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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: 120

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 24

    Commercial Broadcasters Showdown in DC Federal Court to Stop Programming Re-Transmitter

    Commercial Broadcasters Showdown in DC Federal Court to Stop Programming Re-Transmitter
    Logo of Fox Television Stations (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Same battle, different forum. Fox Televisions Stations, Inc., joined by 10 other plaintiffs, has sued Alki David's Aereokiller LLC and FilmOn.TV in the United States District Court…
  • May 24

    Texas Solons Send Gov. Perry Libel Mitigation Bill

    Texas Solons Send Gov. Perry Libel Mitigation Bill
     (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Texas lawmakers this week voted 148-0 to approve H.B. 1759, the Defamation Mitigation Act, a measure backed by publishers and the Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas, the Associated Press reported.The…
  • May 24

    Anchor Away in St. Louis; Fired for anti-Obama Post

    Anchor Away in St. Louis; Fired for anti-Obama Post
    (Photo credit: Wikipedia)Larry Conners, St. Louis'  longest-serving 10 p.m. news anchor, has been pink-slipped by KMOV-TV for a Facebook post critical of the Obama Administration, Mediaite reported today.Conners, who conducted a feisty…
Rank this Week: 398

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: 431

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

Published by Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.boston-car-accident-lawyer-blog.com/
  • May 24

    Boston Injury Lawyers Wishing You Safe Memorial Day Travel

    Boston Injury Lawyers Wishing You Safe Memorial Day Travel
    It's the Memorial Day holiday weekend and it's time to get out of town. Officials are estimating that about 35 million people will be traveling at least 50 miles from home over the long-holiday weekend. With that being said, we can expect…
  • May 22

    New England Accident Victims be Alert for Insurance Company's Use of Salvaged Part

    New England Accident Victims be Alert for Insurance Company's Use of Salvaged Part
    Car insurance companies are supposed to cover you in the event that you are involved in an accident and suffer injury or damage to property. Unfortunately, time and again it has been clearly demonstrated that car insurance companies are not…
  • May 18

    Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense for Summer Travel Season

    Seat Belts Still First Line of Defense for Summer Travel Season
    The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) runs a number of safety campaigns throughout the year in order to educate the public and to encourage law enforcement to take strong action in enforcing driver safety laws. This year,…
Rank this Week: 454

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

Perry Krumsiek & Jack Law Blog

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

http://pkjlawblog.wordpress.com/
  • Feb 2

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On

    Here’s One Government Program Worth HARPing On
    If you are one of the hundreds of thousands of Americans permanently traumatized by the government’s highly lauded, but horribly executed, loan modification program, take heart.  I’m here to tell you that there’s another government…
  • Oct 27

    The Lincoln Lawyer

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

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case

    Cornell Scores in Forum Case
    PKJ’s Timothy Cornell scored a significant victory Friday, when U.S. District Judge Richard G. Stearns dismissed a multimillion case against an Internet company, finding that the plaintiff was bound by his contract’s forum selection…
Rank this Week: 520

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: 548

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 22

    Pepperell, Massachusetts Head On Collision Injures Two

    Pepperell, Massachusetts Head On Collision Injures Two
    May 22, 2013 - Steven Feeney, 18, of Townsend, Massachusetts, and Adam Witkins, 30, of North Attleboro, sustained serious personal injuries in a two car crash. Both men were operating separate vehicles on Townsend Street in Pepperell and…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 559

Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyerblog.com/
  • May 23

    National Study Looks at Preventing Amputation Injuries in the Workplace

    National Study Looks at Preventing Amputation Injuries in the Workplace
    Massachusetts workers take note; there has been a recent study conducted that sheds new light on the frequency and prevention of amputation injuries in the workplace. Amputations are one of the most severe and debilitating types of workplace…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 675

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 22

    Boston Police Arrest 75 During Roxbury Gang Raid

    Boston Police Arrest 75 During Roxbury Gang Raid
    At least 75 people were arrested yesterday by the Boston Police Department during a targeted raid in the Boston neighborhood of Roxbury. The raid, called “Operation H,” took place around 6 a.m. Tuesday morning in an effort to…
  • 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,…
Rank this Week: 677

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: 692

HealthBlawg :: David Harlow's…

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
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
  • May 16

