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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: 3942

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: 3966

Attorney Peter Vickery

Attorney Peter Vickery

Covers copyright, trademark, anti-discrimination, and election law.

http://attorneypetervickery.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 13

    Desegregation: a new rule

    Desegregation: a new rule
    Advocates of desegregation should take heart, and planners should take notice, because at last it's official: Land-use policies that perpetuate residential segregation are illegal.  A new rule from the Department of Housing and Urban…
  • Jan 31

    Right's Attack on NLRB Continue

    Right's Attack on NLRB Continue
    Speaker Boehner and Leader McConnellEmployees and small business owners alike in Western Massachusetts need to know whether the current controversy around the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) will affect their legal rights. The source of…
  • Jan 18

    This should be easy

    This should be easy
    Some aspects of intellectual property law are inherently complex. But other areas could be -- and should be -- much simpler. For example, you would think the law would have a crystal clear answer to this question: When a retailer is selling…
Rank this Week: 3987

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: 4050

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers business litigation, employment law, and commercial law. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/
  • May 9

    Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

    Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction
    Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) highlighted the importance of grammar to contract interpretation, proving that disregard for our elementary school lessons when drafting agreements can lead to liability where it was…
  • May 9

    Recent Case Result

    Recent Case Result
    Arbitration Language in Employment Contract Held Permissive, Not Mandatory A New York employee brought an employment discrimination claim against his Massachusetts employer in federal court in New York. Despite the ongoing federal case, the…
  • Apr 12

    Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate

    Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate
    In a February 2013 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court declined to vacate an arbitration award, which the defendant claimed resulted from the arbitrator's error of law. A dispute arose between Daniel McDonough and Kevin McDonough,…
Rank this Week: 4059

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: 4084

Helping Injured

Helping Injured

Cover personal injury litigation. By Mazow McCullough.

http://www.helpinginjured.com/blog
  • Mar 7

    Dog Attacks A Second Time

    Dog Attacks A Second Time
    A Mansfield dog, already sentenced to death for mauling a 6 year old boy, bit a 16 year old girl this weekend. Following the boards’ decision to euthanize the dog, it was allowed to go home with its owners for a period of 10 days,…
  • Feb 28

    Green Line Trolley Crash Injures Several

    Green Line Trolley Crash Injures Several
    According to Metro.net, the MBTA had an estimated 39 million person ridership in the month of January alone, making it the most widely used form of public transportation in the state of Massachusetts. Shortly after 8 p.m. on Monday, February…
  • Feb 21

    Snowmobile Crashes Cause Devastating Injurie

    Snowmobile Crashes Cause Devastating Injurie
    A 20 year old Massachusetts man was injured in a snowmobile crash while riding with his family in New Hampshire. According to the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department, the 20 year old was hurt on Monday afternoon after losing control of his…
Rank this Week: 4100

The Education Rights Blawg

The Education Rights Blawg

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

http://educationrights.wordpress.com/
Rank this Week: 4133

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: 4195

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: 4206

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: 4232

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: 4264

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: 4317

Massachusetts Employment Law

Massachusetts Employment Law

What employees need to know about Massachusetts employment law: severance agreements, wrongful termination, discrimination claims, wage and hour claims. By Keegan Werlin LLP.

http://blog.keeganwerlin.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…
Rank this Week: 4348

Family Law Practice

Family Law Practice

Discusses collaboration, mediation and a reasoned approach to divorce. By Steven Green.

http://masscollaborativelaw.wordpress.com
  • Oct 27

    Paternity

    Paternity
    I am a father. There is no denying it. There is no getting away from it. It defines who I am. I am a Daddy! In fact, I have been a daddy longer than I have been anything else. OK, yes, I have been alive longer than I have been a daddy…I…
  • Oct 1

    Can I Move My Children Out-of-State?

