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Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

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: 1462

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.boston-personal-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 19

    METRO-NORTH RAILROAD SUSPENDED AFTER COLLISION INJURES OVER 60 PASSANGERS

    METRO-NORTH RAILROAD SUSPENDED AFTER COLLISION INJURES OVER 60 PASSANGERS
    Transportation on the Metro-North Railroad remains suspended after Friday evening's crash. Two rush hour trains collided after a derailment near the Fairfield Station, injuring more than 60 people, five critically. At least two passengers…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1663

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

Covers boating accident and fishermen injury news. by Brais & Brais.

http://news.braislaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1577

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 1789

Security, Privacy and The Law

Security, Privacy and The Law

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

http://www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com
Rank this Week: 1719

Fair Competition Law Blog

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: 1887

Defense Litigation Insider

Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com
Rank this Week: 2141

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2170

Maritime Law Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 2014

Massachusetts Data Privacy Law…

Massachusetts Data Privacy Law Blog

Covers data breaches, phishing, social engineering and federal privacy law. By John H. Lacey of The McCormack Firm, LLC.

http://www.massdataprivacylaw.com
  • Apr 30

    "Slippery Slope" defined...

    "Slippery Slope" defined...
    Way back in law school we learned a term called the "slippery slope." In academia, it usually has a negative connotation because it usually means..."the beginning of the end."
  • Apr 9

    MASS RMV DATA STOLEN - WHY?

    MASS RMV DATA STOLEN - WHY?
    Last Thursday two masked men, operating a stolen jeep, pulled up next to a courier's white van that was parked outside a MA RMV location, jumped out of the jeep and stole five bags from the courier's van. This is according to witness'…
  • Apr 2

    Major Credit Card Processor hacked - is the sky falling?

    Major Credit Card Processor hacked - is the sky falling?
    Last Friday, I was reading my daily dose of Brian Krebs' blog, KrebsOnSecurity.com, and read his story about a compa
Rank this Week: 2194

Massachusetts Land Use Monitor

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/
Rank this Week: 2263

JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2447

Massachusetts Criminal Lawyer Blog

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: 2319

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoninjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • 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…
  • May 2

    Massachusetts Driver Charged With Driver Fatigue After Causing Injury and Death

    Massachusetts Driver Charged With Driver Fatigue After Causing Injury and Death
    A Massachusetts woman who killed a 20 year old and injured his brother back in September was recently charged with "driver fatigue". She was driving in the right-hand travel lane on Boston Street in Lynn when she spotted two people facing…
Rank this Week: 2356

Yes, We're Together

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: 2490

Massachusetts Estate Planning,…

Massachusetts Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Features a blend of common sense info for clients and family caregivers and in-depth probate, tax and Medicaid analysis for lawyers & CPAs. By Brian E. Barreira.

http://elderlawblog.info
  • Feb 20

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?
    The “financial consultants” or “investment advisors” at banks don’t seem to know much about how MassHealth works, so my suggestion is that you never buy an immediate annuity at a bank without running the idea by…
  • Feb 20

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Ever Buy an Immediate Annuity at a Bank?
    The “financial consultants” or “investment advisors” at banks don’t seem to know much about how MassHealth works, so my suggestion is that you never buy an immediate annuity at a bank without running the idea by…
  • Feb 1

    Should You Buy a Deferred Annuity at a Bank?

    Should You Buy a Deferred Annuity at a Bank?
    Many of my clients walk into banks where they used to be able to trust in the safety of their investments, and are concerned about how little the interest rates are. Many banks have now “investment advisors” available, and elderly…
Rank this Week: 2493

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 2266

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…
Rank this Week: 2716

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…
Rank this Week: 2833

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/
Rank this Week: 2666

Musings of a Massachusetts Estate…

Musings of a Massachusetts Estate Lawyer

Focuses on estate planning, probate and corporation law in Massachusetts. By David E. Peterson.

http://blog.deplawfirm.com/
  • Apr 30

    Choosing Fiduciaries: Two Schools of Thought

    Choosing Fiduciaries: Two Schools of Thought
    By its very nature, much of the administration of an estate plan takes place upon the creator’s death or incapacity. For that reason, selecting the proper persons to serve as fiduciaries is arguably the most important decision that one…
  • Mar 11

    Law Office of David E. Peterson Major Website Redesign Launched

    Law Office of David E. Peterson Major Website Redesign Launched
    I’m proud to announce that I’ve just launched a major redesign of the official website of the Law Office of David E. Peterson. The website is the product of countless hours of work. I’d especially like to thank my wife, Dan…
  • Feb 5

    What Is A Medicaid Trust?

    What Is A Medicaid Trust?
    If you listen to talk radio, then there’s a good chance that you’ve heard an advertisement from a law firm preaching the benefits of Medicaid Trusts. They are a great option for many families, especially for the late-middle-aged,…
Rank this Week: 2726

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…
Rank this Week: 2898

Oasis Law, LLC

Oasis Law, LLC

Covers Massachusetts elder law, special needs, and lifetime & estate planning matters, with a focus on the needs of same-sex couples, blended families, and families with loved ones who have special needs or require long-term care.

http://www.oasislawfirm.com/
  • Dec 2

    Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts: A Valuable Asset-Protection Tool, Especially for Blended Familie

    Qualified Terminable Interest Property Trusts: A Valuable Asset-Protection Tool, Especially for Blended Familie
    If you have children from another marriage and you wish to provide for your present spouse without disinheriting your children, consider a planning tool called the “qualified terminable interest property trust” (QTIP). First,…
  • Nov 29

    Trustees Beware: Recent Changes that Affect Special Needs Trust

    Trustees Beware: Recent Changes that Affect Special Needs Trust
    In this time of shrinking public resources, special-needs trusts are under scrutiny. Trustees must stay abreast of the fast-changing rules that affect their beneficiaries. Of note are the new policies implemented very recently by the Social…
  • Oct 10

    Our Greenfield Office Is Open!

