths,1,800 Diagnosed With Work Related Cancer

Sadly, workplace injuries have become a reality on many jobs. A recent report done in Massachusetts, however, showed that at times more then just an injury may occur. The report was entitled Dying For Work In Massachusetts, and it showed that…

Rank this Week: 1857

Yes, We're Together

Two lawyers challenging the assumptions and assuming the challenges of interracial love in the 21st century.

http://www.yesweretogether.com/

May 7
I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo

I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo

When Enuma Okoro asked about my interest in contributing a short essay on what remains unspeakable at the intersection of my faith and gender, in my mind I said: Shoot! Girl! You ain't got to ask me twice! But my actual email…
Apr 23
Why Boston?

Why Boston?

It's been kind of a rough week. Many of you know that most of my hilariously frustrating experiences in an interracial relationship take place in the city I call home: Boston, Massachusetts. I've mentioned the Boston Marathon in a…
Dec 22
Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right

Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right

After six years of marriage, I've made peace with the fact that every time I turn on my television, it will be on ESPN. Doesn't matter what day; doesn't matter what time of day. As the wife of an avid sports fan (who assures me, "It…

Rank this Week: 1853

Massachusetts Employment Lawyer…

Massachusetts Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts employment laws governing maternity leave, discrimination, and wages. By the Brown Law Firm, LLC.

http://www.massachusettsemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Apr 17
Boston Businesses, Workers, Grapple With Social Media Policie

Boston Businesses, Workers, Grapple With Social Media Policie

The fact that employment and business laws in Massachusetts have failed to keep pace with the exponentially-expanding social media landscape should surprise no one - particularly when you recognize that the state's "blue laws" still restrict…
Apr 10
$5M Boston Gender Discrimination Suit Filed Following Adoption Leave

$5M Boston Gender Discrimination Suit Filed Following Adoption Leave

A former attorney for a large law firm in Massachusetts has filed suit against her ex-employer, whom she says fired her for taking leave after an adoption. Our Boston employment lawyers know that similar to the protected maternity leave…
Apr 2
Supreme Court to Hear Employment Discrimination Case

Supreme Court to Hear Employment Discrimination Case

If a worker is fired in part, but not entirely, due to discrimination, is that enough grounds for legal compensation? A Texas trial court thought so, and in 2006 ordered a hospital to pay a $3 million judgment to a doctor who had been…

Rank this Week: 1876

Breaking Ground: What's New in…

Breaking Ground: What's New in Real Estate Law

Updates in real estate law including leasing, financing, corporate real estate, environmental law. By Sherin and Lodgen.

http://blog.sherin.com/blog/

May 21
Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Boston Bar Association June 3, 2013 - When Energy and Environmental Obligations Collide June 3, 2013 - Preserving Affordable Housing in Massachusetts NAIOP…
May 14
7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

Written by: Bethany A. Bartlett As the warm weather approaches, we see the usual signs of spring which, in a good year, includes an increase in commercial development and corresponding financing transactions. Most notably this year is…
May 9
Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett

Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett

Written by: Paula G. Curry Imagine you’ve just purchased your dream home in the ‘burbs. Your patio has just been finished. Your beautiful 2-acre lot, the minimum size required by the zoning bylaw, is taking shape…

Rank this Week: 1964

Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

May 20
Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

Getting the Facts: House Considers the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act” of 2013

The House of Representatives subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law is currently considering the “Furthering Asbestos Claims Transparency (FACT) Act.” The bipartisan legislation, introduced by…
Mar 13
Free and Clear: Dissolved Delaware Corporation Deemed Not Liable for Asbestos-Related Liabilities More than 10 Years After Dissolution

Free and Clear: Dissolved Delaware Corporation Deemed Not Liable for Asbestos-Related Liabilities More than 10 Years After Dissolution

The Delaware Court of Chancery recently took a rare foray into the world of asbestos litigation after it was asked to appoint a receiver to distribute the remaining reserves from casualty insurance policies issued to Krafft-Murphy Company,…
Feb 18
FSMA: Finally Moving Forward