    Can I Move My Children Out-of-State?
    I was watching one of the new seasons television shows the other night. “Lie to Me” is one of those fast paced, science based, programs that I find irresistible. I also have a hard time leaving my work at the office. Why? Seems that the…
  • Aug 25

    Stepparent Right

    Stepparent Right
    Until Massachusetts passed a new law this year, even though stepparents may provide emotional and financial support to their stepchildren, they had no legal rights with regard to them.  They were not able to authorize medical, dental, or…
Rank this Week: 4357

massdefenseblog

massdefenseblog

Covers Massachusetts criminal defense. By Joseph Goldberg-Giuliano.

http://massdefenseblog.blogspot.com/
  • Mar 23

    Quick thought on the Mattapan quadruple murder verdict

    Quick thought on the Mattapan quadruple murder verdict
    Quick thought on the Mattapan quadruple murder.
  • Jul 14

    Why Clemens May Walk

    Why Clemens May Walk
    UPDATE!!! Mistrial Declared. Prosecution incompetence, horrific waste of taxpayer dollars. Spending more money to refile may make Justice Dept. look worse. Either way, huge break for The Rocket. Article below still worth reading! They have…
  • Jul 5

    Pot drivers: Stoned drivers are uncharted territory - latimes.com

    Pot drivers: Stoned drivers are uncharted territory - latimes.com
    This underscores the aggressive push to go after stoned drivers. Though this article screams of pro-prosecution bias, it is worth reading to understand the developing issue. Pot drivers: Stoned drivers are uncharted territory - latimes.com
Rank this Week: 4365

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Emerging Enterprise Center Blog

Offers commentary and analysis for entrepreneurs and startups. By Foley Hoag LLP.

http://www.emergingenterprisecenterblog.com
  • Oct 24

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.

    Firing someone: If you are successful, at some point you are going to have to do it.
    I can’t say how often I have been called the first time an entrepreneur has to fire someone.  BTW, I get that call from seasoned execs as well.  Nobody likes to do it and everyone is nervous that they will mess up in light of all the…
  • Sep 7

    Dealing with Preference

    Dealing with Preference
    The outcomes of negotiations around preferences never seem to have a compelling logic.  Under a particular set of circumstances is there a compelling reason why the A and B should be equal (pari passu, as lawyers like to say) in the…
  • Aug 12

    Redemption and Misunderstanding

    Redemption and Misunderstanding
    I recently ran into this situation around a very standard redemption provision. About a year after the initial close, my client went to raise a medium sized extension round.  They found a lead for the extension and everything went well. …
Rank this Week: 4419

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: 4458

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 23

    Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High

    Pending Home Sales Reach Three-Year High
    The number of signed contracts to buy homes rose in March to the highest level in three years. The National Association of Realtors stated its seasonally adjusted index for pending home sales rose 1.5% to 105.7, the highest since April 2010.…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4498

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers Massachusetts criminal law, including OUI offenses. By The Law Office of Dakota D. Martin.

http://www.bostoncriminalattorney-blog.com/
  • May 8

    Cleveland Kidnapping: Neighbors and Witnesses Did Nothing

    Cleveland Kidnapping: Neighbors and Witnesses Did Nothing
    Let me start by saying, all the facts are far from out yet, so this commentary is likely premature, but needs to be said. I'm disgusted with this case, with the neighbor's actions and the inaction of Cleveland's finest. When the cops in…
  • Apr 30

    Outreach To Injured Athletes and Amputees: Boston Marathon Tragedy

    Outreach To Injured Athletes and Amputees: Boston Marathon Tragedy
    I was an athlete for my whole, two legged life and I am an athlete after my amputation. If anyone who is reading this needs to talk to someone, not because you want to sue anyone, but because you want to talk to an amputee, please call me.…
  • Apr 9

    Arlington Residents Hate Bicycles: EACCC Blamed

    Arlington Residents Hate Bicycles: EACCC Blamed
    On Saturday, voters in Arlington turned up in record numbers to say NO, to cyclists, to say NO! to bikes and most of all, to say NO! to over 6 million in tax revenue. Residents rejected $6.8 million in funding from the state and federal…
Rank this Week: 4542

Murphy's Law Blog

Murphy's Law Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and probate. By Noreen Murphy.

http://www.noreenmurphylaw.com/blog/
  • May 12

    May Is Elder Law Education Month

    May Is Elder Law Education Month
    The Massachusetts Bar Association and the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys have joined together to sponsor “Taking Control of Your Future: A Legal Checkup.” Qualified attorneys will be giving…
  • May 12

    College Students Need “Estate Planning” Document

    College Students Need “Estate Planning” Document
    Estate planning is not the first thought most parents have when their child is accepted to college. But it should be addressed before your child goes off to school. Once your child turns 18, they are no longer a minor.  … Continue…
  • Dec 2

    Granny Pods: An Alternative To A Nursing Home?

