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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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Suffolk Law Library Blog

http://suffolklawlibrary.blogspot.com/

Mar 28
Legal Research Workshop

Legal Research Workshop

Are you concerned about your first real world research assignment? Come to any of our 30-minute workshops and sharpen your research skills, stand out in a sea of resumes, and prepare yourself for summer jobs and beyond. We're…
Mar 11
Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion

Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion

Are you concerned about your first real world research assignment? The law library and the LPS faculty are co-sponsoring Legal Research in the Real World: A Panel Discussion on Wednesday, March 27, 2013 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm in the 1st floor…
Dec 20
Judge rejects bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental

Judge rejects bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental

A British Judge rejected a bid by Sally Roberts to stop her son having radiotherapy, saying any further delays would be detrimental."A mother involved in a legal battle to prevent her seven-year-old son from having radiotherapy to treat a…

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Massachusetts Bankruptcy Blog

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

http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/bankruptcy_blog

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…
Dec 13
Trustee’s can keep more fees in dismissed case

Trustee’s can keep more fees in dismissed case

If you filed a Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Massachusetts and have either filed a motion to voluntarily dismiss your case or your case has simply been dismissed due to a motion by another party prior to confirmation, then you may not get all your…

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Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog

Covers legal issues surrounding asbestos exposure and mesothelioma. By Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman LLC.

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

May 17
New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist

New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist

Asbestos is a killer. Manufacturers and employers knew this for decades, even as they continued to peddle products that contained the deadly material, putting both workers and consumers at risk. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that…
May 13
Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett

Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett

A new report released by a group effort involving some of the state's most outspoken worker safety advocates reveals that mesothelioma remains a serious threat to Massachusetts workers. In "Dying to Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and…
May 13
Asbestos Trade Block Effort Thwarted By Powerful Industry

Asbestos Trade Block Effort Thwarted By Powerful Industry

A measure that would have reduced the growing threat of asbestos exposure in developing nations has failed. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that while this doesn't directly affect our community, it marks a significant blow in the…

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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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Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers age, gender, sex, National origin, and workplace discrimination. By Boston, Massachusetts employment attorneys, The Conforto Law Group.

http://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.com/

Mar 30
Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination

Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination

California’s Silicon Valley, generally considered the world capital of technological innovation, is emerging from the recession quite well, with new companies and IPOs all over the news. For many older high-tech workers, though, the…
Feb 12
Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

Pepsi Beverages reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in which it will pay $3.13 million and modify its training and hiring processes based on allegations of racial discrimination. An…
Feb 12
Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

Pepsi Beverages reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in which it will pay $3.13 million and modify its training and hiring processes based on allegations of racial discrimination. An…

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Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/

May 15
Many estates can now save money by filing tax returns – even if they don’t have to

Many estates can now save money by filing tax returns – even if they don’t have to

A federal estate tax return doesn’t have to be filed every time someone dies. In fact, most estates never have to file one. However, a provision in the new “fiscal cliff” tax law may make it very advantageous to file an…
May 5
Short-term rentals can sometimes lead to long-term neighbor problem

Short-term rentals can sometimes lead to long-term neighbor problem

The number of people who rent a home or condo while on vacation – instead of a hotel or motel room – is skyrocketing. This can be a great thing for a vacationer, who may get a lot more space and convenience at the same or lower…
Apr 22
Fast, efficient and very helpful

Fast, efficient and very helpful

We can’t thank you enough for the assistance you provided in securing Medicaid benefits for my husband. The fact that this burden has been lifted is priceless! Rita P.

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Privacy Law and Policy

Covers privacy rights in civil, criminal and legislative matters. By Kevin Whitaker.

http://www.privacylawandpolicy.com/

Mar 13
Right to Bear Arms? Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court & U.S. Supreme Court--Recent Activity

Right to Bear Arms? Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court & U.S. Supreme Court--Recent Activity

Days ago, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court affirmed the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution imposes no limitations on the Massachusetts Legislature to regulate the possession of firearms. See Commonwealth v. Richard…
Feb 25
New Data Security Regulations to Take Effect in Massachusetts on March 1st, 2010

New Data Security Regulations to Take Effect in Massachusetts on March 1st, 2010

The scramble in on as companies seek to comply with the identity theft regulations adopted in Massachusetts and touted as 'the first of their kind in the country' which are scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2010.
Feb 6
Children Deserve Laws That Protect Them From Online Pedophiles, Not Laws, As Written, That Serve to Invite Them In

Children Deserve Laws That Protect Them From Online Pedophiles, Not Laws, As Written, That Serve to Invite Them In

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently reversed four indictments of Matt H. Zubiel for an attempt to disseminate matter harmful to a minor, under M.G. L. c. 272, § 28, and as defined in M.G. L. c. 272, § 31.