FSMA: Finally Moving Forward

In the future, we might look back at 2013 as the year the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) finally got some teeth. In January, the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) released two long awaited proposed rules, one aimed at food…

Rank this Week: 2110

Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

Covers Massachusetts land use and real estate law, regulation and policy. By Rackemann, Sawyer & Brewster, P.C.

http://www.massachusettslandusemonitor.com/

May 17
ALERT: Near End Of Session, Mass. Legislators Pushing Complex Bill That Would Change Zoning And Land Use Law As We Know It

ALERT: Near End Of Session, Mass. Legislators Pushing Complex Bill That Would Change Zoning And Land Use Law As We Know It

A summary of what this bill would do is here. A few things jump right out: (1) the bill's title, "An Act Promoting the Planning and Development of Sustainable Communities," gives me the willies; (2) sayonara, ANR plans; (3)…
Apr 12
SJC Decision May Result In Haircut For Broker Who Misrepresented Zoning to Salon Owner

SJC Decision May Result In Haircut For Broker Who Misrepresented Zoning to Salon Owner

The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) yesterday issued its decision in the closely-watched case of DeWolfe v. Hingham Centre, Ltd. The SJC has concluded that a broker can be liable for a written misrepresentation…
Mar 27
Spring Training for Real Estate Lawyer

Spring Training for Real Estate Lawyer

Educational opportunities abound this spring! Next Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) headquarters in Downtown Crossing, my current Rackemann colleague and fellow MLUM…

Rank this Week: 2035

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers…

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/

May 14
Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Generic Drug Manufacturer Ranbaxy Will Pay $500M To Settle in False Claims Act and Whistleblower Allegations Involving Medicaid/Medicare Fraud & Pharmaceutical Fraud

Ranbaxy USA Inc., the American subsidiary of Ranbaxy Laboratories Limited, an Indian generic pharmaceutical maker, has agreed to pay $500 million to settle fines related to claims that it made false statements to the FDA about its…
May 10
Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

Russian Study Says Vaginal Mesh Implant Injury Risk is Higher for Younger Women, Hysterectomy Patient

According to a new study by Russian scientists, younger women with less serious cases of pelvic organ prolapse and those who had hysterectomies appear to be more at risk of experiencing post-surgical complications after they are implanted…
Apr 29
Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Though rare, Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) can be a life altering and even fatal skin disease

Drug-Induced Stevens - Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is an immune-complex-mediated hypersensitivity disorder caused by an adverse allergic reaction to medications. While there may be several causes of general SJS, Drug-Induced SJS is caused by a…

Rank this Week: 1979

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyers…

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Massachusetts criminal law, including suppression motions and drug crimes. By Law Office of Gregory V. St. Cyr

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyersblog.com/

May 9
Marijuana Trafficking Suspects Appear to be Over Charged

Marijuana Trafficking Suspects Appear to be Over Charged

The Quincy Police have filed several charges including marijuana trafficking against a Quincy couple after an incident last Thursday. The story in boston.com reveals that the prosecution may have difficulties proving many of them. It all…
May 2
Disorderly Conduct Charge for MBTA Train Surfer

Disorderly Conduct Charge for MBTA Train Surfer

Disorderly Conduct charges were brought in the Quincy District Court against Justin Green of South Boston after he tried to surf a subway train out of the North Quincy MBTA station last Friday. According to Boston.com, some people in the…
Apr 27
Drug Distribution Suspect Proclaims Confidence in His Attorney

Drug Distribution Suspect Proclaims Confidence in His Attorney

Drug distribution and drug possession charges were brought against two men in the West Roxbury Division of the Boston Municipal Court after the men were arrested in Roslindale on Wednesday. Dennis Reynolds of Attleboro was charged with…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts personal injury and wrongful death news. By The Law Office of Neil Burns.

