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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/

Oct 16
Who’s Eligible for Special Weekend Sentences in Massachusetts?

Who’s Eligible for Special Weekend Sentences in Massachusetts?

In a recent Massachusetts assault case, the defendant pled guilty to assault and battery on a girlfriend and her child. A judge sentenced him to 2 1/2 years in the house of correction, but he only had to serve six months with the balance…
Oct 2
Field Sobriety Testing in Massachusetts Marijuana Case

Field Sobriety Testing in Massachusetts Marijuana Case

In a recent Massachusetts case, the court considered whether field sobriety tests were admissible in situations in which the police believe a driver may have been driving under the influence of marijuana. The case arose in 2013, when the…
Sep 19
Aggravated Assault and Kicking a Victim Down Steps in Massachusett

Aggravated Assault and Kicking a Victim Down Steps in Massachusett

In a recent Massachusetts aggravated assault case, the defendant was convicted of assault and battery by a dangerous weapon, assault and battery, and threatening. The case arose from the defendant allegedly kicking the victim multiple times…

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Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Wacks & McHale PC.

http://www.massachusetts-injurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 16
THE DEATH OF A PLAINTIFF

THE DEATH OF A PLAINTIFF

“The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” Litigation is often a lengthy process and the old proverb is certainly true for the inundated Massachusetts courts. In 2017 close to 7,000 cases have been filed in…
Sep 27
Application of Anti-SLAPP to Will Contest

Application of Anti-SLAPP to Will Contest

The average number of years that a person may expect to live has substantially increased over the past 25 years. Also, the life expectancy of a person now is 25 years longer than it was 100 years ago. Decreased infant mortality, improved…
Sep 22
THE MASSACHUSETTS FORECLOSURE TITLE CLEARING STATUTE

THE MASSACHUSETTS FORECLOSURE TITLE CLEARING STATUTE

On November 25, 2015 Chapter 141, Acts of 2015, An Act Clearing Titles to Foreclosed Properties, was signed into Massachusetts law by Governor Baker. Massachusetts Senate Bill 2015 now Chapter 141 of the Acts of 2015 is commonly called…

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Law and the Environment

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

http://www.lawandenvironment.com/

Oct 16
Pruitt Banishes “Sue and Settle” – A Solution In Search of a Problem?

Pruitt Banishes “Sue and Settle” – A Solution In Search of a Problem?

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt today issued a Directive prohibiting the practice of “sue and settle.” He also issued a Memorandum to senior staff explaining in more detail some of the concerns about “sue and…
Oct 12
SMART Moves to a New Forum: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to Consider a SMART Tariff

SMART Moves to a New Forum: Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities to Consider a SMART Tariff

Stakeholders have been following the development of “SMART” as a successor to the SREC program in Massachusetts for more than a year. (See our previous posts on the development process here, here,…
Oct 11
How Wrong Does a District Court Have to Be to Abuse Its Discretion?

How Wrong Does a District Court Have to Be to Abuse Its Discretion?

The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has reversed a District Court decision allocating 100% of CERCLA response costs at a San Diego Superfund site to TDY Holdings, which operated an aeronautical manufacturing plant from 1939 to 1999. TDY…

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Whistleblower Lawyer News

Covers whistleblower and government law. By JeffreyNewmanLaw.

http://www.whistleblowerlawyernews.com/

Oct 16
Securities and Exchange Commission announces whistleblower award of more than $1 million on reported securities violation

Securities and Exchange Commission announces whistleblower award of more than $1 million on reported securities violation

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced that a whistleblower has earned an award of more than $1 million for providing the SEC with new information and substantial corroborating documentation of a securities law violation by a…
Oct 14
SEC charges 3 with fraud for claiming new caffeinated chocolate snack and nearing acquisition by Coca-Cola Company

SEC charges 3 with fraud for claiming new caffeinated chocolate snack and nearing acquisition by Coca-Cola Company

The Securities and Exchange Commission charged three individuals who defrauded investors in a company that falsely claimed to be developing a caffeinated chocolate snack and nearing an acquisition by Monster Energy or Coca-Cola Co.…
Oct 13
Endoscopy Center pays $1.5 million to end Medicare fraud probe for bogus colonoscopies which took just 2 minute

Endoscopy Center pays $1.5 million to end Medicare fraud probe for bogus colonoscopies which took just 2 minute

Memorial Hermann Endoscopy and Surgery Center physicians agreed to pay more than $1.5 million to settle Medicare fraud allegations. Gurunath Thota Reddy, MD, and other surgery center physicians allegedly performed colonoscopies for 7.5…

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Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

By Breakstone, White & Gluck.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 16
Parking Lot Accidents Are Common in Massachusett

Parking Lot Accidents Are Common in Massachusett

There was a sad story in Westford over the weekend, when a woman was hit and killed in a Market Basket parking lot. Police are still investigating, but according to media reports, the 64-year-old woman was putting groceries into the back of…
Oct 12
Redesign Ahead for Waltham’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersection

Redesign Ahead for Waltham’s Most Dangerous Roads and Intersection

Parking lot serving the MBTA Commuter Rail Station in Waltham. The parking lot is on Carter Street, which the city may upgrade in coming years. Some of the region’s most dangerous roads and intersections are about to be redesigned in…
Oct 11
Report: Motor Vehicle Crashes Claimed More Lives in 2016

Report: Motor Vehicle Crashes Claimed More Lives in 2016

Fatal car crashes in the U.S. rose more than 5 percent in 2016, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The roads were far more dangerous in 2016, with 37,461 people killed in motor vehicle crashes across the U.S.…

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Simmons & Schiavo, LLP Blog

Covers estate planning and elder law.

http://blog.sslawoffices.com

Oct 16
Cutting a Child Out

Cutting a Child Out

It is not all that unusual for a child to not live up to the expectations of parents. Sometimes parents will be so disappointed when that happens, that they will attempt to cut the child out of their estate plans. They might want to…
Oct 13
Planning for the Future (Without a Crystal Ball)

Planning for the Future (Without a Crystal Ball)

Creating a will, trust, or any type of estate plan has always involved dealing with an uncertain future. Consider that just 20 years ago in 1997, the estate tax had an astonishing 55% rate with only a $600,000 exemption. Back then, tax-driven…
Oct 12
The In-Law Problem

The In-Law Problem

A big concern for many people when they are planning their estates, is that they do not trust the people their children married. They fear that a son or daughter-in-law will waste their children's inheritances. The situation where parents do…