    Granny Pods: An Alternative To A Nursing Home?
     Officially called a MEDCottage, these are modular units that can be placed in a family members yard and may be an alternative to nursing home placement. The company that manufacturers them, N2Care, says their mission is to…
Rank this Week: 4590

Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog

By Pulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyerblog.com
  • Jan 23

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

    The Difficulty in Obtaining Social Security Disability Benefits: Farrell v. Astrue
    Angela Farrell suffers from anxiety, depression, suicidal tendencies, insomnia, vertigo, migraine headaches, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, and plantar fasciitis. She was 33 years old when she applied for disability insurance benefits,…
  • Jul 11

    Social Security Disability Recipients Could Face Drastic Benefits Cut

    Social Security Disability Recipients Could Face Drastic Benefits Cut
    The trustees of Social Security and Medicare announced that people who benefit from their programs will face a cut in benefit of up to 25 percent by the year 2033 if Congress does not step in. Unfortunately, it is speculated that Social…
  • Jul 2

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

    Applications for Groups to Manage Health Care for "Dual Eligibles" Wanted in Massachusett
    Deval Patrick's administration put out a call for bids from organizations interested in managing the health care of approximately 111,000 low-income residents of Massachusetts who have complex and expensive medical needs. The group of people…
Rank this Week: 4587

Massachusetts DUI Lawyers Blog

Massachusetts DUI Lawyers Blog

Published By The Law Offices of Benjamin P. Urbelis

http://www.massachusettsduilawyersblog.com/
  • Mar 25

    Massachusetts Sentencing Laws Triple Prison Population & Corrections Cost

    Massachusetts Sentencing Laws Triple Prison Population & Corrections Cost
    A new MassINC report by former defense attorneys, prosecutors, and public safety officials calls for changes to Massachusetts "tough on crime" laws by following several other states that focus more on preventing recidivism. Since the…
  • Mar 6

    Boston Red Sox Prospect Arrested for DUI

    Boston Red Sox Prospect Arrested for DUI
    Driving under the influence of alcohol is illegal in every state. It is a major problem in our country, and law enforcement takes it very seriously. Studies suggest that a person is likely to drive under the influence of alcohol about 87…
  • Feb 12

    Massachusetts Man Drunk Plowing during Blizzard

    Massachusetts Man Drunk Plowing during Blizzard
    On Friday, during the driving ban in which only authorized state officials and snow plow vehicles were allowed to drive, John Douglas Wright was arrested for Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving with an Open Container, and…
Rank this Week: 4602

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Covers criminal law and defense in Massachusetts. By the Law Office of Robert J. Wheeler, Jr.

http://www.bostoncriminal-attorney-blog.com/
  • May 9

    Massachusetts drug distribution and probable cause to search a home

    Massachusetts drug distribution and probable cause to search a home
    Here in Massachusetts, probable cause to believe that drugs will be found in one's home cannot be established by the simple fact that a known drug dealer lives in the home. There is a large body of law dealing with questions of whether there…
  • May 3

    Developments in Massachusetts marijuana crimes defense

    Developments in Massachusetts marijuana crimes defense
    Last month, the highest court in our Commonwealth issued opinions that will favorably affect persons accused of Massachusetts marijuana crimes. In Commonwealth v. Jackson, the court decided that socially sharing small amounts of marijuana…
  • Apr 21

    GPS monitoring not mandatory for juveniles on probation for sex crime

    GPS monitoring not mandatory for juveniles on probation for sex crime
    The Supreme Judicial Court decided April 11 that a Juvenile Court judge is not required by statute to order a juvenile adjudicated delinquent and placed on probation for a sex offense, sex offense involving a child, or sexually violent…
Rank this Week: 4607

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: 4644

Dean's Blog

Dean's Blog

Dean Carroll's blog

http://cumberland.samford.edu/deans-blog
  • Apr 1

    The Brazilian Connection - Part II

    The Brazilian Connection - Part II
    Back in the Fall of 2008, I blogged about a trip to Sao Paulo that I had just completed. This blog is occasioned by two events, another trip to Sao Paulo and a series of articles in the Wall Street Journal this week about Brazil entitled "For…
  • Feb 23

    Public Interest Law and the Public Interest Career Fair

    Public Interest Law and the Public Interest Career Fair
    One of the important messages we try to communicate to our students involves public interest. A law degree is a tool of empowerment and it is important that we use that tool to give back to the community. read more
  • Dec 29

    Judge John Godbold

    Judge John Godbold
    The country lost one of its great leaders on December 22 when Judge John Godbold passed away at the age of 89. He had a remarkable legal career which included time as an outstanding trial lawyer and over forty years of service as a United…
Rank this Week: 4694

Drunk Driving Defense

Drunk Driving Defense

Covers Massachusetts drunk driving laws. By Steven Green.

http://drunkdrivingdefense.wordpress.com
  • Aug 3

    Friday Night – Flashing Lights!

