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Athans & Hogan Blog

Covers intellectual property, copyright, and trademark.

http://www.athanshogan.com

May 25
David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

David Byrne Sues Charlie Crist for Copyright Infringement

Legendary Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is steamed, and he’s not going to take it anymore! No, it’ has nothing to do with his passion for bicycling. It has something to do with copyright infringement.
May 17
We the People of Facebook…

We the People of Facebook…

Facebook and its take on privacy settings have been in the news quite a bit lately. What is the big deal? Facebook has created a vast maze of settings which is nearly impossible to navigate on your own.
May 13
Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

Protecting Your Trademark in Your Domain Name

If you run a business, then you know all about the importance of trademarks and servicemarks: not only can a name or logo catch a potential customer or client’s eye, but it can ensure that there is no confusion as to who you are and what…

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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…

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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: 1110

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: 1076

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…

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Boston Bankruptcy Attorney Blog

Published by Law Offices of D. Lev, PC

http://www.bostonbankruptcyattorneyblog.com/

Jul 12
Some Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

Some Common Misconceptions About Bankruptcy

With a slow economic recovery and persistently high unemployment rates, bankruptcy may be a good option for some people. Since each person's situation is unique, perhaps the one universally true statement about personal bankruptcy is that it…
Jun 1
"Octomom" Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissed by Judge

"Octomom" Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Dismissed by Judge

Nadya Suleman, known in the media as the "Octomom," recently filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, claiming up to $1 million in debt owed to twenty-one creditors.
Nov 21
Boston Economy Leads to Job and Bankruptcy Worrie

Boston Economy Leads to Job and Bankruptcy Worrie

The loss of a job is always devastating, throwing one's life into disarray and uncertainty. It can also be a major factor in the decision to seek personal bankruptcy. As the economy continues to sputter along for many people, these concerns…

Rank this Week: 2689

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: 469

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer…

Boston Business Litigation Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonbusinesslitigationlawyer.com/

May 9
Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

Choosing Your Words: Grammar Matters in Contract Construction

Last week, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) highlighted the importance of grammar to contract interpretation, proving that disregard for our elementary school lessons when drafting agreements can lead to liability where it was…
May 9
Recent Case Result

Recent Case Result

Arbitration Language in Employment Contract Held Permissive, Not Mandatory A New York employee brought an employment discrimination claim against his Massachusetts employer in federal court in New York. Despite the ongoing federal case, the…
Apr 12
Arbitrator's Error is a Risk Undertaken in Agreeing to Arbitrate

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

In a February 2013 decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court declined to vacate an arbitration award, which the defendant claimed resulted from the arbitrator's error of law. A dispute arose between Daniel McDonough and Kevin McDonough,…

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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: 1483

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…

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Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.bostoncriminal-attorney-blog.com/

May 9
Massachusetts drug distribution and probable cause to search a home

Massachusetts drug distribution and probable cause to search a home

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

Developments in Massachusetts marijuana crimes defense

Last month, the highest court in our Commonwealth issued opinions that will favorably affect persons accused of Massachusetts marijuana crimes. In Commonwealth v. Jackson, the court decided that socially sharing small amounts of marijuana…
Apr 21
GPS monitoring not mandatory for juveniles on probation for sex crime

GPS monitoring not mandatory for juveniles on probation for sex crime

The Supreme Judicial Court decided April 11 that a Juvenile Court judge is not required by statute to order a juvenile adjudicated delinquent and placed on probation for a sex offense, sex offense involving a child, or sexually violent…

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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…

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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…

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Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog

Covers harassment crimes, motor vehicle crimes, drug crimes and entrapment defenses. By Patrick J. Murphy.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyer-blog.com/

May 15
4 Defendants Sentenced in 2011 Boston Armed Robbery/Shooting Case

4 Defendants Sentenced in 2011 Boston Armed Robbery/Shooting Case

Earlier this month, four criminal defendants pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a September 2011 armed robbery and shooting, which resulted in the injuring of an on duty police officer. The men pleaded guilty to various charges, which…
May 7
How to Possibly Avoid Jail Time by Participating in Pretrial Diversion