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Maritime Law Blog

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

http://www.maritimelawblog.net/

Oct 16
Girl Dies After Fall from Carnival Cruise Ship at the Port of Miami

Girl Dies After Fall from Carnival Cruise Ship at the Port of Miami

A Girl has died after a fall from a Carnival cruise ship at the Port of Miami. Reports reveal that the 8-year-old girl fell two stories from the interior atrium aboard the Carnival Glory Saturday morning. Shortly after the…
Oct 13
Jury to Resolve Injured Fisherman Jones Act Negligence and Unseaworthiness Claim

Jury to Resolve Injured Fisherman Jones Act Negligence and Unseaworthiness Claim

A Federal court recently found determined that a jury is to resolve an injured fisherman Jones Act negligence and unseaworthiness claims . Facts of the Case This case involves a personal injury sustained by a professional fisherman aboard a…
Oct 4
Injured Cruise Line Seafarer Avoids Arbitration

Injured Cruise Line Seafarer Avoids Arbitration

Arbitration agreements are prevalent in cruise line seafarer contracts today. This practice deprives the injured crewmembers of the fundamental right of a jury and sometimes precludes them of their statutory negligence causes of action…

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Employment Law Business Guide

Addresses employment law issues. By McLane, Graf, Raulerson, & Middleton, PA.

http://www.employmentlawbusinessguide.com

Oct 16
DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

DOJ Changes Course on Transgender Discrimination

Attorney General Jeff Sessions on October 4, 2017 issued a memorandum to all US Attorneys signaling a change in the previously articulated position of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) on transgender employment…
Sep 7
Overtime Rule Update: Trump Administration Drops Its Appeal

Overtime Rule Update: Trump Administration Drops Its Appeal

In a brief court filing on Tuesday, the Trump Administration dropped its appeal of the injunction preventing the Obama Administration’s new overtime rule from going into effect. The new overtime rule, which was supposed to have gone…
Sep 1
Obama-Era Overtime Rule Struck Down by Federal Court

Obama-Era Overtime Rule Struck Down by Federal Court

Yesterday, Judge Amos Mazzant, a federal judge based in Texas, issued an order invalidating the Obama-era overtime rule that would have made more than 4 million additional workers eligible to earn overtime. By way of background, in 2014,…

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Fair Competition Law Blog

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

http://faircompetitionlaw.com

Oct 15
Our Changing Trade Secrets | Noncompete Laws – Update

Our Changing Trade Secrets | Noncompete Laws – Update

For those following noncompete and trade secrets legislative activity around the country, I just updated our Changing Trade Secrets | Noncompete Laws page. (This is a never-ending task with so many states thinking about changing –…
Oct 10
Massachusetts Noncompete Reform: What you need to know – by October 31

Massachusetts Noncompete Reform: What you need to know – by October 31

Almost nine years in the making, Massachusetts is on the cusp of noncompete reform. And, decades in the making (yes, decades, thanks to Steve Chow‘s extraordinary efforts), Massachusetts is also poised to update its trade secrets…
Aug 13
Trade Secrets Laws and the UTSA – A 50 State and Federal Law Survey Chart (updated for Texas)

Trade Secrets Laws and the UTSA – A 50 State and Federal Law Survey Chart (updated for Texas)

This is an update to reflect statutory revisions to Texas’ version of its Uniform Trade Secrets Act statute, which will become effective on September 1. For more on the changes, see Texas Updates Its Uniform Trade Secrets…

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Christopher Earley Blog

Covers Massachusetts motor vehicle accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, slips and falls, dog bites and other accidents.

https://chrisearley.com/blog/

Oct 15
Don’t Sign The Form 105 If You Are Receiving Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefit

Don’t Sign The Form 105 If You Are Receiving Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefit

If you were injured in a workers compensation accident in Massachusetts there are certain things to do, and not to Read More... The post Don’t Sign The Form 105 If You Are Receiving Massachusetts Workers Compensation Benefits…
Oct 12
Massachusetts Dog Bite Law

Massachusetts Dog Bite Law

It is harrowing how many people are injured by dogs each year. These injuries can include scarring, disfigurement, puncture wounds, psychological Read More... The post Massachusetts Dog Bite Law appeared first on Christopher…
Oct 11
Should You Hire An Attorney For a Massachusetts Workers Compensation Case?

Should You Hire An Attorney For a Massachusetts Workers Compensation Case?

Many people injured at work in Massachusetts decide to handle their Massachusetts workers compensation case on their own. With very Read More... The post Should You Hire An Attorney For a Massachusetts Workers Compensation Case?…

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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/

Oct 15
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Reinstates Legal Malpractice Claim of Vessel Owner

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Reinstates Legal Malpractice Claim of Vessel Owner

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has reversed a lower court ruling granting summary judgment to a law firm, saying the firm had failed to use all measures to combat an erroneous ruling by a French court. The firm, Dechart, had…
Oct 5
Massachusetts Attorney Suspended Indefinitely for Criminal Forgery and Misconduct

Massachusetts Attorney Suspended Indefinitely for Criminal Forgery and Misconduct

A Massachusetts attorney has been suspended indefinitely as the result of two claims of misconduct, including falsifying information to the FBI and forging real estate documents. Specifically, in April of 2006 and January of 2007, the…
May 24
ATLANTA-BASED PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM SUES LEGAL COUNSEL, ALSTON & BIRD LLP.

ATLANTA-BASED PRIVATE EQUITY FIRM SUES LEGAL COUNSEL, ALSTON & BIRD LLP.