    Friday Night – Flashing Lights!
    Friday night! One of my favorite nights of the week. Date night. A chance to unwind, a chance to catch up with my wife. An opportunity to relax over dinner…and a couple of drinks. Therein lies the potential problem. After a particularly…
  • Jul 21

    Breathalyzer Test Failure/Conviction

    Breathalyzer Test Failure/Conviction
    Massachusetts has, what amounts to, a zero tolerance policy if you are under 21 years old. You will fail the test if you record a .02 on a breath test. Essentially, if you have any alcohol whatsoever, you will fail the test. Consequences of…
  • May 21

    Good Morning!

    Good Morning!
    Welcome to the Drunk Driving Defense blog! My intention in creating this blog is to begin a dialogue. We will be discussing issues around Massachusetts drunk driving laws. Who should be here? Everyone! This is a blog for attorneys to discuss…
Rank this Week: 4714

Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyers Blog

Comments on Massachusetts social security disability law. By Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/
  • May 18

    SSDI for Mental Disorders Involves Complex, Intensive Analysi

    SSDI for Mental Disorders Involves Complex, Intensive Analysi
    In most cases, diagnosis of mental disorders are the result of highly-educated guesses. It's for this reason that our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance attorneys know that it can be so tough to get an approval for federal benefits…
  • May 15

    Social Security Disability Bias Claims to Be Settled

    Social Security Disability Bias Claims to Be Settled
    While a number of administrative disability law judges have filed suit alleging they have been forced to decide disability cases in favor of claimants, another suit, alleging the exact opposite, is poised to be settled. Our Boston Social…
  • May 11

    Boston SSDI Lawyers Advise Securing Private Disability Insurance Too

    Boston SSDI Lawyers Advise Securing Private Disability Insurance Too
    There is no question that federal disability insurance is an important financial safety net to millions of Americans who, unable to work, would otherwise become destitute. Still, our Boston Social Security Disability Insurance claims lawyers…
Rank this Week: 4717

Massachusetts Divorce Blog

Massachusetts Divorce Blog

Covers family law, divorce mediation and collaborative law. By Howard I. Goldstein.

http://www.massachusetts-divorce.com/blog/
Rank this Week: 4741

Divorce Lawyer North Andover

Divorce Lawyer North Andover

Covers Massachusetts family law. By Patricia S. Fernandez & Associates.

http://northandovermafamilylawattorney.com/
  • Jan 25

    Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation

    Frequently Asked Questions about Mediation
    Divorce Lawyer North Andover1. What happens during a Mediation? Divorcing parties work with an impartial third party or Mediator to reach an agreement on the relevant issues regarding their divorce. 2. Are we good candidates for a Mediation?…
  • Jan 4

    Grounds for Divorce in Massachusett

    Grounds for Divorce in Massachusett
    Divorce Lawyer North AndoverIn Massachusetts, most Complaints for Divorce and Joint Petitions for Divorce are filed on the grounds of Irretrievable Breakdown of the Marriage or “No-Fault”.  You may still file a Complaint for…
  • Dec 7

    Postnuptial Agreements: When Are They Necessary?

    Postnuptial Agreements: When Are They Necessary?
    Divorce Lawyer North Andover“Marital contracts are not the product of classic arm’s-length bargaining, but that does not make them necessarily coercive. Such contracts may inhibit the dissolution of a marriage or may protect the…
Rank this Week: 4739

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: 4754

M&A Law Blog

M&A Law Blog

Covers mergers and acquisitions. By LeClair Ryan.

http://mandalawblog.com/
  • Dec 20

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right
    Recently I attended the New England Venture Summit where approximately 79 emerging and early stage companies made presentations to more than 50 venture capitalists.  The various companies broke down into three primary groupings:…
  • Dec 20

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right

    Pitching VCs: Getting It Right
    Recently I attended the New England Venture Summit where approximately 79 emerging and early stage companies made presentations to more than 50 venture capitalists.  The various companies broke down into three primary groupings:…
  • Dec 6