How to Possibly Avoid Jail Time by Participating in Pretrial Diversion

A little known fact within the Massachusetts criminal justice system, is the potential for any criminal defendant to be put on pretrial probation in lieu of criminal charges. You read that right, any potential defendant. The relevant statute…
May 1
Supreme Court Refuses to Establish Per Se Rule in DUI Cases, Warrants Required For Blood Test

Supreme Court Refuses to Establish Per Se Rule in DUI Cases, Warrants Required For Blood Test

Last month, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a landmark decision in the area of Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) evidence collection, and the rammifications of the case are certain to have an impact on police…

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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/

May 14
Roslindale Massachusetts Man Arrested And Charged With Violation Of A 209A Restraining Order Despite Fact Alleged Victim Contacted Him

Roslindale Massachusetts Man Arrested And Charged With Violation Of A 209A Restraining Order Despite Fact Alleged Victim Contacted Him

Maksim Zylyftari, a Roslindale man, was arrested April 29, 2013 for a 209A restraining order violation after the alleged victim invited him to her residence. The order issued from the West Roxbury District Court on April 22, 2013. Police…
May 6
Former Animal Control Officer Charged With Animal Cruelty In Wareham District Court

Former Animal Control Officer Charged With Animal Cruelty In Wareham District Court

Anna Nelson, a 51-year-old former animal control officer, was charged Monday April 29 with animal cruelty in Wareham District Court. The government alleges that Nelson withheld veterinary care for her sick dog. The defendant allegedly told an…
Apr 26
Boston Man Faces Charges Of Breaking And Entering In Framingham District Court

Boston Man Faces Charges Of Breaking And Entering In Framingham District Court

Paul Lentini, a 30-year-old Boston man, was arrested in Framingham on April 24 after an alleged breaking and entering. Police claim that Lentini forced his way into a back door of a home and later jumped out of a second-floor window to…

Rank this Week: 1408

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyers…

Boston Criminal Defense Lawyers Blog

Covers Massachusetts DUI, drug, OUI and firearm offenses. By Parker Scheer LLP.

http://www.bostoncriminaldefenselawyersblog.com/

May 3
Commonwealth Finds Conviction for Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm is Reversible when no Evidence is Presented to show the Defendant had the Requisite Intention

Commonwealth Finds Conviction for Carrying an Unlicensed Firearm is Reversible when no Evidence is Presented to show the Defendant had the Requisite Intention

Where the defendant was convicted of carrying an unlicensed firearm, the conviction is reversed when no evidence has been presented to show that defendant had the requisite intention to control the firearm. While the defendant waited for his…
Apr 10
Judge's Potentially Impartial Background Requires Writ of Mandamus be Granted Reversing Recusal Order

Judge's Potentially Impartial Background Requires Writ of Mandamus be Granted Reversing Recusal Order

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 1st Circuit has reversed the denial of a recusal order after determining that "a reasonable person would question the capacity for impartiality of any judicial officer with the judge's particular background…
Mar 26
Court of Appeals Holds Judge Erred In Relying On A Robbery Guideline In Sentencing A Defendant Found Guilty Of Bank Burglary

Court of Appeals Holds Judge Erred In Relying On A Robbery Guideline In Sentencing A Defendant Found Guilty Of Bank Burglary

The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that a District Court judge erred when he relied on a robbery guideline in sentencing a defendant found guilty of burglarizing a bank. United States v. Almeida. Daniel Almeida was convicted…

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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: 575

Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers the defense of violent crimes, sex crimes, theft crimes, and firearm offenses. By Frank Fernandez.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyer-blog.com/

Apr 6
Recent Supreme Judicial Court(SJC) decisions help clarify the new law which decriminalizes possession of an ounce or less of marijuana

Recent Supreme Judicial Court(SJC) decisions help clarify the new law which decriminalizes possession of an ounce or less of marijuana

The new law which makes it legal to possess an ounce or less of marijuana for personal use has left many confused as to what is legal when it comes to possessing or using marijuana. Possession of any amount of marijuana with the intent to…
Jan 2
Boston woman arrested for armed robbery using a syringe