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law

    Angelina Jolie, BRCA1, Public Health and Patent Law
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
  • May 13

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered

    The FDA Patient Network Website - Pretty Darn Patient-Centered
    We've Moved! Update your Reader Now. This feed has moved to: http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg Update your reader now with this changed subscription address to get your latest updates from us. http://feeds.healthblawg.com/healthblawg
Rank this Week: 698

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: 739

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: 743

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: 760

Boston ERISA & Insurance…

Boston ERISA & Insurance Litigation Blog

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

http://www.bostonerisalaw.com/
  • May 23

    ESOPs, Appraisers and Fiduciary Liability

    ESOPs, Appraisers and Fiduciary Liability
    There is much uproar at the moment over the possible expansion of fiduciary status to include appraisers, whose work includes valuing the assets held by the participants in ESOPs. Appraisers understandably do not want to assume that status,…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 779

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

    FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER'S PARENTS SUE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY OVER WRONGFUL DEATH

    FRESHMAN FOOTBALL PLAYER'S PARENTS SUE TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY OVER WRONGFUL DEATH
    The parents of a Tennessee State football player who died on the practice field after going into cardiac arrest, have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university. Wayne Jones Jr. and Sonya Johns are seeking $5 million in damages on…
  • May 16

    COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY

    COMA IN TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
    If a patient is comatose after a TBI, he or she experienced a severe brain injury. To understand the severity of the injury, the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS) is issued within 24 hours. On the GCS, the lower the score the more severe the injury.…
  • May 15

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

    THE NATIONAL SAFETY CONCEAL REVEALS THAT MOTOR VEHICLE CRASHES CAUSED BY DRIVERS ON CELL PHONES ARE UNDERREPORTED
    A new study conducted by the National Safety Council (NSC) has revealed that motor vehicle crashes involving cell phones are "vastly underreported" in national statistics on fatal automobile crashes. After careful inspection of the National…
Rank this Week: 788

Boston Legal Malpractice Lawyer…

Boston Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonlegalmalpracticelawyer.com/
Rank this Week: 817

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: 821

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: 881

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 23

    Understanding What Settlement Means in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

    Understanding What Settlement Means in Boston Scientific Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit
    Boston Scientific is a medical device company that has produced a number of products including transvaginal mesh. Transvaginal mesh is a type of surgical mesh that was used to treat women suffering from conditions including stress urinary…
  • May 22

    Dialysis Infections Down But Patients Still Face Many Risk

    Dialysis Infections Down But Patients Still Face Many Risk
    When a person does not have functioning kidneys that can remove waste from the body, dialysis is generally the only viable treatment unless or until a kidney transplant takes place. Dialysis can keep a patient alive for a long time, even…
  • May 21

    New Lawsuit Filed Against Boston Scientific Corporation

    New Lawsuit Filed Against Boston Scientific Corporation
    Throughout the United States, women have been taking action against medical device manufacturers that showed a callous disregard for their health and safety. These women had transvaginal mesh implants using surgical mesh that was approved by…
Rank this Week: 902

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer…

Maritime & Boating Accident Lawyer News

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

http://news.braislaw.com/
  • May 22

    Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak

    Injured New York Royal Caribbean Passenger Retains Brais, Brais & Rusak
    The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak were retained to represent a New York cruise passenger who was injured at the Royal Caribbean private resort at Labadee, Haiti. Royal Caribbean leases a large tract of land in Labadee…
  • Mar 27

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line

    Brais, Brais & Rusak Represents Hungarian Waiter against Princess Cruise Line
    The cruise injury attorneys of Brais, Brais & Rusak have been retained by a Hungarian crewmember in a claim against Princess Cruise Lines. The waiter, while preforming his duties, injured his back. Evidence gathered thus far shows…
  • Mar 22

    Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice

    Keith Brais & Richard Rusak Represent Florida Woman Who Contracted Norovirus on Celebrity's Solstice
    The cruise injury lawyers of Brais, Brais & Rusak represent a Florida woman who contracted Norovirus and became extremely ill aboard Celebrity Cruise Line's ship Solstice. The Solstice departed Ft. Lauderdale on March 16, 2012 for a 7…
Rank this Week: 904

