Why is it Always Important to Leave a Mediation With a Signed Agreement in MA
Why agree to mediation? Mediation can be used in all sorts of circumstances where there is a disagreement or dispute between two parties. Mediation is rarely used for criminal cases....
Increase of Telemedicine – How are Patients Protected in Massachusetts?
Telemedicine became an important part of health care when the Covid-19 pandemic necessitated a Public Health Emergency (PHE) in March 2019. Although the PHE was cancelled in the Commonwealth on...
Who is Liable for a Slip and Fall on a Sidewalk in Massachusetts?
Slip and fall accidents are common in winter anywhere in the state, especially when there is plenty of snow and ice around. In fact, slip and fall accidents are the...
When Does the Right To a Lawyer Apply In Massachusetts?
The only constitutional right to a lawyer in Massachusetts at present is if you have been accused of a criminal offense and you do not have enough money to pay...
How Employers Should Respond to Workplace Injuries in Massachusetts
COVID-19 has probably and rightly been center stage the last 18 months as far as employers are concerned. Much of the initial worry revolved around whether it was possible to...
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...
Pet Legislation in Massachusetts – Are You Doing the Right Thing?
When the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and stay home order in Massachusetts began, many people decided to buy a new pet as a companion and a distraction to the depressing events...
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...
Misrepresentations of Product or Service in Massachusetts: Know Your Consumer Rights
Consumers rely on product or service assertions made by manufacturers, sellers, and distributors to make informed purchasing decisions, or so they think. Any agreement or sale depends on the goodwill...
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...