http://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/

Nov 13
Slip and Fall Injury Recovery Made More Difficult by Massachusetts Court

Slip and Fall Injury Recovery Made More Difficult by Massachusetts Court

In a case called Sarkisian v. Concept Restaurants, the Appellate Division of the District Court declined to extend the "mode of operation" law to a nightclub in Boston. In Sarkisian, the plaintiff was at a bachelorette party all evening at…
Nov 11
Medical Marijuana and Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Accident

Medical Marijuana and Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Accident

The recently passed Question 3 on the Massachusetts state ballot should give drivers some pause about the safety of the drug in drivers of motor vehicles.
Oct 31
Halloween and Real Monsters to be Aware of in Massachusetts: Are Energy Drinks Safe for Massachusetts Consumers?

Halloween and Real Monsters to be Aware of in Massachusetts: Are Energy Drinks Safe for Massachusetts Consumers?

Some time ago we wrote a Massachusetts personal injury blog story about the dangers of Four Loko, a mixture of booze and caffeine that was subsequently taken off the market in Massachusetts and many other states. The new approach for selling…

Rank this Week: 2012

The Education Rights Blawg

Covers your child’s rights and keeps you up-to-date on legal developments in the fields of school and special education law. By Fabisch Law, L.L.C.

http://educationrights.wordpress.com/

Aug 17
An Introduction to Special Education Law: Back to School Series – Eligibility and Evaluation

An Introduction to Special Education Law: Back to School Series – Eligibility and Evaluation

Eligibility and evaluations for special education services are governed by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Section 1414 (the full text of 20 U.S.C. Section 1414 related to eligibility and evaluations is below the…
Aug 11
Five Tips for Providing for Children With Disabilitie

Five Tips for Providing for Children With Disabilitie

One of the major concerns for parents or grandparents of children with disabilities is how to provide for their financial future. Here are some legal tips:
Apr 18
Fabisch Law, L.L.C. is proud to announce that it is a corporate supporter for the 8th Annual Family Voices/Rhode Island Parent Information Network Family/Professionals Partnerships Conference

Fabisch Law, L.L.C. is proud to announce that it is a corporate supporter for the 8th Annual Family Voices/Rhode Island Parent Information Network Family/Professionals Partnerships Conference

Fabisch Law, L.L.C. is proud to announce that it is a corporate supporter for the 8th Annual Family Voices/Rhode Island Parent Information Network Family/Professionals Partnerships Conference. The theme of this year’s conference is…

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Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts products liability, medical malpractice and dram shop liability news. By Alan H. Crede.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/

Aug 5
Action Park a.k.a. “Accident Park”

Action Park a.k.a. “Accident Park”

Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. You couldn’t make a place like Action Park up. Action Park was a New Jersey amusement park open from 1978 until 1996.
Apr 21
Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop

Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop

We’ve blogged a lot about SawStop technology, the revolutionary flesh-detection technology that renders power saw accidents obsolete (see here, here and here).
Mar 12
My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System

My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System

This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the premiere of the film My Cousin Vinny and, to commemorate the occasion, our friends over at

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The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt…

The Law Office of Alexis B. Levitt Blog

Covers caregiver issues, estate planning, living at home and special needs trusts.

http://www.alexislevitt.com/blog/

May 20
Department of Public Health Survey on Health Needs for People with Disabilitie

Department of Public Health Survey on Health Needs for People with Disabilitie

This landed in my inbox. It took about 5 minutes to fill it out. Due date is May 31. Here are the details: Help influence health care in Massachusetts! The Health and Disability Program, part of Office of Health Equity at the MA Department of…
Jan 9
The Elderly & Special Needs Patients and the Fiscal Cliff

The Elderly & Special Needs Patients and the Fiscal Cliff

In all the fiscal cliff nonsense of the last few weeks, here are a few provisions that affect the elderly and the disabled: 1. Remember how doctors were being threatened with a 27% pay cut for their Medicare patients? That threat went away.…
Jan 3
The Nursing Home Stopped Medicare Payments Because my Loved One Stopped Improving, but I Heard that’s Illegal

