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HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's Health Care Law Blog

New developments in health care law and policy together with the observations and analysis of David Harlow, principal of The Harlow Group LLC, a health care law and consulting firm based near Boston, Massachusetts.

http://healthblawg.typepad.com/healthblawg/
  • May 19

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

    Hospital Chargemasters and Open Data from CMS -- The conversation continue
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  • May 16

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law
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  • May 13

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered
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Rank this Week: 245

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law…

The Massachusetts Real Estate Law Blog

Features news, commentary and musing about Massachusetts real estate law and litigation. By Richard D. Vetstein.

http://www.massrealestatelawblog.com
Rank this Week: 327

Boston ERISA & Insurance…

Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

Covers ERISA, insurance coverage, and insurance bad faith. By Stephen Rosenberg.

http://www.bostonerisalaw.com/
  • May 21

    Do You Know a Governmental Plan When You See It?

    Do You Know a Governmental Plan When You See It?
    Years ago, I worked with a client who liked to tell the story of having begun working with ERISA governed plans right after ERISA was enacted. He had been told by his bosses that there is this “new law,” and you are in charge of…
  • May 20

    Player Safety and the Absence of Guaranteed Contracts in the NFL

    Player Safety and the Absence of Guaranteed Contracts in the NFL
    I don’t want to turn this into a sports law blog, or – heaven forbid – an NFL blog (heaven knows, there are more than enough of those), but the latest work of the Washington Post on player injuries was too good to ignore. I…
  • May 10

    Who Should Pay the Medical Bills of Retired NFL Players?

    Who Should Pay the Medical Bills of Retired NFL Players?
    I don’t think there’s a better sportswriter working regularly right now than Sally Jenkins, whose sportswriter father, Dan Jenkins, is personally responsible for my decision, more than a quarter century ago, to attend law school:…
Rank this Week: 357

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. Published by Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    “I AM BEING ACCUSED OF MASSACHUSETTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WILL I LOSE MY CHILDREN AND GO TO JAIL?”

    “I AM BEING ACCUSED OF MASSACHUSETTS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. WILL I LOSE MY CHILDREN AND GO TO JAIL?”
    An allegation of Massachusetts domestic violence can affect your entire life. It can create irreversible harm long before you have a trial or resolve the criminal charges. This Boston criminal lawyer has handled many such cases over the…
  • May 16

    BOSTON GRAND JURY BRING WHITE COLLAR FELONY CHARGES AGAINST MASSPORT EMPLOYEES

    BOSTON GRAND JURY BRING WHITE COLLAR FELONY CHARGES AGAINST MASSPORT EMPLOYEES
    As we have discussed many times over the past years, we are seeing more and more prosecutions for things that we barely even heard about, much less saw Massachusetts criminal prosecutions for... although we kind of knew they existed. Today,…
  • May 13

    3 EVERETT RESIDENTS FACE CHARGES FOR DRUGS AND GUNS POSSESSION

    3 EVERETT RESIDENTS FACE CHARGES FOR DRUGS AND GUNS POSSESSION
    This Boston criminal lawyer has been around long enough to recognize what may be the tip of an upcoming criminal justice iceberg. Late last week, three Everett residents were brought in and arraigned on various possession charges. They…
Rank this Week: 359

The Unruly of Law

The Unruly of Law

Reports on media law cases, developments in new media and traditional journalism. By Sheldon Toplitt.

http://theunrulyoflaw.blogspot.com/
  • May 21

    NBC News Taps Turness; First Woman to Helm Network News Division in U.S.

    NBC News Taps Turness; First Woman to Helm Network News Division in U.S.
     (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Forty-six-year-old Deborah Turness, who has headed the London-based ITV News since 2004, has been appointed president of NBC News, the New York Times reported yesterday.NBC News, America's first producer of…
  • May 20

    WaPo: DOJ Tracked Fox News Reporter in North Korea Leak Probe

    WaPo: DOJ Tracked Fox News Reporter in North Korea Leak Probe
    (Photo credit: Wikipedia)The furor over the U.S. Department of Justice subpoena of the phone records of Associated Press reporters and bureaus (see "TUOL" post 5/14/13) has yet to abate, but in a story yesterday that is sure raise the concern…
  • May 20

    Yahoo! Takes a Tumblr

    Yahoo! Takes a Tumblr
     (Photo credit: Wikipedia)As part of CEO Marissa Mayer's strategy to bolster her Internet company's appeal to the 18- to 24-year-old demographic group, Yahoo! today is expected to announce the $1.1 billion cash purchase of New York-based…
Rank this Week: 410

MBBP's Good Company

MBBP's Good Company

Covers news, events and developments in business, intellectual property, employment law. By Morse, Barnes-Brown & Pendleton.