MSouth Equity Partners, an Atlanta-based private equity investment firm, has sued the legal firm, Alston & Bird LLP (“A&B”), in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta, GA, seeking to reclaim more than $7.6 million paid in…

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Legal Malpractice Lawyer Blog

Covers legal ethics and law practice. By Keith L. Miller, Esq.

http://www.legalmalpracticelawyer.com/

Oct 15
Motion to Dismiss Denied in New York Federal Legal Malpractice Case

Motion to Dismiss Denied in New York Federal Legal Malpractice Case

The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York has recently refused to dismiss a legal malpractice action against a law firm. A client sued his former counsel, Seward & Kissel LLP, for failing to conduct due diligence…
Feb 22
AIRPLANE CRASH VICTIMS SUE ATTORNEY FOR FAILING TO TIMELY FILE CLAIM

AIRPLANE CRASH VICTIMS SUE ATTORNEY FOR FAILING TO TIMELY FILE CLAIM

Three Plaintiffs have filed suit in the Northern District Court of Illinois against an attorney, alleging legal malpractice. They claim that the Defendant failed to timely file their action in connection with an airplane crash. On August 24,…
Feb 22
AIRPLANE CRASH VICTIMS SUE ATTORNEY FOR FAILING TO TIMELY FILE CLAIM

AIRPLANE CRASH VICTIMS SUE ATTORNEY FOR FAILING TO TIMELY FILE CLAIM

Three Plaintiffs have filed suit in the Northern District Court of Illinois against an attorney, alleging legal malpractice. They claim that the Defendant failed to timely file their action in connection with an airplane crash. On August 24,…

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Boston Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostonaccidentlawyerblog.com/

Oct 14
Talc/Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits Gain Traction

Talc/Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits Gain Traction

As many people have read or heard in the past few months, a rapidly growing number of cases have been filed by women who have contracted ovarian, uterine and vaginal cancers that they claim were caused by an ordinary, everyday item found in…
Sep 23
Massachusetts Football/Sports Concussion Injuries: Who’s Liable?

Massachusetts Football/Sports Concussion Injuries: Who’s Liable?

I’m going to weigh in here on the subject of sports and the subject of sports-related brain injuries, specifically chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE.) CTE is caused by repeated and violent blows/impacts to the head, such…
Aug 23
Massachusetts Negligent Security Lawsuit Follows Murder of Two M.D.’s – Part Two of Two

Massachusetts Negligent Security Lawsuit Follows Murder of Two M.D.’s – Part Two of Two

In my previous post on this case, I discussed the tragic murders of Dr. Richard Field and Dr. Lina Bolaños, who were murdered in their multimillion dollar condominium, in the luxury Macallen Building, in South Boston on May 5 2017.…

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Boston Criminal Attorney Blog

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

http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/

Oct 14
Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Stirs Debate

Massachusetts Criminal Justice Reform Stirs Debate

Like an unusually large wave that occasionally hits the shore, every few years there is a swell on Beacon Hill to “reform” something. Back in the 1990’s, get-tough-on-crime advocates successfully passed legislative…
Sep 22
Massachusetts SJC Limits Police Testimony on Sobriety Tests for DUI/Marijuana Case

Massachusetts SJC Limits Police Testimony on Sobriety Tests for DUI/Marijuana Case

Whether and what kind of sobriety tests would be allowed in court to prosecute drivers suspected of operating while under the influence of marijuana, was a question just waiting to be answered from the moment pot was legalized in…
Aug 25
Massachusetts Alcohol Breath Tests Temporarily Suspended In OUI Case

Massachusetts Alcohol Breath Tests Temporarily Suspended In OUI Case

As I’ve said many times, people often ask me how I can defend certain types of clients accused of crimes such as, for example, drunk driving or sex offenses. And I give them the same answer, every time: “Because my…

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Product Liability Lawyer Blog

Covers products liability and medical malpractice. By Law Offices of Jeffrey S. Glassman, LLC.

http://www.productliabilitylawyerblog.com/

Oct 14
Study: DePuy Attune Knee System Has “Unusually High” Early Failure Rate

Study: DePuy Attune Knee System Has “Unusually High” Early Failure Rate

A recent study conducted by nine prominent orthopaedic surgeons and published in The Journal of Knee Surgery revealed the Attune Total Knee Arthroplasty System had an unusually high rate of failure, prompting calls for further research. The…
Oct 8
Hip Replacement Market Booms Despite Boston Injury Case

Hip Replacement Market Booms Despite Boston Injury Case

Defective hip implants are a major and ongoing problem throughout the U.S., yet the demand for the procedure is at an all-time high. A recent analysis of the of the state of the hip replacement market though 2024 by Persistence Market…
Sep 30
Pursuing a Defective Vehicle Lawsuit

Pursuing a Defective Vehicle Lawsuit

There are many reasons a car accident can occur in Boston. Most of the time, the crash occurs as a result of an at-fault driver who was engaged in negligent driving. However, in some cases, including single-vehicle accidents, we are…

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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

Oct 13
Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

Five on Friday – Five Recent Developments that We’ve Been Watching Closely

It’s Friday and time for another overview of developments in the field of business and human rights that we’ve been monitoring. This week’s post includes: a paper from on the proposed draft elements for an international…
Oct 12
Jesner v. Arab Bank – Highlights from the Oral Argument

Jesner v. Arab Bank – Highlights from the Oral Argument

On Wednesday, October 11, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Jesner v. Arab Bank. The case may once and for all determine whether companies are appropriate defendants in cases filed pursuant to the Alien Tort Statute…
Oct 9
New Standards of Conduct for Companies Seeking to Operate with Respect for the Rights of LGBTI People

New Standards of Conduct for Companies Seeking to Operate with Respect for the Rights of LGBTI People

On September 26, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights released new Standards of Conduct intended to support the business community in tackling discrimination against lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex…

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Cape Cod Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers Massachusetts injury law. By The Law Offices of John C. Manoog III.

http://www.capecodinjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Order on $40,000+ Settlement Agreement, Despite Defendants’ Attempts to Avoid Judgment

Massachusetts Appeals Court Affirms Order on $40,000+ Settlement Agreement, Despite Defendants’ Attempts to Avoid Judgment

There are several familiar expressions warning against a premature assumption as to the outcome of an event. “It ain’t over ’til the fat lady sings.” “Don’t count your chickens before they hatch.”…
Oct 3
Reckless/Negligent Homicide While Operating Under the Influence Conviction Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court

Reckless/Negligent Homicide While Operating Under the Influence Conviction Affirmed by Massachusetts Appeals Court

A person who is suspected of operating under the influence (OUI) of drugs or alcohol on Cape Cod will probably be given a breathalyzer test at some point following his or her detention by police. Under Massachusetts law, there is a 15-minute…
Sep 28
Nation’s Highest Court Decides Whether Government’s Failure to Turn Over Evidence Should Result in New Trial in Criminal Case

Nation’s Highest Court Decides Whether Government’s Failure to Turn Over Evidence Should Result in New Trial in Criminal Case

In a Cape Cod criminal case, both the prosecution and the defense have certain obligations to provide the opposing party with evidence that may be used at trial. In particular, the government must provide exculpatory evidence – evidence…

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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/

Oct 13
Book Talk: Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today, Wed., Oct. 25, at noon

Book Talk: Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today, Wed., Oct. 25, at noon

The Harvard Law School Library staff invite you to attend a book talk and discussion in celebration of Fault Lines in the Constitution: The Framers, Their Fights, and the Flaws That Affect Us Today (Peachtree Press, 2017) by author Cynthia…
Oct 10
SPECIAL EVENT! Book Talk: Cass Sunstein on Nudging Government, Mon., Oct. 16, at noon

SPECIAL EVENT! Book Talk: Cass Sunstein on Nudging Government, Mon., Oct. 16, at noon

The Harvard Law School Library staff invite you to attend a book talk titled Nudging Government by Professor Cass R. Sunstein, the Robert Walmsley University Professor at Harvard University. This talk also celebrates Professor…
Oct 10
Join us for Notes and Comment fall edition!