The Nursing Home Stopped Medicare Payments Because my Loved One Stopped Improving, but I Heard that’s Illegal

For many years, Medicare has stopped paying for therapies or skilled care once the patient stopped improving, or plateaud. This is not what the regulations say, but somehow that became the practice across the country. In December, the…

Rank this Week: 2421

The Charge

Incorporates history and legal analysis to raise questions on criminal justice issues. By Victoria Nadel.

http://vln-thecharge.blogspot.com/

May 20
Discovering the Root and Legacy of Brady v. Maryland

Discovering the Root and Legacy of Brady v. Maryland

Brady v. Maryland, 373 U.S. 83 (1963) ("Brady") is an odd case to celebrate as some sort of coup for defendants. Brady is more of a puzzle than an answer - it exemplifies in many ways the struggle between the three branches of…
May 13
Depending on the People: 100 Years of the 17th Amendment

Depending on the People: 100 Years of the 17th Amendment

In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. A dependence on the…
May 6
Counsel for the Indigent: An Unfunded Mandate

Counsel for the Indigent: An Unfunded Mandate

The Sixth Amendment guarantees that, “[i]n all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right… to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” Over the course of constitutional time, deprivation of…

Rank this Week: 2479

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts DUI, drug and theft crimes. By Cappetta Law Offices.

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyer-blog.com/

May 14
Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order

Haverhill Woman Accused of Violating Court Order

According to the MetroWest Daily News, Brooke Uttley, 23 of Haverhill, was reportedly seen drinking at a Framingham bar on Friday April 12th, which violates the terms of her personal recognizance release. Uttley is accused of crashing her…
May 7
Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense

Northborough Man Charged with Fourth OUI Offense

Peter Moynihan, 55, of Northborough was arrested on Wednesday night, April 17th after allegedly getting into a car accident on Route 9, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Moynihan has reportedly been charged with operating…
Apr 26
Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight

Ashland Man Charged with Larceny Following Fight

Steven Gonzalez, 35 of Asland, was arrested on Wednesday, April 17th for allegedly stealing a lighter and some change from a car that was parked in a Shaw's parking lot, according to an article in the MetroWest Daily News. Officers…

Rank this Week: 2394

Boston Drunk Driving Accident…

Boston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers drunk driving in Massachusetts. By the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman LLC.

http://www.bostondrunkdrivingaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 3
Drunk Drivers a Focus in Stoughton

Drunk Drivers a Focus in Stoughton

Drivers in Stoughton were not on their best behavior over the weekend. If you take a look at the Stoughton Patch and check out some of the police reports, you'll see that officers in the area did quite a job in busting drunk drivers. On…
Apr 28
MADD Offers Tips on Avoiding Drunk Driving for Prom, Graduation

MADD Offers Tips on Avoiding Drunk Driving for Prom, Graduation

Prom night is a right of passage enjoyed by teens throughout the United States. Unfortunately, prom night is also a time when bad things can happen. The same holds true through the upcoming graduation season. One primary risk kids face comes…
Apr 20
New England DUI Accident Watch: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

New England DUI Accident Watch: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol can be very dangerous when overused or when in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, many of the individuals who are at the greatest risk of being harmed are those who are not even legally allowed to drink. These individuals are teenagers.…

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Women in Labor

Discusses the latest developments in labor and employment law throughout the New England region and nationally. By Royal LLP.

http://royalllp.com/blog/

Nov 20
Timing is Everything!

Timing is Everything!

Timing of a disciplinary or adverse action against an employee is important in avoiding litigation. If an adverse employment action is on the heels of an employee’s engagement in a protected activity (such as filing a claim with the…
Nov 5
Voting Time Off?

Voting Time Off?