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: 1012

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: 1138

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: 1146

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Simmons & Schiavo Blog

Covers estate planning and real estate law.

http://www.sslawoffices.com/category/all-posts/
  • May 24

    Estate Planning Video

    Estate Planning Video
  • May 23

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource

    The 1031 Exchange – An Effective Real Estate Investment Resource
    A 1031 exchange is known as a like-kind exchange and can be an effective tool for those who have investment real estate.  When selling investment real estate, most people face a significant tax burden. A like-kind exchange can…
  • May 20

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law

    Roth 401(k) plans get a big boost in new law
    he new tax law that resolved the “fiscal cliff” issue in January allows employees with a 401(k) plan at work to roll over any or all of the assets in their current plan into a Roth 401(k) plan. This is a big change, and should at…
Rank this Week: 1212

Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog

Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog

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

http://www.mesotheliomalawyers-blog.com/
  • May 19

    Asbestos Defendants Hype Fraud Risk Concern

    Asbestos Defendants Hype Fraud Risk Concern
    As a number of states and even the federal government are looking to expand the "transparency" of asbestos trust claims throughout the country, The Wall Street Journal recently delved into the issue of alleged fraud by claimants. Our Boston…
  • May 17

    New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist

    New Asbestos Detection Device Introduced by Scientist
    Asbestos is a killer. Manufacturers and employers knew this for decades, even as they continued to peddle products that contained the deadly material, putting both workers and consumers at risk. Our Boston mesothelioma attorneys know that…
  • May 13

    Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett

    Asbestos Among Top Work Dangers in Massachusett
    A new report released by a group effort involving some of the state's most outspoken worker safety advocates reveals that mesothelioma remains a serious threat to Massachusetts workers. In "Dying to Work in Massachusetts: Loss of Life and…
Rank this Week: 1222

Pappas Law Library Blog

Pappas Law Library Blog

From the Boston University School of Law.

http://bulawinteractive.org/libraryblog/
  • May 22

    New Database for Massachusetts Legislative History Research: InstaTrac

    New Database for Massachusetts Legislative History Research: InstaTrac
    Anyone who has tried to do Massachusetts Legislative History Research knows it can be very challenging because the Commonwealth does not publish reports and other legislative documents for the general public.  We have acquired a new…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1255

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 20

    Bullying Not Limited to Workplace or Playground

    Bullying Not Limited to Workplace or Playground
    Today’s post comes from guest author Jon Rehm from Rehm, Bennett & Moore. I recently received an inquiry from a student about working through the challenges caused and exacerbated by her bullying professor, because unfortunately,…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1259

Maritime Law Blog

Maritime Law Blog

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

http://www.maritimelawblog.net/
Rank this Week: 1253

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: 1283

Immigration Blog

Immigration Blog

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

http://blog.immigrantconnect.com
  • May 23

    IMMIGRATION REFORM…HOCUS POCUS POLITICS

    IMMIGRATION REFORM…HOCUS POCUS POLITICS
    According to an article on bloomberg.com:  “The trio of investigations causing headaches for President Barack Obama’s administration has also provided a honeymoon period for the marquee element of his domestic agenda:…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1309

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage…

Massachusetts Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://www.massachusetts-alcoholic-beverage-licensing.com/
  • May 14

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level

    Safety Board Wants States to Reduce Blood-Alcohol Level
    Thousands of people are killed or injured every year by drivers who have not reached the legal standard for being drunk but who have a reduced ability to see, make decisions or operate a vehicle, the National Transportation Safety Board said…
  • Apr 20

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager

    East Dedham Liquors to have new manager
    When East Dedham Liquors re-opens for business after a three-month suspension of its alcohol license, it will do so under new management, as reported by boston.com In a split vote, Dedham selectmen have approved a change of manager for the…
  • Jan 30

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

    Councilor Pressley Says Boston needs more liquor licenses ... and I Agree
    I commend City Councilor Ayanna Pressley, who has called for a hearing on how to stop the exodus of liquor licenses from the city's outer neighborhoods to downtown Boston and the waterfront area. Pressley will speak with her fellow…
Rank this Week: 1324