Boston woman arrested for armed robbery using a syringe

On December 17 female entered a secondhand clothing store and threatened the cashier with a syringe if she did not receive all the cash in the drawer. This happened at a store called second time around located on Newbury Street. On December…
Nov 26
Boston Paramedic accused of stealing painkillers and sedatives from ambulance

Boston Paramedic accused of stealing painkillers and sedatives from ambulance

A Boston paramedic has pleaded not guilty to stealing painkillers and sedatives which he allegedly took from ambulances that he worked in. Benoit was charged with 73 counts of stealing drugs in Suffolk Superior Court. It's alleged that…

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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: 502

Boston Drunk Driving Accident…

Boston Drunk Driving Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers drunk driving in Massachusetts. By the Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman LLC.

http://www.bostondrunkdrivingaccidentlawyerblog.com/

May 3
Drunk Drivers a Focus in Stoughton

Drunk Drivers a Focus in Stoughton

Drivers in Stoughton were not on their best behavior over the weekend. If you take a look at the Stoughton Patch and check out some of the police reports, you'll see that officers in the area did quite a job in busting drunk drivers. On…
Apr 28
MADD Offers Tips on Avoiding Drunk Driving for Prom, Graduation

MADD Offers Tips on Avoiding Drunk Driving for Prom, Graduation

Prom night is a right of passage enjoyed by teens throughout the United States. Unfortunately, prom night is also a time when bad things can happen. The same holds true through the upcoming graduation season. One primary risk kids face comes…
Apr 20
New England DUI Accident Watch: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

New England DUI Accident Watch: April is Alcohol Awareness Month

Alcohol can be very dangerous when overused or when in the wrong hands. Unfortunately, many of the individuals who are at the greatest risk of being harmed are those who are not even legally allowed to drink. These individuals are teenagers.…

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Boston DUI Lawyers Blog

Covers Criminal Law, DUI and OUI news. Published By Law Offices of Lefteris K. Travayiakis, P.C.

http://www.bostonduilawyersblog.com/

Nov 9
Wayland High School Football Coach Charged with Drunk Driving

Wayland High School Football Coach Charged with Drunk Driving

An assistant football coach at Wayland High School was arrested last weekend on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following his teams victory that evening. The Wayland coach was charged with Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol at his…
Nov 6
Worcester Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

Worcester Man Charged with Drunk Driving and Child Endangerment

A Worcester man was recently arrested on several Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges following his involvement in a three-car crash. The man, who was driving his minivan with his two daughters (6 and 8 years old) on the Massachusetts…
Oct 28
Boston Police Officer Indicted for OUI / DUI Causing Serious Injury

Boston Police Officer Indicted for OUI / DUI Causing Serious Injury

Boston Police Officer Richard Jeanetti, 36, has been indicted by a Suffolk County Grand Jury on Massachusetts Drunk Driving Charges from the May 24 Hyde Park crash that resulted in serious injury to a woman. The Boston officer has been…

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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…

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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: 384

Boston Immigration and Nationality…

Boston Immigration and Nationality Blog

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

http://bostonimmigrationblog.com

Oct 11
November, 2010 Visa Bulletin

November, 2010 Visa Bulletin

Updated numbers from the Department of State’s website…
Sep 29
October, 2010 Visa Bulletin

October, 2010 Visa Bulletin

Picking up speed in the family categories… from the Department of State website.
Sep 29
September, 2010 Visa Bulletin

September, 2010 Visa Bulletin

From the Department of State website.

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Boston Immigration Lawyer Blog

Covers immigration law. By Michael M. Harrington.

http://www.bostonimmigrationlawyerblog.com/

Apr 14
Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

Immigrating to the United States Without a Family or Employer Sponsor

There are creative ways for foreign nationals to immigrate to the United States without needing a sponsor. In this post, I will discuss how the L-1 non-immigrant visa and EB-1C immigrant visa categories are used by enterprising foreign…
Mar 28
Release on immigration bond: the best first step to remaining in the United State

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

In this post, I will discuss how to prepare for an immigration bond hearing. Immigration bond is basically bail: an amount of money that must be paid in exchange for the foreign national's release from jail. The money will be returned if…
Jan 28
Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

Secure Communities-Why it isn't working.