Each state has its own laws on whether or not an employer must provide employees with time off from work to vote. In Connecticut, for example, there is no law requiring employers to provide voting time off to employees. The same is true…
Nov 2
Groundhog Hour: FLSA Implications to Consider When We “Fall Back”

Groundhog Hour: FLSA Implications to Consider When We “Fall Back”

For most people across the United States, residents of Massachusetts included, daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 4, and we set the clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m. When daylight savings time ends, employees working the…

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Boston DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers Criminal Law, DUI and OUI news. Published By Law Offices of Lefteris K. Travayiakis, P.C.

http://www.bostonduilawyersblog.com/

Nov 9
Wayland High School Football Coach Charged with Drunk Driving

Wayland High School Football Coach Charged with Drunk Driving

An assistant football coach at Wayland High School was arrested last weekend on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following his teams victory that evening. The Wayland coach was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol at his…
Nov 6
Worcester Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

Worcester Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

A Worcester man was recently arrested on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following his involvement in a three-car crash. The man, who was driving his minivan with his two daughters (6 and 8 years old) on the Massachusetts…
Oct 28
Boston Police Officer Indicted for OUI / DUI Causing Serious Injury

Boston Police Officer Indicted for OUI / DUI Causing Serious Injury

Boston Police Officer Richard Jeanetti, 36, has been indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges from the May 24 Hyde Park crash that resulted in serious injury to a woman. The Boston officer has been…

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Athans & Hogan Blog

Covers intellectual property, copyright, and trademark.

http://www.athanshogan.com

May 25
David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

Legendary Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is steamed, and he’s not going to take it anymore! No, it’ has nothing to do with his passion for bicycling. It has something to do with copyright infringement.
May 17
We the People of Facebook…

We the People of Facebook…

Facebook and its take on privacy settings have been in the news quite a bit lately. What is the big deal? Facebook has created a vast maze of settings which is nearly impossible to navigate on your own.
May 13
Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

If you run a business, then you know all about the importance of trademarks and servicemarks: not only can a name or logo catch a potential customer or client’s eye, but it can ensure that there is no confusion as to who you are and what…

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Boston Metro Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Boston Metro Area business law. By Richard Mucci.

http://www.bostonmetrobusinesslawyer.com/

May 17
SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

Massachusetts employers beware: the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that out-of-state individuals who live and work for a company headquartered in Massachusetts may bring an action in Massachusetts courts to enforce rights under…
May 13
MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

Does your business really know the time limits of payments in its marketing agreements based on commissions with outside vendors? Your business should scrutinize these agreements closely and understand the time limits, especially after a…
Apr 23
Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Employers beware: you may be precluding your rights to arbitration if you maintain unilateral discretion to alter the terms of an employee handbook. In Domenichetti v. The Salter School, LLC, et al., Judge Saylor of the United States District…

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Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers harassment crimes, motor vehicle crimes, drug crimes and entrapment defenses. By Patrick J. Murphy.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyer-blog.com/

May 15
4 Defendants Sentenced in 2011 Boston Armed Robbery/Shooting Case

4 Defendants Sentenced in 2011 Boston Armed Robbery/Shooting Case

Earlier this month, four criminal defendants pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a September 2011 armed robbery and shooting, which resulted in the injuring of an on duty police officer. The men pleaded guilty to various charges, which…
May 7
How to Possibly Avoid Jail Time by Participating in Pretrial Diversion

How to Possibly Avoid Jail Time by Participating in Pretrial Diversion

A little known fact within the Massachusetts criminal justice system, is the potential for any criminal defendant to be put on pretrial probation in lieu of criminal charges. You read that right, any potential defendant. The relevant statute…
May 1
Supreme Court Refuses to Establish Per Se Rule in DUI Cases, Warrants Required For Blood Test

Supreme Court Refuses to Establish Per Se Rule in DUI Cases, Warrants Required For Blood Test

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the area of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) evidence collection, and the rammifications of the case are certain to have an impact on police…