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Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts law in the areas of family law, real estate, litigation, and other legal issues. By Alan Pransky.

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/

May 4
Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!

Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!

Husbands and wives share many aspects of their lives. It is not unusual for them to share their Facebook friends and other social media contacts. The practice of looking at someone's friends or contacts and trying to convert them into your…
Apr 21
What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?

What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?

Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful can be an emotional disaster. To many people, this is a wrong that can never be corrected. It can destroy a marriage. People expect that infidelity will be punished by a Judge in a divorce…
Apr 13
How to prepare for a divorce.

How to prepare for a divorce.

Some people make the decision to divorce in an instant. Others find the decision to divorce is a long process that percolates over time. If you are a person who is thinking about divorce and moving towards ending your marriage, then the…

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Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Covers business, health care, intellectual property and media law.

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/

Feb 2
Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart. I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
Oct 27
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

Before Abraham Lincoln became our greatest president, he was a great corporate lawyer. And before he was a corporate lawyer, he was a brilliant trial lawyer. In the 1840s, Lincoln represented a Revolutionary War widow who had been bilked…
Oct 22
Cornell Scores in Forum Case

Cornell Scores in Forum Case

PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…

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Boston Legal Malpractice Lawyer…

Boston Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers legal malpractice issues and cases. By the Law Offices of Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonlegalmalpracticelawyer.com/

May 10
Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

The Supreme Court of New Mexico has ruled that an attorney and his law firm are disqualified from representing a client because of a conflict of interest. In Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, a landowner hired a law firm to…
May 1
Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

A Michigan appellate court has affirmed a summary judgment in favor of an attorney in a legal malpractice action. In Hauser v. Murray Legal Mal case.docx, a sub-contractor hired an attorney to recover funds from a general contractor. The…
Apr 25
Kouransky, Bouwer & Poracky, P.C. v. The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Co., No. 10 CV 535: Court Affirms Summary Judgment Declaring that Law Firm Not Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Legal Malpractice Action

Kouransky, Bouwer & Poracky, P.C. v. The Bar Plan Mutual Insurance Co., No. 10 CV 535: Court Affirms Summary Judgment Declaring that Law Firm Not Entitled to Insurance Coverage in Legal Malpractice Action

The Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a summary judgment declaring that an insurance company did not have to provide coverage for a legal malpractice claim brought against a law firm. In Koransky, Bouwer & Poracky v. Bar Plan…

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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…

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Maritime Law Blog

Covers cruise ship passenger and crew member injuries, boating injuries, yachting injuries and commercial fishermen claims. By Brais & Brais.

http://www.maritimelawblog.net/

Mar 27
Judge Rules Sandals Resorts & Pool Component Manufacturers Must Stand Trial in Miami, Florida for Bahamas Entrapment Drowning Death

Judge Rules Sandals Resorts & Pool Component Manufacturers Must Stand Trial in Miami, Florida for Bahamas Entrapment Drowning Death

Resort and vacation injury lawyers Keith S. Brais and Richard D. Rusak of Brais, Brais & Rusak recently won a significant victory in Miami Federal Court in a lawsuit involving the December 28, 2010 hot tub entrapment drowning death of…
Feb 21
Dangerous Steps in Chankanaab Park, Cozumel, Mexico are Trip and Fall Hazard

Dangerous Steps in Chankanaab Park, Cozumel, Mexico are Trip and Fall Hazard

Our firm represents Mrs. Tonya Manning who was a guest aboard the Carnival Valor. The cruise was arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation as it was her son's Tyler wish to go on a cruise and swim with the dolphins. The Mannings originally…
Feb 8
Yacht Arrested Keith Brais on How to Release Your Vessel

Yacht Arrested Keith Brais on How to Release Your Vessel

Imagine receiving a call from your captain informing you the U.S. Marshal arrested your yacht? Keith Brais, a Florida Board Certified Maritime Lawyer, has defended yacht owners for over twenty years and will walk you through the steps needed…