    Our Greenfield Office Is Open!
    Dear clients, colleagues, and friends, I have hung my shingle at 393 Main Street, Greenfield. Conveniently located in the downtown district, across from the courthouses, you can find me in the historic Masonic Building, above the Chamber of…
Rank this Week: 2910

Women in Labor

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…
Rank this Week: 2776

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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
Rank this Week: 2839

Boston Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2671

Museum Law Blog

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: 2618

Athans & Hogan Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 2772

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: 3190

Boston Metro Business Lawyer Blog

Boston Metro Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Boston Metro Area business law. By Richard Mucci.

http://www.bostonmetrobusinesslawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 3295

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…
Rank this Week: 3213

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

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

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/
  • 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…
  • Apr 26

    5 Tips on Co-Parenting at the Beginning of Your Divorce

    5 Tips on Co-Parenting at the Beginning of Your Divorce
    Hi there, Many of you will end up being able to co-parent admirably, and this will include many of you who are struggling with the tough initial stages of working out a co-parenting arrangement.  If no one is pathological,…
Rank this Week: 2990

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3136

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: 3267

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

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/
Rank this Week: 3005

Boston DUI Lawyers Blog

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…
Rank this Week: 3251

Massachusetts Estate Planning and…

Massachusetts Estate Planning and Elder Law

Discusses estate planning, elder law and health insurance matters in Massachusetts. By Leanna Hamil.

http://lhamillattorney.typepad.com/main/
  • Oct 10

    How Should I Divide My Assets?

    How Should I Divide My Assets?
    A lot of times when I’m meeting with clients they will ask me “how should we leave our stuff?” They have children, grandchildren, siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, charities they like to support and they are having trouble figuring…
  • Sep 18

    Leaving A Memo or Letter With Your Will

    Leaving A Memo or Letter With Your Will
    Your Will is the place where you distribute certain types of property after your death. Anything that has a joint owner (like a house or a bank account) or a named beneficiary (like a retirement plan or insurance policy) will pass to the…
  • Sep 10

    Changing Guardianship Nomination

    Changing Guardianship Nomination
    If you find yourself need to change the guardianship nominations for your children, there are some steps you need to take.  All parents of minor children (and parents of special needs children) should nominate guardians in legal documents so…
Rank this Week: 3163

Modern Times Legal Patent Blog

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: 3164

The Counselor

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…
Rank this Week: 3284

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,…
Rank this Week: 3719

The Charge

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: 3625

Wynn & Wynn Blog

Wynn & Wynn Blog

Covers injury and workers' compensation law.

http://www.wynnandwynn.com/our-blog/
  • 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…
  • May 7

    Can Undocumented Immigrants Make A Claim After A Car Accident?

    Can Undocumented Immigrants Make A Claim After A Car Accident?
    There are many provisions in place to assist someone who has been injured in a car accident, but what if the person injured is not in the country legally? Does that mean that the undocumented immigrant cannot receive the compensation…
  • May 7

    Can You Receive Compensation For A Fall In The Grocery Store?

    Can You Receive Compensation For A Fall In The Grocery Store?
    Items often get knocked over or spilled in a grocery store, and because of the type of flooring in these stores, it is unfortunately a common occurrence for shoppers to slip and fall on these spills. If you slip and fall and are injured in a…
Rank this Week: 3593

One Law Blawg

One Law Blawg

Covers legal developments, trends and technology. By Jay Roncone.

http://onelawblawg.blogspot.com/
  • May 13

    Long Distance Parenting is Never Easy.

    Long Distance Parenting is Never Easy.
    I have had the experience of representing many fathers and mothers who have resided quite a distance from their child. The reasons vary, from relocation due to employment, or to be closer to one's family. Regardless of the reasons, coming up…
  • May 13

    Military Pensions Can Be a Valuable Marital Asset

    Military Pensions Can Be a Valuable Marital Asset
    If you or your spouse have a military pension, it is likely a valuable marital asset which can be tricky to divide. The benefits arising out of military pensions for Massachusetts couples considering divorce are often hotly contested between…
  • Dec 14

    Facebook "Outs" Father Who Claims He Can't Afford Child Support.

    Facebook "Outs" Father Who Claims He Can't Afford Child Support.
    Here is an interesting article. Father apparently has petitioned the Probate Court to reduce his child support citing he can't afford to pay. The Court was shown his Facebook page where he was shown flaunting cash and travel.  Another…
Rank this Week: 3806

Boston Personal Injury Lawyers…

Boston Personal Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers Massachusetts personal injury law on animal attacks, car accidents, premises liability and slip and fall accidents. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 3544

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.…
Rank this Week: 3480