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

Last month, we brought to you a story about how social media can negatively affect your case. During our last piece, we touched on how social media could wreck a personal injury case – for instance if someone is claiming emotional distress but then posting about happy events in their lives, or even posting happy...Read More

Everyone is familiar with the Johnson and Johnson brand. It is advertised everywhere – a familiar and trusted brand, associated especially with children. Who doesn’t know the slogan “No More Tears.” However, recently J&J has come under fire in a Missouri lawsuit, in which a jury awarded $72 million in damages to the family of...Read More

Just the title “non-compete” makes your skin crawl, doesn’t it? To go all Fox newsy, there’s something almost “un-American” about the word. Competition is in our blood. It’s part of what makes this country tick. But stay with me and I’ll show you how it – kind of sort of – makes sense. A non-compete...Read More

With the age of technology comes new challenges for an old system that has, with some exceptions, of course, proven tried and true. Along the way, many paper-based professions are starting to become digital. This includes attorneys as well as the court system. With the introduction of online case management programs, it has become increasingly...Read More

You’ve just started work at a big-box employer. It’s your first day and you’re given a stack of papers to read through and sign. Chances are you will skip right to the signature page. Don’t do it! It might not be the most scintillating thing you’ll ever read, but take the time to read it...Read More

Imagine you’ve won a settlement in a court case after a protracted and difficult legal battle. Naturally you’re going to want to share the good news with your friends on Facebook! Not so fast. Chances are your settlement agreement contains a clause prohibiting you from discussing the details publicly. If you violate that provision by...Read More

You may have heard in recent months that the wait time for Veterans benefits claims has decreased – but many have had claims pending for months or even years. So which is it? Well, for one, the astounding ‘decrease’ only applies to new applicants – not those who have claims on appeal. VA has also...Read More

City life comes with some uniquely vexing issues. As Metro Boston residents collectively groan – or, in limited instances, rejoice – at the area’s first snowfall, many renters and landlords alike may wonder: Whose responsibility is it to take care of this snowy mess? Under Massachusetts law, if you’re renting an apartment or home, feel...Read More

There are some things that you will want to do before starting a small business. Having a plan is crucial. Not just a business plan, which is the framework of your business, you will need to know if your idea for a business is feasible and worth the time, effort and money you will put...Read More