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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 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…
May 6
Unwary Landlord May Lose Right to Damages when Terminating Defaulting Tenant’s Lease

Unwary Landlord May Lose Right to Damages when Terminating Defaulting Tenant’s Lease

Written by: Edward M. Bloom Commercial landlords should be aware of the April 30th SJC decision in 275 Washington Street Corp. v. Hudson River International, LLC, in which the Court left the landlord of a defaulting tenant with essentially no…

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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 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…
Apr 23
The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel

The ATS’s Second Act: The Supreme Court Looks to Address the Unanswered Questions of Kiobel

The U.S. Supreme Court granted cert on April 22 in two important cases for the future application of the Alien Tort Statute (“ATS”) following its decision last week in Kiobel v. Royal Dutch Petroleum. As discussed in…

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Quincy, MA Bankruptcy Blog

Covers bankruptcy and means testing in Massachusetts. By Kara O'Donnell.

http://quincylegal.wordpress.com

Sep 19
Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney – Home repossessions at highest level in months – Weymouth Bankruptcy Attorney

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney – Home repossessions at highest level in months – Weymouth Bankruptcy Attorney

U.S. home repossessions spiked in August to highest level since the start of the U.S. mortgage crisis. The increase in home repossessions came even as the number of properties entering the foreclosure process slowed for the seventh month in a…
Sep 18
Unemployment to be extended beyond 99 weeks? A Tier 5 may be coming . . .

Unemployment to be extended beyond 99 weeks? A Tier 5 may be coming . . .

On August 4, 2010, Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) introduced the Americans Want to Work Act. This legislation would create an additional tier (Tier 5) of unemployment benefits for those (known as the 99ers) who have exhausted their…
Sep 12
Why should I pay off high interest rate credit cards first?

Why should I pay off high interest rate credit cards first?

You’ve probably read that you should pay off high interest rate credit card debt first. From a financial standpoint, that’s true. It costs more to carry a balance on a high interest rate credit card. The longer you take to pay off the…

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Massachusetts Elder Law Blog

Thoughts about law, aging, estate planning and special needs issues and related public policy concerns. By Sasha Golden.

http://massachusettselderlaw.blogspot.com/

May 3
We've moved!!

We've moved!!

As of May 1, I've moved the blog over to my new on-line home, and this location is being deactivated. Please look for me at www.massachusetts-elder-law.com
Mar 16
Alzheimer's knows no class --- not even one-time potential Supreme Court candidate

Alzheimer's knows no class --- not even one-time potential Supreme Court candidate

From today's edition of the American Bar Association's e-journal:Karen Williams was chief judge of a federal appeals court and a potential Supreme Court nominee when her family noticed some changes in her personality.
Mar 12
Substituted Judgment, Part 3

Substituted Judgment, Part 3

In a prior entry, I discussed how Massachusetts probate courts are supposed to make decisions on behalf of incapacitated persons when a guardian asks the court for authorization to obtain an abortion or sterilization surgery, using the…

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Information on driving related legal issues for Massachusetts residents, including drunk driving, speeding tickets, moving violations, Junior Operators, Mature Drivers, license suspensions, and hardship licenses. By Jessica A. Foley.

http://massdrivinglaw.typepad.com/massachusetts_driving_law/

Oct 2
Elderly drivers are impacted by the new Texting Ban

Elderly drivers are impacted by the new Texting Ban

This blog has moved. To read this post, click here. You will be redirected to this blog post on jessicafoleylaw.com.
Oct 2
What's considered a mobile device and what can I use while on the road with the new law?

What's considered a mobile device and what can I use while on the road with the new law?

This blog has moved. To read this post, click here. You will be redirected to this blog post on jessicafoleylaw.com.
Sep 30
The New Anti-Texting Law in Massachusetts: Junior Operator

The New Anti-Texting Law in Massachusetts: Junior Operator

This blog has moved. To read this post, click here. You will be redirected to this blog post on jessicafoleylaw.com.