Join us for Notes and Comment fall edition!

On Tuesday, November 7, from 3-5pm, the normally quiet* tables of the HLS Library Reading Room will become collaboration zones for student-faculty interaction on scholarly topics during Notes and Comment: An Event for Students and Faculty to…

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Boston Employment Lawyer Blog

Covers employment law. By Altman & Altman.

https://www.bostonemploymentlawyerblog.net/

Oct 13
Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Are You A Victim Of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace?

Film producer Harvey Weinstein was fired from the company he co-founded, the Weinstein Company, following accusations of sexual harassment by at least 30 women. Among them are several well-known actresses including Angelina Jolie, Gwyneth…
Oct 13
Gender Bias in the Workplace

Gender Bias in the Workplace

Despite the significant advancements and legal protections of recent years, gender discrimination is still a major problem in the workplace. Laws such as Title VII and the Equal Pay Act of 1963 were enacted to prevent gender bias, but issues…
Sep 28
Was I Wrongfully Terminated From My Job?

Was I Wrongfully Terminated From My Job?

If you hate your job and decide to stop showing up for work, chances are you’ll get fired. And you aren’t likely to be surprised by that termination. But what if your termination is unjust? Sometimes a worker is terminated for the…

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Boston Lawyer Blog

Covers litigation, criminal and employment law. By Zalkind Duncan & Bernstein LLP.

http://www.bostonlawyerblog.com/

Oct 13
Doe v. University of Cincinnati: The Sixth Circuit Weighs in on Title IX and Due Proce

Doe v. University of Cincinnati: The Sixth Circuit Weighs in on Title IX and Due Proce

The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided Doe v. University of Cincinnati, upholding a preliminary injunction preventing the University of Cincinnati from suspending a student it found responsible for sexual assault. The decision is…
Oct 5
Beyond Sports and Sex Part 1: Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title IX

Beyond Sports and Sex Part 1: Employment Discrimination Claims Under Title IX

In this series, I look at some of the protections afforded by Title IX that have received less attention in the media and political arena than Title IX’s applications to equity in athletics and campus sexual assault. The common…
Sep 27
Monica Shah to speak at the Women’s Bar Association panel on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault on October 19, 2017

Monica Shah to speak at the Women’s Bar Association panel on Title IX and Campus Sexual Assault on October 19, 2017

The WBA panel on Campus Sexual Assault will bring university administrators and legal professional together to provide their perspectives on issues related to campus response to sexual assault and harassment. These matters have recently…

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Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Naumes Law Group.

http://www.injurylawyer.pro/

Oct 13
Fourth Hip Replacement Device Bellwether Trial Against Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Underway

Fourth Hip Replacement Device Bellwether Trial Against Johnson & Johnson, DePuy Underway

Recently, in the Northern District of Texas, the fourth bellwether trial focused on allegedly defective metal on metal hip replacement devices began. This bellwether trial is concentrated on the DePuy Orthopedics’ Pinnacle Hip…
Sep 15
Judge Clears Engineer of all Criminal Charges Stemming from Philadelphia Derailment that Killed Eight and Injured Hundred

Judge Clears Engineer of all Criminal Charges Stemming from Philadelphia Derailment that Killed Eight and Injured Hundred

On September 12th, Philadelphia Municipal Court Judge Thomas Gehret dismissed the criminal charges brought against Brian Bostian in regards to the 2015 Philadelphia train derailment. Bostian, 34, was the engineer of the Philadelphia train…
Sep 11
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Woman Over $57 Million in Latest Mesh Lawsuit

Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay Woman Over $57 Million in Latest Mesh Lawsuit

Last week, the subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon was order to pay Ella Ebaugh an amount that totaled $57.1 million of damages due to receiving defective pelvic mesh implants. As a result of the defective implants Ebaugh claimed…

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Defense Litigation Insider

Covers complex litigation issues. By Cooley Manion Jones.

http://www.defenselitigationinsider.com

Oct 13
Conducting Business in Illinois May Be Insufficient to Establish Personal Jurisdiction

Conducting Business in Illinois May Be Insufficient to Establish Personal Jurisdiction

Katherine E. Vogelhuber According to the Supreme Court of Illinois, merely conducting business within that state is insufficient to satisfy the standards for personal jurisdiction established by the U.S. Supreme Court in Daimler AG v. Bauman,…
Oct 12
The Third Circuit Strips Some of the Protections of the “Bare-Metal Defense”

The Third Circuit Strips Some of the Protections of the “Bare-Metal Defense”

Cory D. Lapin Imagine this scenario: Company X manufactures a “bare-metal” product. After the product is sold, the buyer adds defective asbestos-containing insulation manufactured by Company Y to the product, which is sold…
Oct 6
Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation Coverage

Medical Marijuana and Workers’ Compensation Coverage

Michael D. Resnick This article is Part Four of our Medical Marijuana and the Workplace: Recent Decisions from New England Courts Provide Significant Protections to Medical Marijuana Patient Employees Five-Part Series. See Parts…

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Rhode Island Accident Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Tapalian Law.

https://www.tapinjury.com/news/

Oct 13
Distracted Driving Worsens with New Auto Technology, Reports AAA

Distracted Driving Worsens with New Auto Technology, Reports AAA

In our tech-savvy society, we constantly want faster and better technology. Automakers scramble to keep up with continually updated tech demands by cramming more intricate technology options into our vehicles. Cars used to have only a small…
Oct 12
USDOT Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data

USDOT Releases 2016 Fatal Traffic Crash Data

On October 6th, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) released fatal crash data for 2016. NHTSA data reports a 5.6% rise in traffic fatalities from 2015. Collected from all 50…
Oct 5
Warwick Drivers Tested by Undercover Pedestrian

Warwick Drivers Tested by Undercover Pedestrian

Warwick police put drivers to the test last week when they conducted an undercover assessment to see if drivers complied with Rhode Island state law that requires them to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Financed in part by a Rhode…

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Murphy's Law Blog

Covers elder law, estate planning and probate. By Noreen Murphy.

http://www.noreenmurphylaw.com/blog/

Oct 13
Social Security Recipients Get 2% Increase in 2018

Social Security Recipients Get 2% Increase in 2018

The 66 million+ individuals receiving Social Security benefits will receive a 2 percent increase in their payments in 2018. More than 61 million Social Security beneficiaries will receive higher payments in January of 2018, and 8 million SSI…
Oct 11
Women in Retirement: Should Women Need to Think About Staying in The Workforce Longer?