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Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law topics such as DWI/OUI offenses, other traffic related offenses, and murder. By Boston, Massachusetts criminal defense lawyer, William D. Kickham.

http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/

May 13
Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say

Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say

Some people just don’t get it. What I mean, is that some people just don’t seem to understand that rape is a crime. And not just a word to use – and misuse – in a song. In another display of complete insensitivity…
May 9
Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

There are any number of reasons why people shoplift. However, in my experience, as a Boston Massachusetts shoplifting lawyer, one of the most interesting reasons has to do with people who feel that life has simply let them down. They have…
May 3
Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

Most everyone in Massachusetts knows that voters here voted to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana effective January 2009, and also voted just last November 2012 to legalize the use of medical marijuana. As a…

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Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the defense of violent crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, and firearm offenses. By Frank Fernandez.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyer-blog.com/

Apr 6
Recent Supreme Judicial Court(SJC) decisions help clarify the new law which decriminalizes possession of an ounce or less of marijuana

Recent Supreme Judicial Court(SJC) decisions help clarify the new law which decriminalizes possession of an ounce or less of marijuana

The new law which makes it legal to possess an ounce or less of marijuana for personal use has left many confused as to what is legal when it comes to possessing or using marijuana. Possession of any amount of marijuana with the intent to…
Jan 2
Boston woman arrested for armed robbery using a syringe

Boston woman arrested for armed robbery using a syringe

On December 17 female entered a secondhand clothing store and threatened the cashier with a syringe if she did not receive all the cash in the drawer. This happened at a store called second time around located on Newbury Street. On December…
Nov 26
Boston Paramedic accused of stealing painkillers and sedatives from ambulance

Boston Paramedic accused of stealing painkillers and sedatives from ambulance

A Boston paramedic has pleaded not guilty to stealing painkillers and sedatives which he allegedly took from ambulances that he worked in. Benoit was charged with 73 counts of stealing drugs in Suffolk Superior Court. It's alleged that…

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Massachusetts Divorce & Family…

Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog

Covers current issues in Massachusetts divorce and family law. By Steven Ballard.

http://massachusettsfamilylaw.blogspot.com/

Jan 2
Best US Supreme Court Decision of 2012

Best US Supreme Court Decision of 2012

In my view, the best U.S. Supreme Court decision of 2012 would probably be Miller v. Alabama. This decision scored a big one for human rights of juveniles. There will be no more mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juvenile…
Jan 2
Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012

Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012

Scott Morgan, principal of the Morgan Law Firm (Houston and Austin, Texas) and fellow family law blogger, has put me on his list of the Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012. Check out that link for some good reading. I made it to the list on…
Nov 12
Beyond Washington, Maryland and Maine: New Battleground States for Marriage Equality

Beyond Washington, Maryland and Maine: New Battleground States for Marriage Equality

Well, it indeed became official late last week that Washington state's referendum on marriage equality was in fact a win for marriage equality. Washington will thus be included with Maine and Maryland as the first three states to approve gay…

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Boston Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Published by Law Offices of D. Lev, PC

http://www.bostonbankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

Jul 12
Some Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

Some Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

With a slow economic recovery and persistently high unemployment rates, bankruptcy may be a good option for some people. Since each person's situation is unique, perhaps the one universally true statement about personal bankruptcy is that it…
Jun 1
"Octomom" Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissed by Judge

"Octomom" Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissed by Judge

Nadya Suleman, known in the media as the "Octomom," recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, claiming up to $1 million in debt owed to twenty-one creditors.
Nov 21
Boston Economy Leads to Job and Bankruptcy Worrie

Boston Economy Leads to Job and Bankruptcy Worrie

The loss of a job is always devastating, throwing one's life into disarray and uncertainty. It can also be a major factor in the decision to seek personal bankruptcy. As the economy continues to sputter along for many people, these concerns…

