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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: 3444

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: 3704

Helping Injured

Helping Injured

Cover personal injury litigation. By Mazow McCullough.

http://www.helpinginjured.com/blog
  • Jun 10

    FDA Investigates Townsend Farms Hepatitis A Link

    FDA Investigates Townsend Farms Hepatitis A Link
    The FDA began an investigation into Townsend Farms Frozen Organic Antioxidant Blend on June 4, 2013, according to its website. The investigation began following a multi-state Hepatitis A outbreak thought to be associated with the frozen food…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4300

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

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

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/
  • Jun 10

    Transitions After Divorce

    Transitions After Divorce
    Hi there, I once had a very socially adept client who sent out a “transitions” card to all her contacts.  She announced her separation, new address, phone numbers, etc.  She was cheerful, matter of fact and kind to…
  • Jun 3

    Modification Process in Massachusetts Divorce Case

    Modification Process in Massachusetts Divorce Case
    Hi there, The modification process is a bit more streamlined than the divorce process, mainly because there is a lot less discovery.  Since the property division portion of a divorce agreement or judgement is not modifiable, issues…
  • May 21

    Modification, Change is Hard

    Modification, Change is Hard
    Hi there, I hope you all are enjoying this gorgeous weather, I love it!  We have been very busy here since March with a number of modification cases, as the new Alimony Law allowed for a large group of payors to file for…
Rank this Week: 4633

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/
  • Jun 8

    Norwood Police Seeking Charges Against Landlord for Tenants' Activitie

    Norwood Police Seeking Charges Against Landlord for Tenants' Activitie
    According to a recent article in the Patch, the Norwood Police will be filing criminal charges against the landlord/owner of rental property on Sturtevant Avenue because tenants have been involved with marijuana. Henry Samuels (age 24) and…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4425

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/
  • Jun 3

    Supreme Court rules on forced DNA swabbing as part of booking procedure

    Supreme Court rules on forced DNA swabbing as part of booking procedure
    The Supreme Court held today that taking and analyzing an arrestee's cheek swab for DNA is like fingerprinting and photographing and is a legitimate booking procedure, reasonable under the Fourth Amendment. In Maryland v. King, the facts…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 4186

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: 3699

Massachusetts Family Mediation

Massachusetts Family Mediation

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

http://www.parkermediation.net
  • May 17

    What are your kids doing this summer?

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

    Divorce Mediation Advantage

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

    Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce

    Consider this Solution for Joint Custody after Divorce
    Imagine the children remain in the family home and parents take turns alternating care-taking responsibilities.  Rather than require the children to move in and out of two homes, the parents co-parent by alternating the residential…
Rank this Week: 4376

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: 5249

Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Comments on injury law. By Heinlein & Beeler P.C.

http://www.bostoninjuryattorney-blog.com/
  • May 10

    Landlord Cited in Deadly Allston Fire

    Landlord Cited in Deadly Allston Fire
    Only days after a fire in an Allston building killed a Boston University student, the owner of the building, Anna Belokurova, has reportedly been cited by Boston police for allegedly running an illegal rooming house, and using the basement of…
  • Feb 28

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester
    It's the worst fear of any parent who sends their child to participate in sports or other youth-related activities - the teacher/coach/leader is an alleged pedophile. Parents in the North Shore Town of Rowley face that chilling reality, as…
  • Feb 28

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester

    Former Beverly Teacher, and Community Leader, was Once Accused of Being a Child Molester
    It's the worst fear of any parent who sends their child to participate in sports or other youth-related activities - the teacher/coach/leader is an alleged pedophile. Parents in the North Shore Town of Rowley face that chilling reality, as…
Rank this Week: 3761

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: 4538

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: 4032

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Published By KJC Law Firm, LLC

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 4600

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: 4069

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Law Office of Martin Murphy Blog

Covers mediation, collaborative law and family law in Massachusetts.