Women in Retirement: Should Women Need to Think About Staying in The Workforce Longer?

It is already a well-established fact that women tend to live longer than men and this has important ramifications from the perspective of planning for a successful future and a long and healthy retirement. New studies show that women can…
Oct 4
New Study Shows That Having Children Financially Challenging for Retiree

New Study Shows That Having Children Financially Challenging for Retiree

Parents may have numerous challenges as they shift into senior citizen years. However, a new study by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, determined that children can be a detriment to saving enough for retirement. Children…

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Massachusetts Estate Planning,…

Massachusetts Estate Planning, Probate & Elder Law

Features a blend of common sense info for clients and family caregivers and in-depth probate, tax and Medicaid analysis for lawyers & CPAs. By Brian E. Barreira.

http://elderlaw.info/

Oct 13
When Can the Trustee of a Revocable Trust in Massachusetts Make Distributions to the Beneficiaries without Incurring Personal Liability to the Deceased Settlor’s Creditors?

When Can the Trustee of a Revocable Trust in Massachusetts Make Distributions to the Beneficiaries without Incurring Personal Liability to the Deceased Settlor’s Creditors?

An impatient trust beneficiary is one of my cases began demanding distributions from the decedent’s revocable trust within a month of the settlor’s death. The Trustee has no problem making the earliest possible distributions, as…
Oct 4
Must Both Spouses Always Cooperate When There Is a MassHealth Application for One of Them?

Must Both Spouses Always Cooperate When There Is a MassHealth Application for One of Them?

Under Massachusetts law, it is clear that spouses are financially responsible for each other’s necessaries, which would include nursing home care. Under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 209, Section 1, “both spouses shall…
Sep 27
In Daley v. Sudders, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Rules That a Home May Be Effectively Deeded to an Irrevocable Trust under Federal Medicaid Law

In Daley v. Sudders, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts Rules That a Home May Be Effectively Deeded to an Irrevocable Trust under Federal Medicaid Law

On May 30, 2017, the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts (“SJC”) issued its opinion in the case of Mary E. Daley v. Secretary of the Executive Office of Health and Human Services, 477 Mass. 188 (2017). We filed a…

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Boston Injury Lawyer Blog

Discusses boating, car, motorcycle, and pedestrian accidents. By Altman& Altman.

http://www.bostoninjurylawyerblog.com/

Oct 12
Is Your Child’s Car Seat Prepared for a Crash?

Is Your Child’s Car Seat Prepared for a Crash?

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), children’s car seats are commonly installed incorrectly. More often than not, actually. Thanks to research and advancements in technology, car seats get safer…
Oct 11
Who is Liable for Playground Accidents?

Who is Liable for Playground Accidents?

Now that school is back in full swing, there are millions of children playing on playgrounds every day. Playgrounds provide kids with an opportunity to have fun, unwind, and engage in creative play. But when playground equipment is not…
Oct 4
$3 Million Award in Delaware Birth Injury Case

$3 Million Award in Delaware Birth Injury Case

In 2014, Monica Broughton filed a lawsuit against the doctor who delivered her son six years earlier. Amari Broughton-Fleming, now nine years old, suffered nerve damage during birth. During his delivery – which was induced –…

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MBBP's Good Company

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

http://blogmbbp.wordpress.com

Oct 12
Amanda Schreyer Speaking on Social Influencers Panel for the Copyright Society of the USA

Amanda Schreyer Speaking on Social Influencers Panel for the Copyright Society of the USA

Curious about who social influencers are and how they develop their careers and business relationships with brands and services? Don’t miss MBBP intellectual property attorney Amanda Schreyer on the Copyright Society of the USA’s…
Oct 11
Behind the Curtain: An inside look into the operations of VC firms – MBBP Venture Capital Event, November 7

Behind the Curtain: An inside look into the operations of VC firms – MBBP Venture Capital Event, November 7

Our venture capital event, Behind the Curtain: an inside look into the operations of VC firms, will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 4:30-6pm at the Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC). Moderated by corporate attorney Mike…
Oct 3
American Cancer Society Awards David Sabatini of Whitehead Institute with Five-Year Renewable Research Professorship

American Cancer Society Awards David Sabatini of Whitehead Institute with Five-Year Renewable Research Professorship

David Sabatini, MD, PhD, of MBBP client Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, was awarded the prestigious five-year renewable American Cancer Society Research Professorship. The award is part of a larger approval of funding for 78…

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Mesothelioma Lawyers Blog

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

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

Oct 12
$6.8M Jury Verdict in Boston Area Mesothelioma Case

$6.8M Jury Verdict in Boston Area Mesothelioma Case

In the span of two weeks, two juries in Massachusetts have rendered multi-million dollar verdicts in favor of plaintiffs in mesothelioma lawsuits. According to a recent news article form EHS Today, in the second of the two cases, the…
Sep 29
Damages for Boston Asbestos Exposure Violation

Damages for Boston Asbestos Exposure Violation

In the summer 2017, the news headlines were filed with information about what has become known as the Marco Polo fire. The fire occurred in Hawaii in the 36-story Marco Polo condominium on the Big Island. When the blaze erupted, …
Sep 20
Boston Area Demolition Causes Asbestos Scare

Boston Area Demolition Causes Asbestos Scare

According to a recent news article from CBS Boston, a construction crew in Wilmington were tearing down a home that was filled with asbestos. Authorities allege there were no abatement permits or proper protocol being followed and…

