Paid Family and Medical Leave in Massachusetts
Over the past few years, numerous states have passed laws providing for paid family and medical leave. Because the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) provides for only unpaid...
Massachusetts Laws on Adult Use of Marijuana
Nearly three years ago, on November 8, 2016, Massachusetts voters approved the historic ballot initiative that put an end to marijuana prohibition for adults 21 and older. On December 15,...
What to Do After a Car Accident in Massachusetts
A car accident is everyone’s worst nightmare––wrecked automobiles and mangled lives. More than 4,500 people in Massachusetts are seriously injured or killed in car accidents every year. A car accident...
Probate in Massachusetts: Why Does It Take So Long in Some Cases?
Probate, which is the legal process for distributing the deceased’s property after his or her death, has a reputation in Massachusetts for its long duration. But is this always the...
Contract Disputes in Business Litigation Massachusetts
A contract does not have to be in writing. A contract simply exists after a verbal offer was communicated and accepted. But, because of this ambiguity, it is not uncommon...
When To Hire A Brain Injury Lawyer
Have you or a loved one suffered a serious brain injury after a motor vehicle accident, a fall, a medical error, or some other traumatic event? If so, you may...
Four Approaches to Navigating a Divorce in Massachusetts
When you are contemplating divorce, there is a lot that you need to consider. After your divorce, your life will be different in many ways. And just thinking about all...
Probate in Massachusetts – When Should You Probate an Estate?
Losing a loved is a traumatizing and life-changing event. Not only should you deal with unbearable grief and sadness, but also handle the legal aspects pertaining to transferring property and...
Massachusetts Premises Liability Law: How to Recover Damages and Prove Fault?
Slip and fall accidents and other similar incidents are so common in Massachusetts that many victims – often incorrectly – end up blaming themselves for what happened, when, in reality,...
Share of Property in A Divorce in Massachusetts
“What share of marital property does my spouse have?” is the question on everyone’s mind when getting divorced in Massachusetts or elsewhere in the United States. Sadly, married couples usually...
The 10 Most Common Wage and Hour Issues for Employees in Massachusetts
Wage and hour issues in Massachusetts are governed by the rules and regulations set forth by state law and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The FLSA governs employment...
Divorce In Massachusetts: Learn How Property is Divided
A divorce is the legal dissolution of the union between two people whose assets and liabilities were bound together through marriage. So, when you get divorced, one of the many...
Choosing an Experienced Massachusetts Construction Lawyer
Are you tired of not being paid for the work you do on construction projects? Are you involved in a defect claim or worried about being sued? Are you fed...
What is Business Litigation?
Litigation is the formal process by which a lawsuit is filed so that a judge or jury can resolve a legal issue. Litigation can involve a wide range of matters....
The decision to divorce doesn’t happen overnight
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Tuesday, May 14, 2019. Like other couples across the country, those getting married here in Massachusetts never expect the relationship will...
How does arbitration work in a construction law dispute?
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci on Wednesday, February 20, 2019. Many contracts include provisions regarding how to deal with disputes. Construction law is no...
News And Thoughts On The Law In And Around Boston
The importance of online reviews in hiring a construction company On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Construction Law on Wednesday, May 8, 2019....
Baggage from before the marriage can lead to divorce
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Friday, April 26, 2019. Everyone had a life prior to marriage. During that time, some people, including many here in Massachusetts,...
Understanding how the court would decide child custody
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucci posted in Child Custody on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. When Massachusetts residents decide to divorce, one of their primary...
Separate your digital lives during, if not before, a divorce
On behalf of Richard Mucci of Law Offices of Richard Mucciposted in Divorce on Monday, April 22, 2019. Most married couples, whether here in Massachusetts or elsewhere, tend not to keep certain information private. One...