http://www.massachusettsfamilylawfirm.com/blog
  • Apr 4

    It’s All About the Kid

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

    It’s All About the Kid

    It’s All About the Kid
    I was cleaning up “that pile” on my desk this morning. You know ”that pile”- old notes from conferences, industry magazines with articles you meant to get to, old “to do” lists. Anyhow, I found an Ask Amy…
  • Mar 15

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer

    A New Pope and an Old Prayer
    I had the opportunity this week to attend a presentation by Dan Finn, a gifted Collaborative Attorney. Dan spoke on the topic of “Understanding Impasse: Preventions and Interventions.”  A theme of the presentation was that in…
Rank this Week: 3984

Massachusetts DUI Lawyers Blog

Massachusetts DUI Lawyers Blog

Published By Urbelis Law, LLC.

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: 4508

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: 3909

Massachusetts Divorce & Wills…

Massachusetts Divorce & Wills Lawyer Blog

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

http://gabrielcheonglaw.com
  • Mar 12

    SJC Determines New Standard for Modification of Child Support

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

    Sesame Street Divorce Toolkit

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

    What is Pretrial in a Divorce in Massachusetts?

    What is Pretrial in a Divorce in Massachusetts?
Rank this Week: 4853

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: 4750

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: 4008

Consider the Risks

Consider the Risks

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

http://www.princelobelinsuranceblog.com
  • Feb 13

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

    Moving Risk Management to the Nano-scale (Literally and Figuratively)
    One problem with the implementation of risk management (the identification, reduction, and allocation of negative contingencies) as a process is size. Let’s face it, broad-based risk management takes a back seat in small organizations…
  • Nov 3

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

    ST.O.L.I. on the Rocks With a Twist
    A few months ago, we wrote about the concept of insurable interest and the potential challenges that life insurers face when seeking to avoid stranger-originated life insurance (STOLI) transactions. In particular, New York’s highest court…
  • Oct 12

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

    The CGL Intellectual Property Exclusion Gets a Workout and Beats a Right of Publicity Claim Without Breaking a Sweat
    In a recent decision, (Aroa Marketing, Inc. v. Hartford Ins. Co. of Midwest, 198 Cal. App. 4th 781 (2011)), the California Court of Appeals upheld a trial court dismissal (without leave to amend) of an insured’s suit for breach of the…
Rank this Week: 4435

Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer…

Massachusetts Immigration Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsimmigrationlawyerblog.com/
  • Feb 7

    Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013

    Boston Immigration Court will be closed on February 8, 2013
    In anticipation of a major snow storm, the Immigration Court in Boston will be closed on Friday,  February 8, 2013. The Immigration Judges will extend all filing deadlines and reschedule all deportation and bond hearings set for February…
  • Feb 4

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

    C-1 and D visa holders have a new green card option
    As a attorney specializing in preparing winning I-601 hardship waivers, my law firm's Boston office is eagerly awaiting March 4, 2013, the first day that USCIS will begin accepting I-601A provisional waivers for unlawful presence with…
  • Jan 23

    Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application

    Listing trips abroad on your N-400 citizenship application
    Citizenship Lawyer Tip:  How to handle the N-400 question regarding trips abroad As an immigration lawyer, my job is to deal with immigration problems. Naturalization, the process by which a permanent resident becomes a U.S. citizen,…
Rank this Week: 5058

The Divorce Collaborative

The Divorce Collaborative

Covers Massachusetts family law, divorce mediation and collaborative divorce. By Stephen F. McDonough.

http://www.divorcecollaborative.com
  • Feb 5

    Massachusetts Divorce & Taxe

    Massachusetts Divorce & Taxe
    By Massachusetts divorce lawyer and mediator Katherine Thomas Forget abut death and taxes, what about divorce and taxes? If you are getting a Massachusetts divorce, you have a lot to think about.   To make matters even more interesting,…
  • Jan 28

    Protecting Pets in Massachusetts Domestic Violence Case

    Protecting Pets in Massachusetts Domestic Violence Case
    By Attorney Katherine Thomas There is a strong correlation between animal abuse and domestic violence. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence conducted a study where 85.4 percent of women and 63 percent of children reported…
  • Jan 8

    Massachusetts Divorce – What takes so long?