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The Counselor

Boston College Law School news updates

http://counselor.bc.edu/

Aug 16
Bookstore Employment Opportunitie

Bookstore Employment Opportunitie

The BC Law bookstore is looking for 3-4 temporary student employees for the start of the fall semester. Applicants must be able to start employment on August 16th and continue through the first week of classes. These positions do not qualify…
Jul 21
4 Bedroom Apartment in Brookline

4 Bedroom Apartment in Brookline

4 Bedroom, 2 full bathroom apartment on Babcock Street in Brookline, move in date, August 1st. Rent is, $750 a month, heat and hot water and gas included, working fireplace, back yard, back deck, large living and dining rooms, eat in…
Jul 21
3 Bedroom Apartment 1 Mile from BCLS

3 Bedroom Apartment 1 Mile from BCLS

One mile from BC Law school, on Summit Street in Newton. Brand new, fully renovated open-floor plan unit with Granite kitchen and Marble bathroom. A 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath duplex apt., with Laundry units in the basement. Large open living…

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Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.csrandthelaw.com

May 20
Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

Increasingly, companies will face explicit demands from investors, especially members of the socially responsible investor community, that they provide detailed disclosures regarding internal processes and procedures to assess and manage the…
May 1
The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

On April 22, the European Union lifted all sanctions on Burma except an arms embargo. The sanctions had already been eased in April 2012, which left open the option of easily putting them back into place. The European Union’s move to…
Apr 24
Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

This week, members of the United Nations (“U.N.”) Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations are making an official visit to the United States as part of the Group’s mandate to promote the effective…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury Law. By Sugarman & Sugarman, P.C.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 20
Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie

Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie

In 2012, more than 78 percent of all products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission were produced by foreign manufacturers. The Banzai Falls Inflatable Pool Slide that was the subject of a jury award in favor of SUGARMAN's…
May 14
Limousine Liability in Massachusett

Limousine Liability in Massachusett

Recently, a fire on a limousine in California ended in tragedy and the death of five co-workers who were not able to escape from the vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing a blast of fire from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle quickly…
May 7
Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common

Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common

According to a Johns Hopkins study recently reported in the April 2013 issue of the journal Surgery, so-called surgical "never events" occur with shocking regularity. "Never events" include such events as operating on the wrong side of the…

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Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers real estate sales, purchases and foreclosures. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettsrealestatelawyer-blog.com/

May 20
Home Prices Increasing Across the United State

Home Prices Increasing Across the United State

Home-price appreciation is increasing across most of the U.S., demonstrating that the housing market is turning around after the most severe downturn since the Great Depression. Prices rose by 8.1% in January from the previous year, the…
Mar 15
US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid

US Housing Market Starts to Dip, But Remains Solid

Homebuilders began working at a slower pace in January than December, but the decrease occurred in the area of apartment construction, which dropped twenty-four percent. However, the rate of single-family homebuilding increased 0.8…
Mar 8
Multifamily Housing Growth Expected to Continue in 2013

Multifamily Housing Growth Expected to Continue in 2013

After many slow years, home building is now steadily contributing to economic growth. An important factor has been the expansion of multifamily construction, such as apartment buildings and condominiums. Because of the housing crisis,…

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HealthBlawg

Covers health care law. By David Harlow.

http://healthblawg.com

May 19
Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue

Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue

When CMS recently released hospital chargemaster and payment data for the 100 hospital codes most frequently billed to Medicare, there was much written and said about the significance of the data release. Some found this to be significant;…
May 16
Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

Going public with her story of a prophylactic double mastectomy after testing positive for BRCA1 (a gene linked to breast cancer) via an op-ed piece in the New York Times, Angelina Jolie is clearly trying to get the message out...
May 14
The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

The FDA launched an impressive patient network website this month, after nearly four years of research, focus groups, usability testing and more. The twin goals for this website are promoting the educational mission of the FDA, and promoting…

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Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

Covers DUI, OUI, DWI law, and gaming law.

http://blog.considinefurey.com/

Apr 18
Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

After much discussion on April 18, 2013, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to open Region C (Southeastern, Massachusetts) to commercial casino developers. Previously, the Commission had delayed the application…
Dec 7
MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