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Working the Law: News and Views on…

Working the Law: News and Views on Employment Issues

Covers Massachusetts employment law issues such as employment discrimination, sexual harasment and wrongful discharge. By Jack Merrill.

http://framinghamlegal.com

May 17
State’s Highest Court Holds Independent Contractor Statute Can Apply to Workers Outside Massachusett

State’s Highest Court Holds Independent Contractor Statute Can Apply to Workers Outside Massachusett

In a decision that might be said to foist an employer upon its own petard, Massachusetts’ Supreme Judicial Court ruled today that the state’s rigid independent contractor statute can be applied to workers who never set foot…
May 16
Defense against Lawsuit – Noncompetition Agreement

Defense against Lawsuit – Noncompetition Agreement

A small Metrowest plumbing company was sued in Worcester Superior Court after it hired a plumber who formerly worked for its competitor. The employer had previously been threatened with suit unless the employee either quit or was fired. Both…
Apr 29
Arbitration Clause in Employee Handbook is Unenforceable

Arbitration Clause in Employee Handbook is Unenforceable

In a decision that may undermine the validity of a relatively common method used by employers to require the arbitration of employment disputes, a U.S. District Court judge recently decided that a company’s dispute resolution…

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Boston Sexual Abuse Lawyer Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://bostonsexualabuselawyer.com/

Apr 24
Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse in Mass.

Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse in Mass.

A Massachusetts grand jury has indicted a former longtime Episcopal Academy teacher with sexually abusing four children at a religious summer camp in 1981. Richard P. Smith, 65, of Pennsylvania, was indicted by a Barnstable County Grand Jury…
Apr 21
Lawyer Defends Alleged Sexual Assault

Lawyer Defends Alleged Sexual Assault

The lawyer of a man facing charges of sexual assault cast doubt on the charges as his client appeared before a judge last week in Worcester Superior Court, where his bail was reduced and passport returned, as Marlborough Patch.com…
Apr 13
$20,000 bail set for man in alleged assault of victim at sexual abuse conference

$20,000 bail set for man in alleged assault of victim at sexual abuse conference

The Worcester Telegram reports that bail for a Canada man charged with sexually assaulting a woman he met at a conference about the treatment of sexual abusers and the prevention of sexual violence being held at the Best Western Royal Plaza…

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Massachusetts Wills, Trusts, and…

Massachusetts Wills, Trusts, and Estates

Informational advice and musings on Massachusetts wills, trusts and estates. By Danielle G. Van Ess.

http://dgvelaw.blogspot.com/

Apr 22
Busy Since Birth - Having It All Project

Busy Since Birth - Having It All Project

I am grateful for the opportunity Cheryl Stober recently gave me, via Twitter, to contribute my 2 cents to her Having It all Project on her blog, Busy Since Birth. My interview question answers appeared here, and I am sharing them…
Apr 3
None Of Your (Family) Business or Kumbaya?

None Of Your (Family) Business or Kumbaya?

What happens when one member of a family-owned and operated business keeps other members in the dark? What do you do when some members of a family are highly personally and emotionally invested in the long term success of the family business…
Apr 2
A Better Plan for Your Child or Grandchild with Special Need

A Better Plan for Your Child or Grandchild with Special Need

You love all your children or grandchildren equally and want to treat them that way, but leaving money for your child or grandchild with special needs in the same way as for your other children or grandchildren can be a recipe for…

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Museum Law Blog

Covers issues in museum law, including deaccession and intellectual property.

http://museumlaw.wordpress.com

Nov 2
The Gift – Or Sale – That Keeps On Giving (California Royalty Act)

The Gift – Or Sale – That Keeps On Giving (California Royalty Act)

Dust off your collection sale check-list and add another set of boxes of bases to cover when you are contemplating the sale or exchange of artwork from your collection. Perhaps in reaction to the dreadful state of the economy, or perhaps in…
Aug 26
Twitter Squatting – A Growing Concern

Twitter Squatting – A Growing Concern

Recently a client of mine forwarded an email it received from a Twitter user which read in part “I have been told that your company uses the ___________ name in its ordinary course of business. I happen to own the _____ name and would be…
Aug 26
Deadline Extended: March 1, 2010 Proposed New Deadline for Data Seucity Compliance (MA)

Deadline Extended: March 1, 2010 Proposed New Deadline for Data Seucity Compliance (MA)

Once again, businesses handling the personal information of a Massachusetts resident have been granted an extension to comply with the Massachusetts Data Security Regulations. The proposed new deadline for compliance is March 1, 2010.