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Massachusetts Workers'…

Massachusetts Workers' Compensation Lawyer Blog

Covers insurance, injury and accident law and workers' compensation. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP Attorneys at Law.

http://massachusettsworkerscompensationlawyer-blog.com

Oct 12
Massachusetts Board Reverses Order Upon Finding that Impartial Medical Expert Testimony was Contradictory in Nature

Massachusetts Board Reverses Order Upon Finding that Impartial Medical Expert Testimony was Contradictory in Nature

Since workers’ compensation claims involve medical conditions and injuries, the consideration of testimony from treating physicians plays a pivotal role in determining whether an employee is entitled to workers’ compensation…
Oct 5
Massachusetts Board Upholds Finding of Total Incapacitation for Employee Injured While Operating a Snow Plow

Massachusetts Board Upholds Finding of Total Incapacitation for Employee Injured While Operating a Snow Plow

One of the most common issues that we come across as Massachusetts workers’ compensation attorneys is claims involving injured workers who have pre-existing conditions. Depending on the nature of your existing injury and your…
Sep 28
Massachusetts Board Holds Employee Suffering from Pre-Existing Medical Condition Not Entitled to Benefits Because No “Repetitive Activity” That Exacerbated the Condition

Massachusetts Board Holds Employee Suffering from Pre-Existing Medical Condition Not Entitled to Benefits Because No “Repetitive Activity” That Exacerbated the Condition

In a decision involving a claim for Massachusetts workers’ compensation benefits brought by an employee who suffered from a pre-existing medical condition, the Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents, Reviewing Board affirmed…

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Boston Car Accident Attorney News

Covers injury and accident law. By Michael O. Smith.

https://www.bostoncaraccidentattorneynews.com/

Oct 12
Insurance Carrier’s Request for Arbitration Granted in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Claim

Insurance Carrier’s Request for Arbitration Granted in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Claim

If two vehicles get into a Massachusetts car accident, and one driver is at fault, generally speaking, the faultless driver would file an insurance claim with the at-fault driver’s car insurance carrier. This scenario is quite common;…
Sep 27
Crashes in Boston Involving Municipal Vehicles Center on Tort Claims Act

Crashes in Boston Involving Municipal Vehicles Center on Tort Claims Act

Individuals hurt in a Boston car accident may find that the at-fault party is a government employee or operating a vehicle owned by the municipal government. When the driver of a government-owned vehicle causes a collision, the legal…
Sep 13
Boston Slow Streets Program and Vision Zero Intends to Reduce Incidence of Vehicle Collisions and Fatalitie

Boston Slow Streets Program and Vision Zero Intends to Reduce Incidence of Vehicle Collisions and Fatalitie

Recently, a Boston Globe article made clear that the city’s “Slow Streets” program will affect select neighborhoods with the effort of eliminating serious Boston car accidents. The neighborhoods selected to participate in…

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Boston Criminal Lawyer Blog

Covers topics such as felonies, violent crime, assault and battery, drug offenses, as well as wrongful convictions. By Altman & Altman.

http://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/

Oct 12
MA Man Among 10 People Arrested in Death of LSU Fraternity Pledge

MA Man Among 10 People Arrested in Death of LSU Fraternity Pledge

On September 14, an 18-year-old college student from Roswell, Georgia was killed during a hazing incident at Louisiana State University. Maxwell Gruver died of complications related to acute alcohol intoxication while trying to join Phi Delta…
Oct 10
Can I Appeal a Criminal Conviction?

Can I Appeal a Criminal Conviction?

A criminal conviction in Massachusetts doesn’t necessarily mean the end of a case. If you feel that you’ve been wrongfully convicted of a crime, you may have a few more options. Depending on the circumstances surrounding your…
Oct 10
Despite New Evidence, “Making a Murderer’s” Stephen Avery Denied a New Trial

Despite New Evidence, “Making a Murderer’s” Stephen Avery Denied a New Trial

Steven Avery, subject of the popular Netflix show “Making a Murderer,” was denied a new trial by a Wisconsin judge last week. Avery maintains his innocence in the 2005 murder of 25-year-old photographer Teresa Halbach. Despite the…

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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/

Oct 11
How Lawyers Can Improve Client Communication for Result

How Lawyers Can Improve Client Communication for Result

Improving client communication improves every aspect of your law practice. Find out how to proactively manage client communication at each step throughout the client experience. Sometimes lawyers communicate to be persuasive. Sometimes…
Sep 28
How to Delegate Effectively in Your Law Practice [Webinar]

How to Delegate Effectively in Your Law Practice [Webinar]

Our next edition of Webinars for Busy Lawyers will give you the best practices of champion delegators – in 30 minutes or less. You’re a lawyer, but you’re only one human. There are hard limits on how much you can accomplish,…
Sep 21
How Lawyers Can Be More Productive with Office 365

How Lawyers Can Be More Productive with Office 365

Find out what features and tools in MS Office 365 will help lawyers the most! Microsoft Office 365 offers too many features to keep up with, from built-in tools to apps and add-ins. While you were busy practicing law, our friends at Attorney…

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Boston Personal Injury Attorneys…

Boston Personal Injury Attorneys Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Mitcheson & Lee LLP.

https://www.bostonpersonalinjuryattorneysblog.com/

Oct 11
Did you sign a liability waiver when you signed up for a gym membership?

Did you sign a liability waiver when you signed up for a gym membership?

If you have ever signed up for a gym or health club, chances are you also signed a liability waiver, waiving your ability to later bring a claim against the facility if you got hurt due to the facility’s negligence. According to WFAA…
Oct 10
Personal Injury and Sovereign Immunity

Personal Injury and Sovereign Immunity

You might find yourself facing an uphill battle against the government when trying to recover compensation due to the negligent act of a public employee. Many states have laws that limit the amount an injured person can recover and even…
Sep 21
What to do after a Car Crash

What to do after a Car Crash

If you’ve been in a car crash, stay calm do not leave the scene of the crash until it is appropriate to do so, and you have had time to assess the situation. In a crash where someone has been injured or killed, you may face criminal…

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Massachusetts Social Security…

Massachusetts Social Security Disability Lawyers Blog

Comments on Massachusetts social security disability law. By Jeffrey S. Glassman

http://www.massachusettssocialsecuritydisabilitylawyersblog.com/

Oct 10
Surviving the Social Security Disability Applications Proce

Surviving the Social Security Disability Applications Proce

Many people are familiar with the red tape often associated with local, state and especially the federal government agencies. For instance, going to the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) in Boston can take a long time and it can be an…
Sep 28
The Benefits of Having A Lawyer for a Boston SSDI Case