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com
  • May 7

    Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator

    Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research Scientists Discover Powerful Gene Regulator
    On April 11 MBBP client Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research announced its scientists have discovered a set of powerful gene regulators that control cell state and identity which they named “super-enhancers”. They found…
  • May 6

    The Webby Awards Honors Flud

    The Webby Awards Honors Flud
    On April 9, MBBP client Made by Rabbit, Inc. announced it’s product, Flud, has received two Official Honoree awards at the 17th Annual Webby Awards. Flud, one of the leading personalized news apps available for the iPhone, was…
  • Apr 30

    Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad

    Track180 Announces the Launch of its News App for iPad
    MBBP client Track180, Inc. announced today the launch of its debut news app Track180 on the iTunes store. Track 180 offers news in a different format from other apps by offering news from differing perspectives and inspiring reader…
Rank this Week: 516

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog discusses topics such as boating, car, motorcyle, and pedestrian accidents. By Boston, MA personal injury lawyers Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 586

Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorney Blog

Covers drug crimes, DUI, sex crimes, theft and violent crimes. By Stephen Neyman, P.C.

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenseattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 694

Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

Massachusetts Personal Injury Blog

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

http://christopherfearley.typepad.com/massachusetts_personal_in/
  • May 16

    Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?

    Is Your Case Worth Pursuing?
    There are a number of factors that come into play when an attorney decides whether or not to take on a personal injury case for a client. Here are some, but not all, of those factors: 1) Has the Statute...
  • Apr 22

    Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?

    Can I Make a Claim for Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits?
    If you have sustained a work-related injury, and missed at least five calendar days from work, then you are entitled to Massachusetts workers compensation coverage. Generally, your employer's workers compensation insurer must pay your medical…
  • Apr 15

    New Practice Area Announcement

    New Practice Area Announcement
    My office is now handling Massachusetts workers compensation cases. If you, a loved one, or a friend, has been injured on the job, call my office for a free consultation. I look forward to helping you.
Rank this Week: 719

Et Seq. - The Harvard Law School…

Et Seq. - The Harvard Law School Library Blog

Covers library legal issues, legal information sources, and notices for the Harvard Law community. From the law librarians of Harvard Law School.

http://etseq.law.harvard.edu/
  • Nov 26

    852 RARE: A Unique and Heartfelt Tribute to Sir Edward Coke

    852 RARE: A Unique and Heartfelt Tribute to Sir Edward Coke
    Title page, The Recorde of Honor and Vertue ...
  • Nov 20

    Thanksgiving – A Round Up of Link

    Thanksgiving – A Round Up of Link
    As you get ready to depart for Thanksgiving, take some time to learn a little bit about the laws surrounding this holiday:
  • Nov 14

    Financial Times now Online at Harvard

    Financial Times now Online at Harvard
    The Financial Times (FT) is now available to the Harvard community. Sign up for premium accounts to FT.com, which include: Unlimited FT.com article access The LEX column Unlimited mobile and tablet access ePaper access 5 year company…
Rank this Week: 842

Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Accident Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers accidents, commercial litigation and insurance bad faith. By Keith L. Miller.

http://www.bostonaccidentinjurylawyer.com/
  • May 13

    Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured

    Canton, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves One Dead, One Injured
    May 13, 2013 - Evan Bard, 20, of Agawam, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained in a single car accident, which occurred in Canton at approximately midnight on Saturday. She was a passenger in a...
  • May 2

