Insurance Coverage for Damage Caused by Trees in Massachusetts
Trees can add to the charm of a property. They can provide shade, add to the property’s value, and can provide nuts or fruit in season or a place for...
Are You Aware of Changes to Massachusetts Paid Family and Medical Leave?
Last year, the Massachusetts government made changes to its Paid Family and Medical Leave (PMFL) program. You should have been advised of these changes by your employer, but if you...
Massachusetts Wage Garnishment Laws
Wage garnishment is the withholding of an amount of money from a debtor’s paycheck. The garnishing is done by the employer and the agreed amount is paid directly by the...
What If My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers?
Divorces are easier and cheaper if both spouses cooperate and work out a sensible and workable settlement agreement together. Unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Every marriage is unique and the...
What is the Cooling off Period in a Massachusetts Divorce?
The cooling off period, also called the waiting period, or “nisi” period, is the time between the date a judge or court has agreed that you can have a divorce...
Massachusetts Lemon Laws
Massachusetts, like other U.S. states, has its own specific Lemon Laws that give purchasers of defective cars certain legal rights as consumers. Calling a defective car a “lemon” is something...
Auto Insurance in Massachusetts and the No-Fault Law
You are more likely to have an auto accident in Massachusetts than any other type of accident. Whether you, or someone else, were at fault the reality is that auto...
What are the Bills That Might Become Law in Massachusetts in 2024?
2024 is the second and final year of the current two year legislative session. Several bills that have either gone through their first readings or have yet to be heard...
Changes to Massachusetts Landlord-Tenant Laws during 2023
The Massachusetts Attorney General’s office (AGO) earlier this year released its annual report on consumer complaints. For the first time, the report had more complaints concerning rental housing in the...
Could a 4 Day Working Week ‘Work’ in Massachusetts?
Momentum is building in support of a 4 day working week pilot program in Massachusetts. If a bill that will be debated in the state legislature (Bill H.3849) is passed,...