The MBTA has fired the operator of the Green Line trolley that crashed into another at Boylston Station on November 29, 2012. This past Wednesday, the T said the driver may have fallen asleep before the accident that sent 37 ……
Oct 3
State Drug Lab Scandal

State Drug Lab Scandal

Special court sessions are being set up around Massachusetts to handle a flood of legal challenges expected by drug defendants in the wake of a scandal at a state drug testing lab. Chemist Annie Dookhan was charged with obstruction of…

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Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Michael M. Harrington.

http://www.bostonimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 14
Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

There are creative ways for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States without needing a sponsor. In this post, I will discuss how the L-1 non-immigrant visa and EB-1C immigrant visa categories are used by enterprising foreign…
Mar 28
Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State

Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State

In this post, I will discuss how to prepare for an immigration bond hearing. Immigration bond is basically bail: an amount of money that must be paid in exchange for the foreign national's release from jail. The money will be returned if…
Jan 28
Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

A lot media attention has been received by the Secure Communities program run by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). The Secure Communities program was intended to be a way for DHS to detect and remove undocumented foreign nationals…

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Massachusetts Divorce & Wills…

Massachusetts Divorce & Wills Lawyer Blog

Covers family law, divorce and estate planning. By Gabriel Cheong.

http://gabrielcheonglaw.com

Mar 12
SJC Determines New Standard for Modification of Child Support

SJC Determines New Standard for Modification of Child Support

Up until today, whenever someone filed for a Modification of Child Support, the standard of review that a court looks at is if there had been a “material and substantial change in circumstances” between the old child support order…
Dec 12
Sesame Street Divorce Toolkit

Sesame Street Divorce Toolkit

Our favorite children’s educational show, Sesame Street, has released a toolkit for parents and kids to explore the issue of divorce in the family. The website has videos that you can watch with your children and it also has guides for…
Oct 17
What is Pretrial in a Divorce in Massachusetts?

What is Pretrial in a Divorce in Massachusetts?

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Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer…

Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers deportation, immigration courts, and naturalization. By Law Offices Of Joshua L. Goldstein, PC.

http://www.massachusettsimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Feb 7
Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013

Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013

In anticipation of a major snow storm, the Immigration Court in Boston will be closed on Friday, February 8, 2013. The Immigration Judges will extend all filing deadlines and reschedule all deportation and bond hearings set for February…
Feb 4
C-1 and D visa holders have a new green card option

C-1 and D visa holders have a new green card option

As a attorney specializing in preparing winning I-601 hardship waivers, my law firm's Boston office is eagerly awaiting March 4, 2013, the first day that USCIS will begin accepting I-601A provisional waivers for unlawful presence with…
Jan 23
Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application

Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application

Citizenship Lawyer Tip: How to handle the N-400 question regarding trips abroad As an immigration lawyer, my job is to deal with immigration problems. Naturalization, the process by which a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen,…

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Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

By Pulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com

Jan 23
The Difficulty in Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits: Farrell v. Astrue

The Difficulty in Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits: Farrell v. Astrue

Angela Farrell suffers from anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, insomnia, vertigo, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. She was 33 years old when she applied for disability insurance benefits,…
Jul 11
Social Security Disability Recipients Could Face Drastic Benefits Cut

Social Security Disability Recipients Could Face Drastic Benefits Cut

The trustees of Social Security and Medicare announced that people who benefit from their programs will face a cut in benefit of up to 25 percent by the year 2033 if Congress does not step in. Unfortunately, it is speculated that Social…
Jul 2
Applications for Groups to Manage Health Care for "Dual Eligibles" Wanted in Massachusett

Applications for Groups to Manage Health Care for "Dual Eligibles" Wanted in Massachusett

Deval Patrick's administration put out a call for bids from organizations interested in managing the health care of approximately 111,000 low-income residents of Massachusetts who have complex and expensive medical needs. The group of people…

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