    East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One

    East Bridgewater, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Injures One
    May 2, 2013 - Gregory Poole, 55, of East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, sustained serious personal injuries when he was struck by an SUV. The accident occurred on Wednesday at approximately 1:00p.m. while Poole was standing outside of the home…
  • Apr 29

    Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead

    Wareham, Massachusetts Single Car Accident Leaves Pedestrian Dead
    April 29, 2013 - Barry Russell, 59, of Wareham, Massachusetts, has died as the result of serious personal injuries sustained when he was struck by a vehicle. Charles Rohrback IV, 19, also of Wareham, was operating his 1994 Acura on...
Rank this Week: 887

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Mass. LOMAP: Law Practice Advisor

Provides resources, tips, and substantive advice to attorneys, focused on those licensed in Massachusetts, to help establish and institutionalize professional office practices. By Director Rodney Dowell, and LPA Jared Correia, Esq.

http://masslomap.blogspot.com/
Rank this Week: 1036

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 15

    Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway

    Ongoing Risk of Drowsy Drivers on Massachusetts Roadway
    We've all been there -- spending hours behind the wheel, wanting nothing more than some shuteye. While most of us make it home safely, there are others who aren't so lucky. According to Yahoo News, there were more than 11,000 people killed…
  • May 12

    New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England

    New "Silver" Rating to Help Older Drivers in New England
    Older drivers face some serious obstacles behind the wheel. But there could soon be a way to help them get around some of these problems. According to The Washington Post, officials with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
  • May 10

    Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State

    Massachusetts Ranks in Top 10 Most Bicycle-Friendly State
    The state of Massachusetts ranked as the 6th most bike-friendly state in the country for 2013. And we pride ourselves on this ranking. According to the League of American Bicyclists, Massachusetts earned this ranking for good reason. Out…
Rank this Week: 1050

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoncaraccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

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

    Investigation Continues in Fatal Boston Hit-and-Run Accident Involving MIT Professor
    Police are still investigating a hit-and-run bicycle accident near Kenmore Square that killed an MIT professor this weekend. Kanako Miura, 36, a native from Japan and visiting professor at MIT since 2012, was struck and killed by a truck…
  • May 14

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

    League of American Bicyclists Recognizes Cambridge, MA as Gold-Level Bicycle Community
    On Monday, the city of Cambridge was named a Gold-level bicycle friendly community by The League of American Bicyclists, making it the highest rated city to bicycle in on the East coast. The recognition and ceremony comes in observance of…
  • May 1

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

    34 People Taken to Hospital after Bus Crash in Newton, MA
    Thirty-four junior high school students were injured and taken to hospitals following a three vehicle crash involving a school bus yesterday. The accident occurred at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday morning along Route 9 in Newton when a Metco bus…
Rank this Week: 1055

Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

Massachusetts DUI Attorney Blog

Provides analysis of DUI laws and cases. By Michael DelSignore.

http://www.massachusettsduiattorneyblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1072

Bankruptcy Topics

Bankruptcy Topics

Covers consumer bankruptcy laws in Massachusetts and New Hampshire. By Doug Beaton.

http://www.douglasbeaton.com
  • May 20

    Bankruptcy hearings can be over before the fat lady sing

    Bankruptcy hearings can be over before the fat lady sing
    A recent opinion from United States bankruptcy judge Henry Boroff in Massachusetts helps to clarify a much debated question of bankruptcy law: when is the debtor’s “meeting of creditors” really over? Each person filing a…
  • May 1

    Window of opporunity opens for bankruptcy debtors with tax debt

    Window of opporunity opens for bankruptcy debtors with tax debt
    With April 15, 2013 in the rear view mirror, a new window of opportunity has opened up for people who owe back taxes for the year 2009. That’s because the required three year period from the 2009 due date (April 15, 2010) has now…
  • May 1

    Massachusetts bankruptcy cases increasingly require good service

    Massachusetts bankruptcy cases increasingly require good service
    Massachusetts bankruptcy attorneys trying to help clients mired in the mortgage mess of the last few years are increasingly turning their attention to the notion of good service. By this I don’t mean fawning over clients or judges, but…
Rank this Week: 1093

Boston Criminal Lawyers Blog

Boston Criminal Lawyers Blog

Covers Boston criminal law and DUI news. By the Law Offices of Lefteris K. Travayiakis, P.C.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyersblog.com/
  • Apr 20