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers…

Massachusetts Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1341

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: 1344

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: 1388

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: 1447

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: 1437

Bankruptcy Topics

Bankruptcy Topics

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

http://www.douglasbeaton.com
  • May 23

    Homeowner’s mortgage mess spills over into bankruptcy court

    Homeowner’s mortgage mess spills over into bankruptcy court
    If there is one bankruptcy case that sums up the frustrations of homeowners dealing with mortgage firms and banks, it must the the one recently decided by Bankruptcy Judge Hoffman in Massachusetts. This case (In re Perra, from May 22, 2013)…
  • 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…
Rank this Week: 1465

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: 1455

Yes, We're Together

Yes, We're Together

Two lawyers challenging the assumptions and assuming the challenges of interracial love in the 21st century.

http://www.yesweretogether.com/
  • May 7

    I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo

    I Speak For Myself, And I'm Talking Taboo
    When Enuma Okoro asked about my interest in contributing a short essay on what remains unspeakable at the intersection of my faith and gender, in my mind I said: Shoot! Girl! You ain't got to ask me twice!  But my actual email…
  • Apr 23

    Why Boston?

    Why Boston?
    It's been kind of a rough week. Many of you know that most of my hilariously frustrating experiences in an interracial relationship take place in the city I call home: Boston, Massachusetts.  I've mentioned the Boston Marathon in a…
  • Dec 22

    Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right

    Cornball Brothas: 2 Robs Don't Make a Right
    After six years of marriage, I've made peace with the fact that every time I turn on my television, it will be on ESPN. Doesn't matter what day; doesn't matter what time of day.  As the wife of an avid sports fan (who assures me, "It…
Rank this Week: 1472

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

By Breakstone, White & Gluck.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyerblog.com/
Rank this Week: 1522

The Law and other Anomalies

The Law and other Anomalies

By Steve Honig.

http://www.honiglawblog.com
  • May 15

    Investing in Today's Market Environment

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

    Trends in Executive Compensation

    Trends in Executive Compensation
    Executive compensation remains a volatile topic both in the press and in the board room.  What are some of the major trends in public company executive compensation?  A panel at this morning’s breakfast meeting of the National…
  • May 9

    Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)

    Transforming Large Corporations (about Hewlitt Packard)
    How do you turn around a large company?  According to Mohamad Ali, Chief Strategy Officer at Hewlett Packard, by first attacking costs and then strategically reinvesting the enhanced cash flow in profitable product initiatives.  You…
Rank this Week: 1519

Corporate Social Responsibility…

Corporate Social Responsibility and the Law

Covers corporate governance, human rights, trade and transparency. By Foley Hoag LLP.

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

    Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact

    Responding to Investor Concerns Regarding Human Rights Impact
    Increasingly, companies will face explicit demands from investors, especially members of the socially responsible investor community, that they provide detailed disclosures regarding internal processes and procedures to assess and manage the…
  • May 1

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma

    The European Union Lifts Sanctions on Burma
    On April 22, the European Union lifted all sanctions on Burma except an arms embargo. The sanctions had already been eased in April 2012, which left open the option of easily putting them back into place. The European Union’s move to…
  • Apr 24

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State

    Taking Stock of Business and Human Rights in the United State
    This week, members of the United Nations (“U.N.”) Working Group on Human Rights and Transnational Corporations are making an official visit to the United States as part of the Group’s mandate to promote the effective…
Rank this Week: 1572

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: 1582

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

Boston, MA Divorce and Law Blog

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

http://massfamilylawblog.blogspot.com/
  • May 4

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

    Now that we are divorced, stay away from my Facebook Friends!
    Husbands and wives share many aspects of their lives. It is not unusual for them to share their Facebook friends and other social media contacts. The practice of looking at someone's friends or contacts and trying to convert them into your…
  • Apr 21

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

    What will the Court do a divorce when I prove that my spouse cheated?
    Discovering that your spouse has been unfaithful can be an emotional disaster. To many people, this is a wrong that can never be corrected. It can destroy a marriage. People expect that infidelity will be punished by a Judge in a divorce…
  • Apr 13

    How to prepare for a divorce.

    How to prepare for a divorce.
    Some people make the decision to divorce in an instant. Others find the decision to divorce is a long process that percolates over time. If you are a person who is thinking about divorce and moving towards ending your marriage, then the…
Rank this Week: 1585