Rank this Week: 3126

Modern Times Legal Patent Blog

Covers patent prosecution and strategy. By Robert J. Sayre.

http://www.mxlegal.com/blog/

Apr 17
Appearing at Venture Cafe this Thursday for open Patent Attorney Q&A

Appearing at Venture Cafe this Thursday for open Patent Attorney Q&A

Colleague, Travis Johnson and I will be fielding patent-related questions at the Venture Cafe in Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, from 4-5 pm this Thursday, 17 April 2012. Please stop by. Colleague Cynthia Gilbert will join us again next…
Jan 19
New post at Inovia Blog re patenting in Africa

New post at Inovia Blog re patenting in Africa

Per a request from Inovia, I recently wrote a guest for their Foreign Filing Blog, entitled, "Inside Perspective on Patenting at the African Regional Intellectual Property Office", where I shared some insights that I thought readers would…
Jul 27
This American Life on Patent

This American Life on Patent

"This American Life" on NPR is a great show; and I was quite surprised (and delighted) to see that their most-recent episode focused on patents, "When Patents Attack." Give it a listen, as the program is certainly thought-provoking and…

Rank this Week: 3186

The E-Legal Lawyer

Covers small business, cyber law and employment law issues. By Michael Goldstein.

http://www.goldsteinandclegglaw.com/Employment_Law_Blog

Oct 30
Can I be fired for taking time off of work because of an illness?

Can I be fired for taking time off of work because of an illness?

Many people have a fear of loosing their job in this economy, where it seems there is always someone else who is willing to do your job for less money. However, even though under Massachusetts law, you can be terminated for any reason, it…
Sep 20
Employment Discrimination: What Can You Do?

Employment Discrimination: What Can You Do?

Employment discrimination is experienced by employees in their workplace. When a person is treated unfairly due to their race, color, nationality, disability, age, or religion, they are suffering and if you find yourself a victim of…
Sep 7
Common Employee and Human Resource Issue

Common Employee and Human Resource Issue

Human resources and employees of a business are inextricably linked and the issues faced by one will undoubtedly affect the other. It’s the job of the human resources professional to take care of the employees so issues with them are issues…

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Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Injury law with an emphasis on products and drugs liability. By Sheff Law.

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

May 16
COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
May 15
THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED

A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…
May 13
CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

CREW MEMBER'S MOTHER SUES BOUNTY'S OWNER AFTER SHIP SINKS DURING HURRICANE SANDY

The mother of a woman who died during the sinking of a ship during Hurricane Sandy has filed a lawsuit against the owner of the ship, Bounty. Bounty capsized early on October 29th about 90 miles off of Cape Hatteras during the storm. The ship…

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Consider the Risks

Covers insurance law issues. By Prince Lobel Glovsky & Tye.

http://www.princelobelinsuranceblog.com

Feb 13
Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)

One problem with the implementation of risk management (the identification, reduction, and allocation of negative contingencies) as a process is size. Let’s face it, broad-based risk management takes a back seat in small organizations…
Nov 3
ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist

A few months ago, we wrote about the concept of insurable interest and the potential challenges that life insurers face when seeking to avoid stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) transactions. In particular, New York’s highest court…
Oct 12
The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat

In a recent decision, (Aroa Marketing, Inc. v. Hartford Ins. Co. of Midwest, 198 Cal. App. 4th 781 (2011)), the California Court of Appeals upheld a trial court dismissal (without leave to amend) of an insured’s suit for breach of the…

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Boston Immigration and Nationality…

Boston Immigration and Nationality Blog

Covers immigration law topics in English and Portuguese. By Joshua Paulin.

http://bostonimmigrationblog.com

Oct 11
November, 2010 Visa Bulletin

November, 2010 Visa Bulletin

Updated numbers from the Department of State’s website…
Sep 29
October, 2010 Visa Bulletin

October, 2010 Visa Bulletin

Picking up speed in the family categories… from the Department of State website.
Sep 29
September, 2010 Visa Bulletin

September, 2010 Visa Bulletin

From the Department of State website.

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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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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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Mass Appeal!

Covers appellate issues in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the First Circuit Court of Appeals.

http://www.mattcameronlaw.com

May 31
Dumb… and DOMA

Dumb… and DOMA

A sampling of today’s headlines: (1) DOMA RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY FEDERAL APPEALS COURT
Dec 7
There Is No Line

There Is No Line

If you like Mass Appeal, please be sure to check out There Is No Line, my newest blogging venture. TINL intends to provide actual facts in response to actual arguments and assertions made by actual people—some of whom are merely misguided…
Oct 27
Massachusetts v. The Internet: Commonwealth 0, Internet 2

Massachusetts v. The Internet: Commonwealth 0, Internet 2

This week’s cautionary tale in sloppy, reactionary lawmaking comes courtesy (as it so often does) of the Massachusetts legislature.

