Massachusetts is once again at the forefront of employee protections, as Governor Baker signed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act into law on July 27, 2017.  The law will go into effect on April 1, 2018, but employees and employers should begin to familiarize themselves with this important change in the law. Prior to the PWFA,...Read More

For many people with disabilities in the Commonwealth, saving for the future while preserving needed government benefits such as SSI and MassHealth has been a challenge. Not anymore! On May 10, 2017, Massachusetts legislators implemented this state’s version of the Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE Act), based upon the federal ABLE Act law...Read More

Why do you need a car accident attorney? 5 Reasons to call a lawyer if you’ve been in an auto accident. Recovering from a car crash is stressful enough. No one expects to be in a car accident, and it’s not something you can plan for. In the wake of an auto accident, you need...Read More

The long-anticipated updates to the Massachusetts Child Support Guidelines were issued recently and, of course, are the source of much discussion among family law attorneys. A link to the 2017 Guidelines, which become effective September 15, 2017, can be found here. The most significant language is summarized below. The minimum amount of child support to...Read More

By Christopher Wurster, Esq. & Janel Carr When can you be sued for the actions of your child? Nearly all states in the United States have laws regarding a parent’s responsibility for their child’s actions and Massachusetts is no exception. First, there is an express cause of action that imposes liability on the parents of...Read More