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9 Mar 2016, 12:16 pm by Heidi A. Nadel
Levine, ruled that parties to an arbitration agreement that is subject to the Massachusetts Arbitration Act, G.L. c. 251 ("MAA"), cannot contract around the "exclusive grounds" for judicial review set forth in the MAA.The Court concluded that the statute's plain language, legislative intent and policy considerations of preserving arbitration as "an expeditious and reliable alternative to litigation" all supported its decision. [read post]
5 Apr 2022, 7:52 am by Margaret (Peg) O'Brien
The Massachusetts Wage Act, G.L. c. 149, §148 (the “Wage Act”) requires employers to pay employees discharged from employment all wages owed on the date of discharge. [read post]
9 Mar 2016, 12:16 pm by Heidi A. Nadel
Levine, ruled that parties to an arbitration agreement that is subject to theMassachusetts Arbitration Act, G.L. c. 251("MAA"), cannot contract around the "exclusive grounds" for judicial review set forth in the MAA.The Court concluded that the statute's plain language, legislative intent and policy considerations of preserving arbitration as "an expeditious and reliable alternative to litigation" all supported its decision. [read post]
11 Jun 2018, 9:31 pm by Karsner & Meehan, P.C.
The owner and manager of an apartment building attempted to extend the umbrella of immunity under the Tort Claims Act, G.L. c. 258 Sec. 2 to avoid liability for a serious injury Massachusetts slip and fall accident. [read post]
11 May 2012, 9:57 am
M.L., the court noted, didn’t contradict G.L. [read post]
30 Mar 2013, 2:38 pm by APransky
In the Morales case, the Court describes G.L. c. 208, § 28 as establishing a different standard for a modification, the inconsistency standard. [read post]
9 May 2011, 5:15 am by Sheldon Toplitt
Image via WikipediaPolice do not have to release "mug shots" of criminal defendants under the Massachusetts Public Records Law [G.L. c. 66, sec. 1 et seq; G.L. c. 4, sec. 7(26)], the Secretary of State's office has ruled.As first reported by attorney Bob Ambrogi's Media Law blog (http:// medialaw.legaline.com), the decision by Secretary of State William Galvin's office reverses its previous position on the issue. [read post]
13 Aug 2019, 12:03 pm by David Duncan
  It did so by narrowing the definition of “delinquent child” found in G.L. c. 119 § 52, which effectively divests jurisdiction from the Juvenile Court for such “first offenders” because the Court has no jurisdiction except of “delinquent children. [read post]
15 Aug 2016, 2:07 pm by Daniel Cappetta
The decision addresses pre-trial detention under the dangerousness statute (G.L. c.276, §58A) and under what circumstances the Commonwealth may move for dangerousness. [read post]
15 Aug 2016, 2:07 pm by Daniel Cappetta
The decision addresses pre-trial detention under the dangerousness statute (G.L. c.276, §58A) and under what circumstances the Commonwealth may move for dangerousness. [read post]
16 Jul 2009, 6:00 am
We decline to enforce a prohibition on class actions in a consumer contract where to do so would in effect sanction a waiver of the right to proceed in a class action under G.L. c. 93A. [read post]
8 Jul 2014, 7:22 am by APransky
If this happened in Massachusetts, the men flying the drone could be sued for invasion of privacy.Massachusetts has a statute, G.L. c.214, § 1B which provides that individuals in Massachusetts have a right of privacy. [read post]
13 May 2015, 10:48 am
Other timelines guide actions that must occur within certain types of civil suits, including the requirement found in Massachusetts G.L. [read post]
8 Sep 2016, 4:10 am by Howard Friedman
The Guidance suggests that in some situations, the anti-discrimination ban can apply to churches:Under G.L. c. 272, § 98, places of public accommodation may not discriminate against, or restrict a person from services because of that person’s gender identity. [read post]
24 Aug 2012, 1:32 pm by Sheldon Toplitt
., LLC (Case No. 11062), ruled that police affidavits supporting search warrants must be produced under the Commonwealth's Public Records Law (G.L. c. 66, sec. 10).Siding with the Quincy Patriot Ledger, which sought a State Police affidavit involving alleged sexual misconduct by a prominent real estate developer allegedly involving a minor, the SJC rejected arguments by the developer's counsel that his client's right to a fair trial would be compromised and by authorities,… [read post]