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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…

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Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

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…
Dec 25
A Holiday Greeting: From Your Lawyer

A Holiday Greeting: From Your Lawyer

It’s Christmas time here in Boston again, and with it comes several holiday traditions and Yule tidings for all to share, including we as attorneys. In lieu of sending a ...

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Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage…

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://www.massachusetts-alcoholic-beverage-licensing.com/

May 14
Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level

Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level

Thousands of people are killed or injured every year by drivers who have not reached the legal standard for being drunk but who have a reduced ability to see, make decisions or operate a vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
Apr 20
East Dedham Liquors to have new manager

East Dedham Liquors to have new manager

When East Dedham Liquors re-opens for business after a three-month suspension of its alcohol license, it will do so under new management, as reported by boston.com In a split vote, Dedham selectmen have approved a change of manager for the…
Jan 30
Councilor Pressley Says Boston needs more liquor licenses ... and I Agree

Councilor Pressley Says Boston needs more liquor licenses ... and I Agree

I commend City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who has called for a hearing on how to stop the exodus of liquor licenses from the city's outer neighborhoods to downtown Boston and the waterfront area. Pressley will speak with her fellow…

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Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Boston car accidents and brain injuries. By Sheff Law.

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

May 16
ANOTHER SPECIALTY PHARMACY RECALL DUE TO STERILIZATION CONCERNS

ANOTHER SPECIALTY PHARMACY RECALL DUE TO STERILIZATION CONCERNS

A recent inspection of The Compounding Shop, a Florida specialty pharmacy located in St. Petersburg, uncovered numerous safety problems. On Wednesday, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publicly warned health care providers,…
May 14
FAMILY SEEKS $20 MILLION IN DAMAGES OVER RESEARCHER'S WRONGFUL DEATH

FAMILY SEEKS $20 MILLION IN DAMAGES OVER RESEARCHER'S WRONGFUL DEATH

Last year, a researcher of the Northern California Institute for Research and Education died after being exposed to bacteria. His family is seeking damages in excess of $20 million. 25-year-old Richard Din contracted the rare Neisseria…
May 10
MANY WORKERS FACE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AS THEY WORK TOGETHER IN THE POST-SANDY CLEANUP

MANY WORKERS FACE UNSAFE CONDITIONS AS THEY WORK TOGETHER IN THE POST-SANDY CLEANUP

Thousands have come to help clean up the devastating conditions after Hurricane Sandy hit earlier this spring. Hurricane Sandy caused over $75 billion in damages this past October. Thousands of people worked to clean up the devastating…

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Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Massachusetts car accident and other personal injury cases. By Bellotti Law Group, P.C.

http://www.bostoninjuryattorneysblog.com/

Feb 22
Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett

Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett

Our stretch of mild winter weather in Massachusetts had to end some time and Old Man Winter has returned in grand fashion this February, a month for the record books when it comes to snow. Despite our reputation as hard-nosed and resilient…
Jan 17
Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice

Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice

Most New Englanders are used to winters filled with cold, snow, and ice. Unfortunately, we're also aware of the many potential hazards winter storms present. Often, we associate winter weather dangers with driving. While inclement weather…
Jan 3
Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season

Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time when children, much to their delight, receive many new toys. While your children will undoubtedly enjoy many hours with their new toys, some of these products can be defective and present a very real risk of injury,…

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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…

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JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law in Boston.

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

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…
May 14
Find a Personal Injury Law Firm that Won’t Charge you Along the Way

Find a Personal Injury Law Firm that Won’t Charge you Along the Way

When hiring a personal injury law firm, your main goal is to find an experienced team that is able to fight for your rights in the courtroom. You want to find a personal injury law firm that will not cost you money along the way. After all,…
May 9
Favorite Posts from the Past Few Month

Favorite Posts from the Past Few Month

Like many, you may be searching for advice related to hiring a Boston personal injury attorney. However, there is a good chance you don’t have a lot of time for doing so. For this reason, we have compiled a list of five blog posts from…

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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…

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Law and the Environment

Covers environmental law issues, including CERCLA, climate change, permitting, and renewable energy. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/

Nov 20
Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out

At California’s inaugural auction of greenhouse gas allowances last week, bidders bought all 23.1 million allowances for 2013 emissions sold at $10.09 per ton, a few significant cents above the floor price of $10. The price and relatively…
Nov 20
Clean Air Grab Bag

Clean Air Grab Bag

There have been so many developments recently on the air front (and I’m so far behind due to an appellate brief) that I thought I would combine a few recent items.
Nov 19
Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

Over a decade after it was issued, Aviall continues to cause difficulties for private settling parties in CERCLA. In Lewis v.