    2nd Suspect Charged with Massachusetts Murder in Dorchester Stabbing

    2nd Suspect Charged with Massachusetts Murder in Dorchester Stabbing
    A second defendant was charged with Murder in connection to the October stabbing death of Cherby Lajoie in Dorchester, Massachusetts. The female defendant, Tarayiah Hunt, 21, of Dorchester, was formally arraigned in the Dorchester Division…
  • Apr 20

    Lowell Fugitive Arrested and Charged in 2011 Home Invasion

    Lowell Fugitive Arrested and Charged in 2011 Home Invasion
    A man who used to reside in Lowell was arrested on a fugitive warrant in New York and returned to Massachusetts to face Violent Crime Charges relative to a 2011 home invasion in Lowell. The defendant, Samuel Merced, 22, was arraigned in…
  • Apr 17

    Framingham Man Charged in Rape of 15 Year Old Girl

    Framingham Man Charged in Rape of 15 Year Old Girl
    A 19 year old Framingham man was arrested on various Massachusetts Sex Crimes Charges for allegedly raping a 15 year old girl after she got off the school bus. The defendant was charged with Aggravated Rape of a Child, Indecent Assault…
Rank this Week: 1122

Boston Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Boston Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog

Covers bankruptcy law issues. By the Law Office of Neil Burns.

http://www.bostonbankruptcylawyerblog.com/
  • Nov 6

    Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit

    Massachusetts Bankruptcy and the Unsecured Line of Credit
    In a recent case handed down by federal Bankruptcy Court Judge Joan Feeney, a Massachusetts debtor who filed for bankruptcy protection intended to discharge a debt to Liberty Bay Credit Union. This was an unsecured debt. Such debts, in a…
  • Nov 1

    Since IRAs and 401ks are Protected in Bankruptcy, Should We Invest in Ourselves?

    Since IRAs and 401ks are Protected in Bankruptcy, Should We Invest in Ourselves?
    As Halloween goblins fade and we start to look at what we have left to do this calendar year, one thing our Boston bankruptcy clients ask after we inform them that they can protect their IRAs and 401ks in bankruptcy, is how they could or…
  • Oct 31

    Massachusetts Bankruptcy and Elizabeth Warren

    Massachusetts Bankruptcy and Elizabeth Warren
    Advocates for Massachusetts consumers are looking seriously at Elizabeth Warren's record of pro-consumerism as the election nears. Warren, running for United States Senator from Massachusetts, aims to be the first woman senator from our…
Rank this Week: 1160

Massachusetts Criminal Defense…

Massachusetts Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts drug, weapons, theft and other criminal law news. By Michael DelSignore.

http://www.massachusettscriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1200

Massachusetts Divorce & Family…

Massachusetts Divorce & Family Law Blog

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

http://massachusettsfamilylaw.blogspot.com/
  • Jan 2

    Best US Supreme Court Decision of 2012

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

    Best Divorce Blog Posts of 2012

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

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

    Beyond Washington, Maryland and Maine: New Battleground States for Marriage Equality
    Well, it indeed became official late last week that Washington state's referendum on marriage equality was in fact a win for marriage equality. Washington will thus be included with Maine and Maryland as the first three states to approve gay…
Rank this Week: 1241

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 10

    Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School

    Construction Worker Injured after Fall at Hingham Middle School
    A worker was injured Tuesday after falling from the Hingham Middle School construction site. The 45-year-old man from New Bedford, MA, apparently fell from the third story scaffolding of the building around 1 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. …
  • May 3

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

    OSHA Launches a New Plan to Keep Temporary Workers Safe on the Job
    This week the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced a new initiative to help protect temporary workers from workplace injuries. The memo and plan comes after a series of reports OSHA…
  • May 2

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

    Dangerous Workplace: MA Construction Site Accidents Are Most Serious and Most Fatal Study Recent Find
    Each year thousands of workers are injured in workplace incidents around the Commonwealth. Last year alone, over 50,000 workers were injured and more than 30 were killed on Massachusetts job sites. A study published by The Massachusetts…
Rank this Week: 1349

