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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 that has been around for at least the last 100 years. The term “lemon”...
Massachusetts was one of the first states in the U.S. to enact climate change regulations. The state government enacted the Global Warming Solutions Act (GWSA) in 2008, at a time when a consensus about the urgent need to rapidly reduce global warming causing emissions...
Imagine buying a property somewhere in Massachusetts and finding out that the property didn’t actually belong to the person who sold it to you, or you find out that the property was tied up in several debts still outstanding. This doesn’t, or shouldn’t happen, of...
“Thou shall NOT...” Maybe not exactly couched in old English, but your new or old employment contract may contain serious non-compete or trade restraint clauses that you need to beware of. Unsurprisingly, employees hardly read or understand the full weight of their...
The short answer to this important question is “No". However, the more detailed answer is more complex. Most employees in Massachusetts are employed in what is called “at-will” employment. This means that employers can sack an employee whenever they want for almost...
What is a “seal?” Seals have been around for hundreds of years, but their purpose has changed a lot during that time. The term “under seal” for instance, has little in common with the main reason for using a physical seal in the past. But what actually is a seal? The...
Some past mistakes can continue to haunt us for years to come in the form of a criminal record. If there is something on your record then you have likely experienced difficulty with getting jobs, apartments, or even obtaining a loan. Perhaps you have been looking into...
Couples getting divorced in Massachusetts must deal with three issues before they can be legally separated. These issues are related to parenting/custody, alimony, and division of property & debts. Lawful distribution of property can be a complicated process,...
When selling your home, you may need to inform prospective buyers about certain features and details of the property to ensure complete transparency. Buyers would certainly do their own inspections, but sellers must disclose certain information to them by law....
The coronavirus pandemic continues to have a ripple effect on various aspects of life, placing added strain on marriages and worsening relationships between co-parents. People have lost jobs, shut down their businesses, and watch their loved one's struggle, all due to...
Most people choose to change their last name in the case of marriage, divorce, or adoption. In the case of a name change, Massachusetts state laws allow a person to change it without reason, as long as they're not doing it for fraudulent motives. And it's not just...
Homes in a pristine green neighborhood are precious assets, as homeowners rush to buy them. There is no doubt that living in a home that’s surrounded by trees is a fantastic experience… that is until one of them falls on the neighbor’s house! It can happen because of...
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As of the time of writing (23 March 2020), 777 people in Massachusetts have been confirmed infected with the SARS-COV-2 virus, better known as the novel coronavirus that causes the flu like disease, COVID-19. 9 people in the state have already died and numbers of...
The Law Offices Of Richard Mucci, located in Winchester Massachusetts was selected among best family lawyer in Boston area by Expertise. Expertise looked at 385 family lawyers serving Boston and picked the top 19. "We scored family lawyers on more than 25 variables...
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 for businesses to have to deal with partners, suppliers, and customers who fail to meet their...