The Benefits of Having A Lawyer for a Boston SSDI Case

When a claimant is disable and applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, they will typically submit an application, which will be denied. The vast majority of all applications are denied. At this point the…
Sep 18
SSDI Wait Times in Boston

SSDI Wait Times in Boston

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is often a long process. According to a recent news article from the Memphis Daily News, the backlog of disability benefits cases is now up to 1 million. The waiting time…

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Massachusetts Injury Lawyer Blog

Covers injury and accident law. By Neumann Law Group.

http://www.massachusettsinjurylawyerblog.net/

Oct 10
Massachusetts Appeals Court Rejects Indemnification for Subcontractors Following Construction Accident

Massachusetts Appeals Court Rejects Indemnification for Subcontractors Following Construction Accident

A defendant and a third-party plaintiff, C M & B, Inc. (CMB), a general contractor, appealed from a judgment dismissing its indemnification and related claims against its subcontractors Ferreira Concrete Forms, Inc. (Ferreira), and…
Oct 10
Family of Former Patriots Player Sues NFL for $20 Million After Tests Reveal Severe CTE

Family of Former Patriots Player Sues NFL for $20 Million After Tests Reveal Severe CTE

A $20 million federal lawsuit has been filed against the NFL and the New England Patriots on behalf of the former fiancee and daughter of Aaron Hernandez, who committed suicide this year while serving a murder conviction. The lawsuit was…
Oct 3
State Supreme Court Holds Firefighter’s Rule Should Not Extend Beyond Premises Liability

State Supreme Court Holds Firefighter’s Rule Should Not Extend Beyond Premises Liability

A plaintiff, while working as a police officer, responded to a call at the home of the defendant. The call indicated that the defendant had locked himself inside the house and was threatening to hurt himself. After arriving at the home and…

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Boston Car Accident Lawyer Blog

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

http://www.bostoncaraccidentlawyerblog.com/

Oct 10
The Dangers of Using Social Media While Behind the Wheel

The Dangers of Using Social Media While Behind the Wheel

It should be obvious, shouldn’t it? Using Facebook or Instagram while driving is a bad idea. But knowing what’s right and doing what’s right are two entirely different things. Unfortunately, statistics show that although we…
Sep 25
Why Are There So Many MBTA Accidents?

Why Are There So Many MBTA Accidents?

Every day thousands of people in and around the Boston metro area rely on the Massachusetts Bay Transit Association (MBTA) for transportation. MBTA provides several public transportation options, including busses, ferries, commuter rail, and…
Sep 25
Lyft/Uber crash claims in Boston

Lyft/Uber crash claims in Boston

Ride sharing apps like Lyft and Uber have taken cities by storm. Being able to herald a ride from anywhere at any time is not only incredibly convenient (not having to rely solely on the T is certainly a positive), it also makes the streets…

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Drug Injury Lawyers Blog

By Altman & Altman.

http://www.druginjurylawyersblog.com/

Oct 10
MA Xarelto Lawsuit Update

MA Xarelto Lawsuit Update

Xarelto is an anticoagulant (blood thinner) used to treat certain medical conditions, such as atrial fibrillation, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. Although this drug and others in its class are quite effective, they carry the risk of…
Oct 6
Invokana Lawsuit Update

Invokana Lawsuit Update

Invokana is a prescription medication used to control blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes. The drug works with the kidneys to eliminate excess blood sugar through the passing of urine. Although effective at reducing glucose…
Sep 22
Schizophrenia Drug Recalled for Dangerous Defect

Schizophrenia Drug Recalled for Dangerous Defect

In May 2017, Teva Pharmaceuticals initiated a recall of its schizophrenia drug, Paliperidone. According to a report released by the pharmaceutical company, the drug may not be dissolving properly, which could lead to less-than-sufficient…

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Bike Accident Lawyers Blog

Covers injury and accident law with a focus on bicycle accidents. By Jeffrey S. Glassman.

http://www.bikeaccidentlawyersblog.com/

Oct 9
Comparative Negligence in Boston Bike Crashe

Comparative Negligence in Boston Bike Crashe

When a person gets on a bike and hits the streets, they are getting exercise, reducing their carbon footprint and engaging in an activity that is becoming very popular in the greater Boston area and across the nation. While that is the…
Sep 27
Promoting Bike Safety to Avoid Boston Bike Crashe

Promoting Bike Safety to Avoid Boston Bike Crashe

Our Boston bicycle accident lawyers are not just attorneys – we are avid riders ourselves. We are committed to advocacy that makes Boston streets safer for cyclists, and have been on the forefront of some of the state’s most…
Sep 18
Comparative Negligence in Boston Bike Crashe

Comparative Negligence in Boston Bike Crashe

Comparative negligence in bicycle accidents involves a rider who is partially to blame for the cause of a collision. In Massachusetts, comparative negligence is not necessarily a bar to recovery, but it may limit the amount of damages one can…

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Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer…

Massachusetts Real Estate Lawyer Blog

Covers construction, foreclosure, real estate and property law. By Pulgini & Norton, LLP Attorneys at Law.

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

Oct 9
Massachusetts Property Owner Petitions to Register Title to Salt Meadow Based on 1886 Deed

Massachusetts Property Owner Petitions to Register Title to Salt Meadow Based on 1886 Deed

Property descriptions contained in deeds that were written a century ago can be difficult to interpret, and this may eventually lead to title disputes. In a September 27, 2017 Massachusetts real estate case, a plaintiff filed a…
Oct 2
Massachusetts Residents Succeed in Lawsuit to Prevent Construction on Park Land Used as a Playground

Massachusetts Residents Succeed in Lawsuit to Prevent Construction on Park Land Used as a Playground

Land used by many members of the community, such as parks and other recreational public property, is subject to zoning regulations and other laws that may apply. In an October 2, 2017 Massachusetts real estate case, the Supreme Judicial…
Sep 25
Passageway Rights of Neighboring Property Owners Defined by Appeals Court of Massachusett

Passageway Rights of Neighboring Property Owners Defined by Appeals Court of Massachusett

Sharing an alleyway with other property owners can be frustrating, especially when their right to use the alley is in question. In a September 19, 2017 Massachusetts real estate case, the appeals court considered the nature and…

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Wynn & Wynn Blog

Covers injury and workers' compensation law.

http://www.wynnandwynn.com/our-blog/

Oct 8
Attorney Michael J. Princi will be honored as a distinguished attorney

Attorney Michael J. Princi will be honored as a distinguished attorney

On Saturday, October 14th, 2017 at the Red Mass Annual Celebration Attorney Michael J. Princi of Wynn and Wynn P.C. will be honored as a distinguished attorney. We would like to congratulate Mr. Princi on receiving this prestigious award. Mr.…
Aug 28
WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY ABOUT MY LEGAL ISSUE?