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/
  • May 13

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

    Boston, Massachusetts Rape Is A Serious Offense -- Despite What Rappers Say
    Some people just don’t get it. What I mean, is that some people just don’t seem to understand that rape is a crime. And not just a word to use – and misuse – in a song. In another display of complete insensitivity…
  • May 9

    Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance

    Massachusetts Shoplifting Crimes Targeted By New Boston Ordinance
    There are any number of reasons why people shoplift. However, in my experience, as a Boston Massachusetts shoplifting lawyer, one of the most interesting reasons has to do with people who feel that life has simply let them down. They have…
  • May 3

    Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge

    Marijuana Use and Massachusetts OUI Charge
    Most everyone in Massachusetts knows that voters here voted to decriminalize the possession of less than an ounce of marijuana effective January 2009, and also voted just last November 2012 to legalize the use of medical marijuana. As a…
Rank this Week: 1367

Real Estate Space

Real Estate Space

Covers real estate law and the real estate business. By Doug Cornelius.

http://realestatespace.blogspot.com/
  • Feb 23

    Lights Out

    Lights Out
    Thanks for reading and stopping by. With the launch of my new Compliance Building blog, I have stopped blogging here.
  • Feb 14

    Compliance Building

    Compliance Building
    With my move from Goodwin Procter to be Chief Compliance Officer at a real estate company, I have been using a blog to keep my notes. I have just open up this blog to the public. You can see what I have been up to at Compliance Building.
  • Feb 6

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town

    Clash of the Utopias - The Story of Stuyvesant Town
    New York magazine has a lengthy story on the largest real estate deal deal in US history: The $5.4 Billion sale of MetLife's interest in the Stuyvesant Town and Peter Cooper Village residential complex.
Rank this Week: 1376

Immigration Blog

Immigration Blog

Covers US immigration laws and policies. By Maged & Rost.

http://blog.immigrantconnect.com
  • May 16

    USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE

    USCIS TO EXPAND ENTREPRENEURS IN RESIDENCE INITIATIVE
    According to a USCIS News Release:  “In just over one year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) innovative Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) initiative has produced real benefits that will strengthen agency…
  • May 16

    EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9

    EMPLOYERS MUST USE REVISED FORM I-9
    According to a USCIS News Release:  “U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds employers that beginning today they must use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new…
  • May 16

    CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014

    CAP-SUBJECT H-1Bs FOR FY-2014
    The USCIS has completed its lottery for cap-subject FY-2014 H-1B Petitions.  Although many immigration law firms, including ours, have already received receipts or rejection notices on all cases filed, the USCIS requests that petitioners…
Rank this Week: 1516

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

By Breakstone, White & Gluck.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1607

Massachusetts Special Education…

Massachusetts Special Education Law Blog

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

http://www.lillianwongesq.com/blog.html
Rank this Week: 1702

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: 1741

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers battery, drug crimes, firearm offenses and DWI. By Kathleen M. McCarthy.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1770

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: 1773

Boston Personal Injury Attorney…

Boston Personal Injury Attorney Blog

Covers car accidents, work injuries and nursing home neglect. By Jeffrey S. Glassman.

http://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneyblog.com/
  • May 19

    Drug Reps Rarely Share Side Effects with Doctor

    Drug Reps Rarely Share Side Effects with Doctor
    When a patient is prescribed a drug, that patient has the right to know about any potential side effects the drug may cause. Doctors need to be aware of the potential side effects and risks so that patients can be kept informed, and it is…
  • May 18

    Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent

    Boston Youth Risk Survey Causes Concern Among Parent
    Protecting kids is the top priority of every parent and parents need to know what types of risks their children face. Every year since 1998, a survey of Massachusetts students has been conducted in order to provide more information to…
  • May 17

    NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving

    NTSB Recommends Changing the Definition of Drunk Driving
    Everyone today knows that it is illegal to drive with a blood alcohol content (BAC) above .08. The laws impose this limit to ensure that people do not drive when they are too impaired to react quickly, to pay attention and to make safe…
Rank this Week: 1798