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine

    Thinking Ahead: The Future of Small Busine
    In a previous post, “The M&A World- Now and the Future”, I wrote about the changing economy and its impact on the recent merger and acquisition activity.  If my supposition is correct, then what will be the…
Rank this Week: 4821

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By KJC Law Firm, LLC

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 4873

Brockton Personal Injury Lawyer…

Brockton Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers motor vehicle accidents. By the Law Offices of Sousa & Sousa.

http://www.brocktonpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Feb 20

    Five Hurt in Car Crash at Dangerous Downtown Brockton Intersection

    Five Hurt in Car Crash at Dangerous Downtown Brockton Intersection
    Five people were taken to the hospital following a recent two-vehicle crash in downtown Brockton. According to local police, the collision occurred at the often busy intersection of Warren Avenue and Pleasant Street around 10 am. Following…
  • Feb 15

    Pedestrian Suffers Head Injury in Crash on Route 9 in Framingham

    Pedestrian Suffers Head Injury in Crash on Route 9 in Framingham
    A 41-year-old Framingham woman reportedly sustained head trauma when she was struck by an automobile while crossing Route 9 near California Avenue. According to Police Lieutenant Ronald Brandolini, the woman was crossing the road in an area…
  • Jan 28

    West Bridgewater Police Pull Over 51 Drivers in Four Hours for Texting Behind the Wheel

    West Bridgewater Police Pull Over 51 Drivers in Four Hours for Texting Behind the Wheel
    The West Bridgewater Police Department recently stopped 51 motorists in fours for allegedly texting while behind the wheel of an automobile. 14 drivers received a warning ticket and the remaining 37 motorists were issued a $100 citation for…
Rank this Week: 4898

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney…

Massachusetts Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Covers Chapter 7 and 13 bankruptcy, and loan modifications. By the Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers, P.C.

http://www.mabankruptcylawattorney.com/
  • Aug 31

    Bank of America and the Reemergence of the Recession?

    Bank of America and the Reemergence of the Recession?
    One of the largest banks, Bank of America, is hurting. It's stock price has declined from about $15 a share to around $6 and there are rumors of a takeover by another bank. To meet its capital requirements, the bank has been forced to sell…
  • Aug 30

    Mortgage Loan Modifications Tip

    Mortgage Loan Modifications Tip
    Put your account numbers on every page - Lenders receive thousands of faxes each day, and they use an image scanning technology to capture them all and place them in the appropriate file. If you do not put your loan or account number on every…
  • Aug 29

    The Most Common Types of Bankruptcy Fraud

    The Most Common Types of Bankruptcy Fraud
    Concealment of Assets happens when a person hides assets or transfers them to another person for little or no value within a certain period of time before they file for bankruptcy. Generally, people do this to try and save their assets but in…
Rank this Week: 4919

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real…

On Solid Ground: The Mirick Real Estate Law Blog

Covers news and commentary on real estate development, environmental and construction law. By Mirick O'Connell.

http://mirickrealestatelawblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4948

Know Your Rights, Credit-wise

Know Your Rights, Credit-wise

Information about laws that protect you as a consumer. By Deborah G. Roher.

http://roherlaw.net/
  • Dec 7

    Why don’t they vote?

    Why don’t they vote?
    It’s now a truism that the recent election was characterized — and won — by armies of grass-roots staffers and volunteers approaching voters one-on-one to make the case for President Obama and supportive House and Senate…
  • Jan 3

    A new year resolution: question “doc fees”

    A new year resolution: question “doc fees”
    The end of the year …  time to review, cull, and shred old case files.  A veritable trip down memory lane, reminding me of all the clients I helped and those I was unable to help.
  • Nov 21

    Dealer won’t pay the two (thousand) dollars… ordered to pay $37,881.38

    Dealer won’t pay the two (thousand) dollars… ordered to pay $37,881.38
    Representing victims of bad car deals often brings to mind that old vaudeville routine with the punch line,  “Just pay the $2!” * These cases often start out as disputes over relatively little money.  The customer typically learns that…
Rank this Week: 4972

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: 4988

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Published By Brad Mahoney, Esq.

http://www.bostonrealestatelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 5040

Boston Litigation Lawyer Blog

Boston Litigation Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts real estate and estate planning topics. By Peter Szechenyi.