WHEN IS THE RIGHT TIME TO CONSULT AN ATTORNEY ABOUT MY LEGAL ISSUE?

By: Attorney Kevin J. O’Malley| Partner I. Introduction Each of us, over the course of our lives, will encounter situations where legal advice is required. Whether it is an automobile accident, an injury at work, employment issues,…
Aug 7
HOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS AFTER BEING INJURED

HOW TO APPLY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS AFTER BEING INJURED

By: Cara M. Kuzmiski | Law Clerk Have you been hurt and can’t return to work as a result of your injuries? Are you, or have you been involved in a workers compensation or personal injury case due to these injuries? If so, you may…

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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/

Oct 8
Proving Impairment in Boston Drugged Driving Accident Injury Claim

Proving Impairment in Boston Drugged Driving Accident Injury Claim

With marijuana being legal in Massachusetts, there have been an uptick of crashes caused by drivers under the influence of the drug. While we often talk about the dangers of drunk driving, drugged driving, can and often does result in serious…
Sep 30
Negligence in Boston Drunk Driving Crash Case

Negligence in Boston Drunk Driving Crash Case

According to a recent news article from the Boston Globe, a New York City bus driver was involved in serious bus accident when he allegedly crashed into another bus. He was killed, as were two others. Authorities have said this driver…
Sep 22
Boston Drunk Driving Crashes are Not Accident

Boston Drunk Driving Crashes are Not Accident

When people talk about drunk driving crashes in Boston, they often call them drunk driving accidents. While it is okay to use this term, as discussed in a recent article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, these are generally…

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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/

Oct 6
Jury Selection in Personal Injury Cases in Boston

Jury Selection in Personal Injury Cases in Boston

Jury selection can be very crucial element in Boston slip-and-fall accident litigation. The best injury attorneys know the extensive research that goes into this process, and how to be most effective to maximize the potential for success in…
Sep 24
Boston Personal Injury Risk During Recreational Activitie

Boston Personal Injury Risk During Recreational Activitie

There are many fun and exciting things to do in Boston throughout the year, but in some cases, engaging in these activities could result in serious personal injury. As we head into the fall, there will be people doing all kinds of outdoor…
Sep 19
Ski Area Accidents in Massachusett

Ski Area Accidents in Massachusett

With the winter months approaching, many in New England including Massachusetts will head to the slopes for a day or weekend ski trip. While this can be a lot of fun, it can also result in serious personal injury or even death. …

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Mass Appeals Blog

Covers appellate issues affecting practice in Massachusetts and important appellate cases. By Cross Nadel LLC.

http://www.crossnadel.com/mass-appeals-blog

Oct 6
Just Add Water: Dissolving a Deadlocked Corporation in Massachusetts.

Just Add Water: Dissolving a Deadlocked Corporation in Massachusetts.

The Supreme Judicial Court in its recent decision in Koshy v. Sachdev (SJC-1222) issued its first interpretation of the Massachusetts G.L. c. 156D, section 14.30, the Massachusetts corporate dissolution statute, and held that a 50%…
Sep 27
Back to School Roundup: the SJC and Appeals Court are back in full swing in September

Back to School Roundup: the SJC and Appeals Court are back in full swing in September

Just as the leaves start to turn and we are all busy sending our kids back to school, September session in the Appeals Court and the Supreme Judicial Court were upon us.
May 23
A SLAPP is a SLAPP unless it is not a SLAPP: The SJC Changes The Duracraft Two-Pronged Anti-SLAPP Analysi

A SLAPP is a SLAPP unless it is not a SLAPP: The SJC Changes The Duracraft Two-Pronged Anti-SLAPP Analysi

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued two anti-SLAPP decisions today and significantly changed ("augmented") the two-pronged anti-SLAPP analysis it adopted in 1998 in Duracraft Corp. v. Holmes Prods. Corp. Before today, it was…

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JoelHSchwartz Law Firm Blog

Covers personal injury law in Boston.

http://www.joelhschwartz.com/blog/

Oct 5
Head-On Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

Head-On Crash Leaves One Dead, Three Injured

A recent crash in the Saxonville section of Framingham caused the death of one driver and sent all the occupants of a second vehicle to the hospital. The crash, which took place early on the evening of September 21, shut down Water Street for…
Sep 21
Ford Explorer CO Probe Digging Deeper

Ford Explorer CO Probe Digging Deeper

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recently announced that it will be taking a more thorough look at Ford Explorer SUVs to determine whether there’s a defect or design flaw that’s putting vehicle occupants…
Sep 1
Labor Day Marks End of ‘100 Deadliest Days’

Labor Day Marks End of ‘100 Deadliest Days’

This holiday weekend marks the end of a dangerous period for teen drivers. According to AAA, Memorial Day in May and Labor Day in September bookend the highest-risk time all year for crashes involving teen drivers. These 100 days are nothing…

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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/

Oct 5
Charged With The Crime of Mayhem? Get a Lawyer

Charged With The Crime of Mayhem? Get a Lawyer

The Crime of Mayhem It is not uncommon when a fight breaks out at a bar or some other public place for the fight participants to do whatever it takes to win. The fighters might punch one another, slap each other, kick, or hurl objects at the…
Sep 6
The Crime of Threatening to Commit a Crime in Massachusett

The Crime of Threatening to Commit a Crime in Massachusett

Threatening to Commit a Crime Most people do not realize that threatening to commit a crime in Massachusetts is actually a crime itself. Someone who makes a threat against someone or property can be charged with a crime under M.G.L.…
Sep 2
What is Criminal Charge Stacking?

What is Criminal Charge Stacking?

Criminal Charge Stacking Sometimes when law enforcement officers makes an arrest, they charge as many crimes as they can at once. Police have the right to use their discretion when asserting criminal charges, and they sometimes err on the…

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