Fair Competition Law Blog

Fair Competition Law Blog

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

http://faircompetitionlaw.com
  • Apr 22

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

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

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

    Trade Secret | Noncompete – Issues and Cases in the News – April 2013 Update
    True to the unfortunate limit of 24 hours in a day, my posts continue to written during my vacations. This time, given the extended delay between vacations, and therefore posts on issues and cases making trade secrets | noncompete news, I am…
  • Apr 15

    Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief

    Episode 6: Practical Considerations When Seeking Injunctive Relief
    The Fairly Competing hosts - John Marsh, Russell Beck, and Ken Vanko - discuss injunction practice in Episode 6. The most common form of relief in non-compete and trade secrets cases, preliminary injunctions require parties to act and respond…
Rank this Week: 1799

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.boston-injury-lawyer-blog.com/
Rank this Week: 1865

Workers' Injury Rights

Workers' Injury Rights

Covers workers' compensation, workers' rights and workplace safety. By the Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl.

http://workersinjuryrights.com/
  • May 16

    Compensation for Secondary Smoke Inhalation

    Compensation for Secondary Smoke Inhalation
    Today’s post comes from guest author Charlie Domer from The Domer Law Firm. Recent article indicates some public health departments are offering incentives to create smoke-free policies in buildings. The idea is to reduce the exposure…
  • May 13

    The SMART Act and Workers’ Compensation

    The SMART Act and Workers’ Compensation
    Today’s post comes from guest author Leila A. Early from The Jernigan Law Firm.             Medicare should not pay medical bills that are the primary responsibility of a third…
  • May 9

    Sequester Whacks Injured Worker

    Sequester Whacks Injured Worker
    Today’s post comes from guest author Jay Causey from Causey Law Firm. Injured workers with claims under the Longshore & Harbor Workers Act and the Defense Base Act, who are awaiting hearings by federal administrative law judges…
Rank this Week: 1869

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

Massachusetts Divorce Law Monitor

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

http://www.massachusettsdivorcelawmonitor.com/
  • May 21

    Modification, Change is Hard

    Modification, Change is Hard
    Hi there, I hope you all are enjoying this gorgeous weather, I love it!  We have been very busy here since March with a number of modification cases, as the new Alimony Law allowed for a large group of payors to file for…
  • May 13

    Gray Divorce: Retirement Accounts and Estate Planning

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

    Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare

    Gray Divorce: Social Security and Medicare
    Hi there, Gray divorce is on the increase.  As Boomers age they are deciding to divorce.  There are a number of issues that are of particular importance.  My very talented colleague Andrea Dunbar has written today about Social…
Rank this Week: 1908

Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accident law. By William D. Kickham, Esq.

http://www.bostonaccidentlawyerblog.com/
  • May 20

    Massachusetts Defective Product Injuries Might Result From Popcorn Maker

    Massachusetts Defective Product Injuries Might Result From Popcorn Maker
    Made popcorn lately with the Avon Popcorn Maker? Chances are it was anything but a Jolly Time. Recently, the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recalled Avon Microwave Popcorn Makers, due to burn and fire hazards and the possibility…
  • May 13

    Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent

    Massachusetts Distracted Driving Accidents Involve Too Many Parent
    Every parent – and of course, every soccer Mom – knows all too well the chaos and confusion that comes with the territory, when you shuttle your children around in the car. What tunes should you play on the radio? How to handle…
  • May 10

    Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented

    Massachusetts Car-Pedestrian Accidents Need To Be Prevented
    This blog post is for all of the parents out there who might be reading this. If your child is at home with you right now, lean over and give him or her a big hug, and thank your lucky stars that he or she is safe. And if you by chance are…
Rank this Week: 1953

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

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

http://news.braislaw.com/
Rank this Week: 1994

Massachusetts Law Updates

Massachusetts Law Updates

From the Massachusetts Trial Court Law Libraries

http://masslawlib.blogspot.com/
  • Nov 29

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course

    New SJC Rule Will Require Professionalism Course
    The SJC has issued new Rule 3:16: Practicing with Professionalism Course for New Lawyers. This rule is not effective until September 1, 2013, and applies only to attorneys admitted to the bar on or after that date.
  • Nov 29

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement

    SJC Rules on Segregated Confinement
    In LaChance v. Commissioner of Correction, decided November 27, the SJC concluded that more procedural safeguards are required for inmates being held in segregated confinement for a significant period of time. The court said, in part:
  • Nov 28

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.