    Massachusetts Divorce – What takes so long?
    By Colleen Cunnally & Stephen McDonough – Massachusetts divorce lawyers and mediators at The Divorce Collaborative LLC. Prior to entering into a marriage ceremony in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, couples must apply for a…
Rank this Week: 4369

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: 4012

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: 4077

Massachusetts Injury Lawyers Blog

Massachusetts Injury Lawyers Blog

Covers legal strategies in Massachusetts injury and wrongful death cases. By Karsner & Meehan, P.C.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4188

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: 3850

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: 4051

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: 4897

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: 4223

Law and the Environment

Law and the Environment

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

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/
  • Nov 20

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

    Call It a Win: Californa's First GHG Auction Sells Out
    At California’s inaugural auction of greenhouse gas allowances last week, bidders bought all 23.1 million allowances for 2013 emissions sold at $10.09 per ton, a few significant cents above the floor price of $10. The price and relatively…
  • Nov 20

    Clean Air Grab Bag

    Clean Air Grab Bag
    There have been so many developments recently on the air front (and I’m so far behind due to an appellate brief) that I thought I would combine a few recent items.
  • Nov 19

    Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund

    Aviall's Continuing Impact on PRP Settlements in Superfund
    Over a decade after it was issued, Aviall continues to cause difficulties for private settling parties in CERCLA.  In Lewis v.
Rank this Week: 3757

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: 4093

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: 3871

Mass Appeal!

Mass Appeal!

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

http://www.mattcameronlaw.com
  • May 31

    Dumb… and DOMA

    Dumb… and DOMA
    A sampling of today’s headlines: (1) DOMA RULED UNCONSTITUTIONAL BY FEDERAL APPEALS COURT
  • Dec 7

    There Is No Line

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

    Massachusetts v. The Internet: Commonwealth 0, Internet 2

    Massachusetts v. The Internet: Commonwealth 0, Internet 2
    This week’s cautionary tale in sloppy, reactionary lawmaking comes courtesy (as it so often does) of the Massachusetts legislature.
Rank this Week: 5266

Massachusetts Elder Law Blog

Massachusetts Elder Law Blog

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

http://massachusettselderlaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 3

    We've moved!!

    We've moved!!
    As of May 1, I've moved the blog over to my new on-line home, and this location is being deactivated. Please look for me at www.massachusetts-elder-law.com
  • Mar 16

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

    Alzheimer's knows no class --- not even one-time potential Supreme Court candidate
    From today's edition of the American Bar Association's e-journal:Karen Williams was chief judge of a federal appeals court and a potential Supreme Court nominee when her family noticed some changes in her personality.
  • Mar 12

    Substituted Judgment, Part 3

    Substituted Judgment, Part 3
    In a prior entry, I discussed how Massachusetts probate courts are supposed to make decisions on behalf of incapacitated persons when a guardian asks the court for authorization to obtain an abortion or sterilization surgery, using the…
Rank this Week: 4375

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: 4027

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: 4470

Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.com/
  • Mar 30

    Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination

    Older Tech Workers Deal with Age Discrimination
    California’s Silicon Valley, generally considered the world capital of technological innovation, is emerging from the recession quite well, with new companies and IPOs all over the news. For many older high-tech workers, though, the…
  • Feb 12

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

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

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim

    Pepsi Settles Federal Race Discrimination Claim
    Pepsi Beverages reached a settlement agreement with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), in which it will pay $3.13 million and modify its training and hiring processes based on allegations of racial discrimination. An…
Rank this Week: 4821

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: 5146

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: 4850

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Published By Brad Mahoney, Esq.

http://www.bostonrealestatelawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 4264

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: 4220

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: 4724

Boston Immigration and Nationality…

Boston Immigration and Nationality Blog

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

http://bostonimmigrationblog.com
Rank this Week: 5263

Massachusetts Driving Law

Massachusetts Driving Law

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

http://massdrivinglaw.typepad.com/massachusetts_driving_law/
Rank this Week: 4984