A lot media attention has been received by the Secure Communities program run by the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS"). The Secure Communities program was intended to be a way for DHS to detect and remove undocumented foreign nationals…

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Boston Injury Attorney Blog

Covers Massachusetts car accident and other personal injury cases. By Bellotti Law Group, P.C.

http://www.bostoninjuryattorneysblog.com/

Feb 22
Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett

Tips for Traveling Safely in Snow-Blanketed Massachusett

Our stretch of mild winter weather in Massachusetts had to end some time and Old Man Winter has returned in grand fashion this February, a month for the record books when it comes to snow. Despite our reputation as hard-nosed and resilient…
Jan 17
Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice

Boston Winter Weather Construction Accidents from Snow & Ice

Most New Englanders are used to winters filled with cold, snow, and ice. Unfortunately, we're also aware of the many potential hazards winter storms present. Often, we associate winter weather dangers with driving. While inclement weather…
Jan 3
Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season

Defective Toys Put Children at Risk This Holiday Season

The holidays are a time when children, much to their delight, receive many new toys. While your children will undoubtedly enjoy many hours with their new toys, some of these products can be defective and present a very real risk of injury,…

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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…

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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/

May 21
Do Boston Surgical Mistakes Cause Massachusetts Hospitals to Profit?

Do Boston Surgical Mistakes Cause Massachusetts Hospitals to Profit?

According to a recent Journal of American Medicine study, hospitals make more money when surgical errors occur. The reasons for this is that patients who are the victims of this type of medical mistake often have to undergo more surgical…
May 20
3 Serious Dog Attacks in Bridgewater, MA, But No Help from Animal Control

3 Serious Dog Attacks in Bridgewater, MA, But No Help from Animal Control

The town of Bridgewater, MA is facing a serious issue following the resignation of the town’s animal control officer and three serious dog attacks since mid-February. Police say they are without backup when it comes to animal-related…
May 15
Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Supreme Judicial Court Orders new Massachusetts Premises Liability Trial in Framingham Injury Lawsuit by Man Paralyzed with SCI from Trampoline Jump Into Wading Pool

Massachusett’s highest court is mandating that there be a new trial in the Framingham premises liability lawsuit filed by Cleber Dos Santos against two property owners. Dos Santos became paralyzed from the chest down after he flipped…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoninjurylawyer-blog.com/

May 20
Defective Consumer Products - How New Legislation May Help to Hold Foreign Manufacturers Liable for Injurie

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

In 2012, more than 78 percent of all products recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission were produced by foreign manufacturers. The Banzai Falls Inflatable Pool Slide that was the subject of a jury award in favor of SUGARMAN's…
May 14
Limousine Liability in Massachusett

Limousine Liability in Massachusett

Recently, a fire on a limousine in California ended in tragedy and the death of five co-workers who were not able to escape from the vehicle. Witnesses reported seeing a blast of fire from the rear of the vehicle and the vehicle quickly…
May 7
Johns Hopkins Medical Study: Surgical "Never Events" are Extremely Common

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

According to a Johns Hopkins study recently reported in the April 2013 issue of the journal Surgery, so-called surgical "never events" occur with shocking regularity. "Never events" include such events as operating on the wrong side of the…

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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/

Nov 13
Slip and Fall Injury Recovery Made More Difficult by Massachusetts Court

Slip and Fall Injury Recovery Made More Difficult by Massachusetts Court

In a case called Sarkisian v. Concept Restaurants, the Appellate Division of the District Court declined to extend the "mode of operation" law to a nightclub in Boston. In Sarkisian, the plaintiff was at a bachelorette party all evening at…
Nov 11
Medical Marijuana and Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Accident

Medical Marijuana and Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Accident

The recently passed Question 3 on the Massachusetts state ballot should give drivers some pause about the safety of the drug in drivers of motor vehicles.
Oct 31
Halloween and Real Monsters to be Aware of in Massachusetts: Are Energy Drinks Safe for Massachusetts Consumers?

Halloween and Real Monsters to be Aware of in Massachusetts: Are Energy Drinks Safe for Massachusetts Consumers?