    PIRG'S 2012 Trouble in Toyland toy safety report.
    http://bit.ly/WuyUky
Rank this Week: 2004

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: 2049

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonpersonalinjurylawyerblog.com/
  • Aug 5

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

    Action Park a.k.a. “Accident Park”
    Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. You couldn’t make a place like Action Park up. Action Park was a New Jersey amusement park open from 1978 until 1996.
  • Apr 21

    Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop

    Stephen Colbert Examines SawStop
    We’ve blogged a lot about SawStop technology, the revolutionary flesh-detection technology that renders power saw accidents obsolete (see here, here and here).
  • Mar 12

    My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System

    My Cousin Vinny’s Version Of The Criminal Justice System
    This month marks the twentieth anniversary of the premiere of the film My Cousin Vinny and, to commemorate the occasion, our friends over at
Rank this Week: 2064

Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts DUI Lawyer Blog

Covers OUI and DUI news and updates for the state of Massachusetts. Published by Stephen Neyman, P.C.

http://www.massachusettsduilawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 2222

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers workers' compensation, workplace safety and OSHA citations. By Bulgini & Norton, LLP.

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyer-blog.com/
  • May 21

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge

    Massachusetts Man Indicted on Workers' Compensation Fraud Charge
    An Attleboro man has been indicted on charges that he fraudulently collected more than $53,000 in workers' compensation benefits while continuing to work. A fifty-seven year old male is charged with workers' compensation fraud and larceny…
  • Apr 17

    Employee Suffers Burns after Propane Tank Explosion

    Employee Suffers Burns after Propane Tank Explosion
    A man was sent to the hospital with first-degree burns to his face after a propane tank exploded at a glass-bottling plant in Milford. The worker was filling up a forklift's tank just outside Saint-Gobain Containers, Inc. plant when the…
  • Apr 12

    Steelworker Falls from Duxbury High School Roof

    Steelworker Falls from Duxbury High School Roof
    A steelworker was rushed to the hospital after falling twenty feet from the roof decking of the new high school under construction in Duxbury. Chief Kevin Nord stated that the worker was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening…
Rank this Week: 2246

Security, Privacy and The Law

Security, Privacy and The Law

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

http://www.securityprivacyandthelaw.com
Rank this Week: 2272

Pappas Law Library Blog

Pappas Law Library Blog

From the Boston University School of Law.

http://bulawinteractive.org/libraryblog/
  • May 17

    Fighting the Effects of Information Overload

    Fighting the Effects of Information Overload
    A study in 2007 found the average person encounters approximately 174 newspapers worth of data every day.  With all of that information coming in, we are constantly making decisions about what is and is not worth remembering, and the…
  • May 13

    Studying for the Bar Exam

    Studying for the Bar Exam
    If you’re taking the bar exam this summer, the thick books are probably already at your house.  Hundreds and hundreds of pages, how are you going to learn all of that material?  Answer: you’re not.  The key to not…
  • May 9

    Shepard’

    Shepard’
    The first citator was published by Frank Shepard in 1875. Shepard initially published his citation lists in the form of “adhesive annotations” that were pasted directly to the first page of the case in print. The annotation listed…
Rank this Week: 2315

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: 2371

Women in Labor

Women in Labor

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

http://royalllp.com/blog/
  • Nov 20

    Timing is Everything!

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

    Voting Time Off?

    Voting Time Off?
    Each state has its own laws on whether or not an employer must provide employees with time off from work to vote.  In Connecticut, for example, there is no law requiring employers to provide voting time off to employees.  The same is true…
  • Nov 2

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

    Groundhog Hour: FLSA Implications to Consider When We “Fall Back”
    For most people across the United States, residents of Massachusetts included, daylight savings time ends this Sunday, November 4, and we set the clocks back one hour at 2:00 a.m.  When daylight savings time ends, employees working the…
Rank this Week: 2372