Rank this Week: 3667

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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Massachusetts Family Mediation

Covers divorce, separation and other family-related matters. By Larri Tonelli Parker.

http://www.parkermediation.net

May 17
What are your kids doing this summer?

What are your kids doing this summer?

As you head in to the last month of school, it is time to plan for summer. What are your kids doing this summer? How will you and your spouse manage child care if you both work? Don’t stretch yourself too…
Apr 15
Divorce Mediation Advantage

Divorce Mediation Advantage

Spring is the season of rebirth and renewal. Disputes happen to people everywhere. While many conflicts end after civil conversation or fizzle out over time, some are more complicated to resolve alone. When conflicts are poorly managed…
Apr 1
Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce

Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce

Imagine the children remain in the family home and parents take turns alternating care-taking responsibilities. Rather than require the children to move in and out of two homes, the parents co-parent by alternating the residential…

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Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Covers mediation, collaborative law and family law in Massachusetts.

http://www.massachusettsfamilylawfirm.com/blog

Apr 4
It’s All About the Kid

It’s All About the Kid

I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
Apr 4
It’s All About the Kid

It’s All About the Kid

I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
Mar 15
A New Pope and an Old Prayer

A New Pope and an Old Prayer

I had the opportunity this week to attend a presentation by Dan Finn, a gifted Collaborative Attorney. Dan spoke on the topic of “Understanding Impasse: Preventions and Interventions.” A theme of the presentation was that in…

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The Law and other Anomalies

By Steve Honig.

http://www.honiglawblog.com

May 15
Investing in Today's Market Environment

Investing in Today's Market Environment

With the stock market charging ahead, how should you be investing your money? At a program presented May 15th by Boston Private Bank & Trust Company, while noting that each portfolio should reflect that investor’s goals,…
May 14
Trends in Executive Compensation

Trends in Executive Compensation

Executive compensation remains a volatile topic both in the press and in the board room. What are some of the major trends in public company executive compensation? A panel at this morning’s breakfast meeting of the National…
May 9
Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)

Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)

How do you turn around a large company? According to Mohamad Ali, Chief Strategy Officer at Hewlett Packard, by first attacking costs and then strategically reinvesting the enhanced cash flow in profitable product initiatives. You…

Rank this Week: 3808

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettscriminallawyerblog.com/

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…
Apr 29
OFFERING MONEY FOR SEX CHARGE DROPPED

OFFERING MONEY FOR SEX CHARGE DROPPED

On February 28, 2013 JC, a 42 year old man had an itch that needed to be scratched. He got in his car and was driving around Dorchester and stopped at an intersection. He saw a lady of the night on the sidewalk and waived her over. She got in…
Apr 25
LAWRENCE-METHUEN DRUG DEALER GETS BREAK

LAWRENCE-METHUEN DRUG DEALER GETS BREAK

JC, a 28 year old laborer from Lawrence, MA lost two fingertips in an industrial saw accident in May of 2012. His doctors prescribed percocette for the pain and he became addicted. To support his habit he became a low level percocette…

Rank this Week: 3903

Employment Law Blog

Covers Massachusetts employment law. By Keegan Werlin LLP.

http://keeganwerlin.socialaw.com/

Mar 14
Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Massachusetts Severance Agreement FAQ

Below are some frequently asked questions (FAQs) about severance agreements in Massachusetts and responses to those questions: 1. What is a severance agreement? A severance agreement is a contract between an employer and a current or former…
Feb 8
Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

Upcoming Seminar on the Independent Contractor Law

I am pleased to have been invited to present on the Massachusetts Independent Contractor Law at the Westford Job Seekers Network on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at the J.V. Fletcher Library in Westford, Massachusetts. We’re…
Dec 31
Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Top Six Myths About Independent Contractors in Massachusett

Many companies and individual workers in Massachusetts are still clinging to certain myths about classifying workers as independent contractors. Here are the top six often held, but misguided beliefs: I signed a contract that says I am an…

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