The recent data breach involving Equifax is reported to be one of the largest security breaches ever as it affects as many as 143 million people in the US. Equifax is a nationwide credit reporting agency that receives very sensitive customer information from banks, retailers, lenders, and credit card companies. Equifax is one of the...Read More
What are “pain and suffering” and “emotional distress” in the legal world? There is a lot of confusion about what these terms mean and when they come into play, so let’s clear it up. Pain and suffering most frequently comes up in personal injury cases such as car accidents or slip and fall cases, when...Read More
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
Yogurt Giant Takes on Conspiracy Theorist in Defamation Suit Maker of delicious yogurt, Chobani, recently filed a lawsuit against right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones for defamation. Chobani has, in recent months, been the subject of several of Jones’ rants, online, and on his radio show. Jones ridiculously claimed that Chobani was “importing migrant rapists” into...Read More
Regardless of age, circumstance, or personal finances, everyone should have an estate plan. This article explains the importance of having an estate plan and breaks down the three core pieces that an estate plan contains: a healthcare proxy (someone who can make important medical decisions on your behalf should you be unable to do so...Read More
Edith is an eighty-three year old widowed woman with three adult children. Edith had always been very independent and active. Although none of her children reside near her, they called and took turns visiting her. During one of these visits, Edith’s son noticed that she seemed distracted and forgetful and that her normally pristine home...Read More