Some time ago we wrote a Massachusetts personal injury blog story about the dangers of Four Loko, a mixture of booze and caffeine that was subsequently taken off the market in Massachusetts and many other states. The new approach for selling…

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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/

May 17
Haddy v. Caldwell, No. 08-12-00131-CV: Texas Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Attorney in Legal Malpractice Action

Haddy v. Caldwell, No. 08-12-00131-CV: Texas Appellate Court Affirms Summary Judgment in Favor of Attorney in Legal Malpractice Action

A Texas appellate court has affirmed a summary judgment for an attorney in a legal malpractice case. In Haddy v. Caldwell, a client retained an attorney to bring a medical malpractice suit against United States Army physicians, who treated…
May 10
Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, Docket No. 33,830: Supreme Court of New Mexico Finds Impermissible Conflict of Interest in Legal Ethics Case

The Supreme Court of New Mexico has ruled that an attorney and his law firm are disqualified from representing a client because of a conflict of interest. In Roy D. Mercer, LLC v. Hon. Matthew G. Reynolds, a landowner hired a law firm to…
May 1
Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

Hauser v. Connell, No. 308405: Michigan Court of Appeals Affirms Summary Judgment In Favor of Attorney In Legal Malpractice Case

A Michigan appellate court has affirmed a summary judgment in favor of an attorney in a legal malpractice action. In Hauser v. Murray Legal Mal case.docx, a sub-contractor hired an attorney to recover funds from a general contractor. The…

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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…

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Boston Metro Business Lawyer Blog

Covers Boston Metro Area business law. By Richard Mucci.

http://www.bostonmetrobusinesslawyer.com/

May 17
SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

SJC Expands The Geographical Reach Of Laws Classifying Individuals As Independent Contractors To Individuals Working Outside The Commonwealth

Massachusetts employers beware: the Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that out-of-state individuals who live and work for a company headquartered in Massachusetts may bring an action in Massachusetts courts to enforce rights under…
May 13
MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

MARKETING AGREEMENTS BASED ON COMMISSIONS WITH OUTSIDE VENDORS--DOES YOUR BUSINESS UNDERSTAND THE TIME LIMITS?

Does your business really know the time limits of payments in its marketing agreements based on commissions with outside vendors? Your business should scrutinize these agreements closely and understand the time limits, especially after a…
Apr 23
Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Is Your Arbitration Dispute Resolution Policy In Your Employee Handbook Enforceable?

Employers beware: you may be precluding your rights to arbitration if you maintain unilateral discretion to alter the terms of an employee handbook. In Domenichetti v. The Salter School, LLC, et al., Judge Saylor of the United States District…

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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.

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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 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…
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…

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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

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Boston Personal Injury Lawyer Blog

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

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

May 22
MIT SCIENTIST KILLED ON SUNDAY IN BIKE CRASH IN BOSTON

MIT SCIENTIST KILLED ON SUNDAY IN BIKE CRASH IN BOSTON

A MIT scientist was killed in a bike crash Sunday afternoon. The Boston Police reported that the victim was a female who was hit by a vehicle in the Black Bay section of Boston. The deceased was 36-year old Dr. Kanako Miura, a visiting…
May 22
ELDERLY MAN DRIVES CAR INTO PARADE, INJURING ABOUT 60 PEOPLE

ELDERLY MAN DRIVES CAR INTO PARADE, INJURING ABOUT 60 PEOPLE

Last Saturday, a driver described by witnesses as an elderly man, drove his car into a group marching in a parade, leaving approximately 60 people injured. The status of the driver was not released. Fortunately no fatalities have been…
May 19
METRO-NORTH RAILROAD SUSPENDED AFTER COLLISION INJURES OVER 60 PASSANGERS

METRO-NORTH RAILROAD SUSPENDED AFTER COLLISION INJURES OVER 60 PASSANGERS

Transportation on the Metro-North Railroad remains suspended after Friday evening's crash. Two rush hour trains collided after a derailment near the Fairfield Station, injuring more than 60 people, five critically. At least two passengers…

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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/

May 9
New Ruling on Psychiatric Injury under Massachusetts Worker's Compensation Act

New Ruling on Psychiatric Injury under Massachusetts Worker's Compensation Act

The Reviewing Board of the Department of Industrial Accidents recently issued a significant decision that recognizes that an employee who suffers a psychiatric injury that arises out of and in the course of his or her employment may be…
May 9
Informal Proceedings under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code