http://www.bostonlitigationlawyerblog.com/
  • Dec 13

    Checklist for security deposit and last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)

    Checklist for security deposit and last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)
    Keeping accurate, well organized business records can provide the basis for a strong defense against allegations of security deposit violations. With that in mind, use this checklist Within the first 30 days of the tenant's occupancy of the…
  • Nov 29

    How to handle the last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)

    How to handle the last month's rent (Massachusetts Landlord series)
    Are you holding a tenant's last month's rent? It's common to collect it at the start of the tenancy. This practice is permitted by the same statute that regulates security deposits that I've been writing about, M.G.L.c. 186 §15(B). There are…
  • Nov 22

    A guide to the security deposit law - Part 3 (Massachusetts Landlord Series)

    A guide to the security deposit law - Part 3 (Massachusetts Landlord Series)
    Don't overlook the Statement of Condition. Within 10 days of receiving the security deposit, you have to give the tenant a Statement of Condition on which you list all the existing damage in the apartment (a crack along the ceiling, a mark…
Rank this Week: 5054

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoninjurylawyer-blog.com/
  • May 20

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

    Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie
    In 2012, more than 78 percent of all products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission were produced by foreign manufacturers. The Banzai Falls Inflatable Pool Slide that was the subject of a jury award in favor of SUGARMAN's…
  • May 14

    Limousine Liability in Massachusett

    Limousine Liability in Massachusett
    Recently, a fire on a limousine in California ended in tragedy and the death of five co-workers who were not able to escape from the vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing a blast of fire from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle quickly…
  • May 7

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

    Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common
    According to a Johns Hopkins study recently reported in the April 2013 issue of the journal Surgery, so-called surgical "never events" occur with shocking regularity. "Never events" include such events as operating on the wrong side of the…
Rank this Week: 5096

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: 5103

Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Michael M. Harrington.

http://www.bostonimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Apr 14

    Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

    Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor
    There are creative ways for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States without needing a sponsor. In this post, I will discuss how the L-1 non-immigrant visa and EB-1C immigrant visa categories are used by enterprising foreign…
  • Mar 28

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

    Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State
    In this post, I will discuss how to prepare for an immigration bond hearing. Immigration bond is basically bail: an amount of money that must be paid in exchange for the foreign national's release from jail. The money will be returned if…
  • Jan 28

    Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

    Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.
    A lot media attention has been received by the Secure Communities program run by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). The Secure Communities program was intended to be a way for DHS to detect and remove undocumented foreign nationals…
Rank this Week: 5114

Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

Considine & Furey, LLP Blog

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

http://blog.considinefurey.com/
  • Apr 18

    Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer

    Mass Gaming Commission Opens Region C to Commercial Casino Developer
    After much discussion on April 18, 2013, the Massachusetts Gaming Commission voted unanimously to open Region C (Southeastern, Massachusetts) to commercial casino developers.  Previously, the Commission had delayed the application…
  • Dec 7

    MBTA Crash Sends 37 To Hospital

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

    State Drug Lab Scandal

    State Drug Lab Scandal
    Special court sessions are being set up around Massachusetts to handle a flood of legal challenges expected by drug defendants in the wake of a scandal at a state drug testing lab.  Chemist Annie Dookhan was charged with obstruction of…
Rank this Week: 5124

Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

By the Cloutier Law Firm.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorney-blog.com/
  • Dec 19

    Lemon Aid, Cars and Inspections - A Consumer Protection Guide to Buying a Car

    Lemon Aid, Cars and Inspections - A Consumer Protection Guide to Buying a Car
    Can I have some lemonade with that defective car please? The Massachusetts "Lemon Aid Law," General Law chapter 90 section 7N, requires a dealership to provide a full refund for a car if the car fails an inspection within seven days from the…
  • Sep 10

    Timber.......Fall, Foliage and Falling Tree

    Timber.......Fall, Foliage and Falling Tree
    The Patriots are playing, the air is cooler and leaves are beginning to change - Fall is approaching. While you are craning your neck this season to enjoy the beauty of the trees around you please be careful - after all, trees do fall down!
  • Sep 5

    Football Related Injuries - Just Part of the Game?

    Football Related Injuries - Just Part of the Game?
    Nothing says "Fall" like the crunch of football pads. As a new school year begins, many Massachusetts children will exchange their flip flops and boogie boards for a pair of cleats and a football helmet.
Rank this Week: 5183