The Difference Between a Mandate and a Law in Massachusetts
In an emergency, decisions usually have to be made in a hurry. There may be no time to plan what to do and how to do it. If the emergency...
Uninsured Drivers in Massachusetts
As the summer heats up and COVID restrictions lift, people are hitting the road for the first in over a year. More drivers on the road, unfortunately, results in more...
Four Unique Massachusetts Laws You Should Know About
Every state in the Union has its own laws which distinguish the state from other states and from federal laws. Only if there is a substantial conflict with federal legislation...
Who Needs a Criminal Background Check in Massachusetts?
If you have applied for a job in Massachusetts, don’t be surprised if you are told that your application will be subject to a criminal background check. In fact, job...
The COVID-19 State of Emergency and Its Legal Implications for Citizens of Massachusetts
The COVID-19 virus is affecting every facet of society. Though the long-term legal implications are still unclear, this article explores some of the legal issues that residents of Massachusetts are...
Reduce Bicycle Accidents: What Are MA State Bike Rules?
Reduce Bicycle Accidents: What Are Massachusetts State Bike Rules? More and more people are hitting the road on a bicycle for both health and to lower their carbon footprint. Massachusetts...
Massachusetts Introduces New Laws on Vaping Products For 2020
Massachusetts Introduces New Laws on Vaping Products For 2020 There has been some controversy recently about the safety of vaping products, also referred to as e-cigarettes. Many people have resorted...
How Hands-Free Driving Enforcement Will Affect Massachusetts’ Residents
How Hands-Free Driving Enforcement Will Affect Massachusetts’ Residents On November 25th 2019 in Boston, Governor Charlie Baker signed improved legislation in relation to the use of electronic devices while driving....
The Principles of Police Interrogations in Massachusetts: Everything You Need to Know
If you have never been interrogated by the police, your only knowledge of police interrogations probably comes from TV shows and films about detectives. But are these police interrogation scenes...
7 Reasons Why DUI Defendants Should Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer
About one in three traffic deaths in the U.S. involve an intoxicated driver. In Massachusetts alone, nearly 1,400 people died in driving under the influence (DUI) – related crashes between...