Informal Proceedings under the Massachusetts Uniform Probate Code

Families regularly engage Parker Scheer to investigate and pursue wrongful death cases in which a family member was killed in a motor vehicle accident, in a construction accident, while using a product, or a result of substandard medical…
Apr 11
Superior Court Holding that Parents are not Liable for Injury at Son's BYOB Party Could Pave the Way for Dismissal Lawsuit Against Foxborough Stadium

Superior Court Holding that Parents are not Liable for Injury at Son's BYOB Party Could Pave the Way for Dismissal Lawsuit Against Foxborough Stadium

A Massachusetts Superior Court has held that the parents of an adult son are not liable for an injury that occurred at their son's BYOB party. Jane Doe v. John Doe, et al. While the parents were out of town on vacation, their son threw a…

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Boston Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Published By Brad Mahoney, Esq.

http://www.bostonrealestatelawyerblog.com/

Nov 4
HUD Suspension a Clear Warning to Lender

HUD Suspension a Clear Warning to Lender

As a Massachusetts real estate attorney representing mortgage lenders throughout the state I couldn't help noticing
Oct 6
Hurry Up and Wait! Historically Low Mortgage Rates Burden Lenders' Resources, Test Borrowers' Patience

Hurry Up and Wait! Historically Low Mortgage Rates Burden Lenders' Resources, Test Borrowers' Patience

As a Boston real estate attorney a large portion of my practice deals with property conveyancing whereby my firm represents lenders in closing purchase and refinance mortgage loans. As I am sure you have heard mortgage rates are at…
Aug 12
Ultra-Low Mortgage Rates May Give Massachusetts Homeowners Opportunity to Save Money, Reduce Mortgage Term

Ultra-Low Mortgage Rates May Give Massachusetts Homeowners Opportunity to Save Money, Reduce Mortgage Term

Volatility in the stock market has p

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Boston Sexual Abuse Lawyer Blog

Published By Fogelman and Fogelman LLC

http://bostonsexualabuselawyer.com/

May 20
NY Man Charged With Mass. Sex Abuse in 1970'

NY Man Charged With Mass. Sex Abuse in 1970'

The Boston Globe reports that a New York man was arraigned today on charges of sexually abusing four boys while he was the swim coach at the Arlington Boys & Girls Club during the late 1970s. Paul Collins, 62, who was arrested Friday in…
Apr 24
Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse in Mass.

Ex-teacher accused of sex abuse in Mass.

A Massachusetts grand jury has indicted a former longtime Episcopal Academy teacher with sexually abusing four children at a religious summer camp in 1981. Richard P. Smith, 65, of Pennsylvania, was indicted by a Barnstable County Grand Jury…
Apr 21
Lawyer Defends Alleged Sexual Assault

Lawyer Defends Alleged Sexual Assault

The lawyer of a man facing charges of sexual assault cast doubt on the charges as his client appeared before a judge last week in Worcester Superior Court, where his bail was reduced and passport returned, as Marlborough Patch.com…

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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…

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Breaking Ground: What's New in…

Breaking Ground: What's New in Real Estate Law

Updates in real estate law including leasing, financing, corporate real estate, environmental law. By Sherin and Lodgen.

http://blog.sherin.com/blog/

May 21
Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Upcoming Real Estate Industry Event

Boston Bar Association June 3, 2013 - When Energy and Environmental Obligations Collide June 3, 2013 - Preserving Affordable Housing in Massachusetts NAIOP…
May 14
7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

7 Tips for Financing Solar Project

Written by: Bethany A. Bartlett As the warm weather approaches, we see the usual signs of spring which, in a good year, includes an increase in commercial development and corresponding financing transactions. Most notably this year is…
May 9
Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett

Can Solar Farms and Backyard Gardens Co-Exist? Zoning Tensions Flare in Massachusett

Written by: Paula G. Curry Imagine you’ve just purchased your dream home in the ‘burbs. Your patio has just been finished. Your beautiful 2-acre lot, the minimum size required by the zoning bylaw, is taking shape…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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