Recent Blog Posts
Filing a Claim for Sexual Discrimination
In the business world, employees are supposed to be judged according to merit. The person in sales who sells the most should get the most advantageous accounts and/or the best promotion, and business that gets the best online reviews should receive get the most business traffic. In other words, the better one is at… Read More »
Can the Commonwealth Search a Digital Camera without a Warrant?
One of the main protections set forth in the Constitution, is the right against unlawful searches and seizures of both person and property. Most often, this protection manifests as the requirement that a governmental entity obtain warrant before arresting an individual or seizing his/her property. Owing to this protection, the procedure of obtaining a… Read More »
Court Ignores Reality of Substance Addiction
The prevalence of substance addiction has become more well-known lately. Much has been made of the effect of opioid addiction on individuals recently, and there are always stories of those addicted to cocaine, heroin, and their many by-products. Unfortunately, it seems as if these substance addictions will always be present. In some cases, individuals… Read More »
Medical Malpractice Liability for Missed Diagnoses
When a patient visits with his/her medical professional about a specific complaint, the medical professional will typically instruct the patient to undergo a number of tests. These tests are used to determine the issue causing the patient’s symptoms and other medical issues, as well as offer an indication of what can be used to… Read More »
Liability in Automobile Accidents
Although airline disasters usually garner more headlines, in terms of both raw numbers and by percentage, it is generally understood that automobile travel is the most dangerous form of transportation. Further, while many vehicle operators can ensure that they are operating their vehicle in a reasonable and prudent manner, the wild card is that… Read More »
Liabilities for Industrial Workplace Accidents
Although the United States has transitioned to a primarily white-collar service-based economy, there are still many occupations that manufacture goods for everyday use. In fact, contrary to conventional wisdom, the United States still outpaces the world when it comes to manufacturing output. Some of this manufacturing takes place at industrial workplaces, where safety is… Read More »
When the Government Violates Your Rights
Living in an organized society means accepting the rule of law that establishes what behavior is and is not acceptable. As an example, one understands that is not permitted to take another’s life, and that, if he/she does, he/she will face the consequences of imprisonment, for perhaps the rest of his/her natural life, up… Read More »
How Cannabis Can Affect Workers’ Compensation
In Massachusetts, the possession of cannabis for recreational purposes recently became legal – at least pursuant to Commonwealth law. Nevertheless, much like alcohol, being under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , the principal psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, while at work is not permissible, and, in many cases, like alcohol, can be grounds for termination…. Read More »
Newly-Discovered Evidence, and other Grounds for Retrials
Being convicted of a felony is a major life-changing event. The single fact that a convicted felon will spend at least one year in prison will substantially interfere with his/her life, as well as the lives of those who may depend upon that person. Unfortunately, not all convictions are justified, and exculpatory evidence may… Read More »
Liability due to an Automobile Accident or other Negligence That Results in a Wrongful Death
Automobiles are generally very safe machines to operate. From anti-lock braking systems to seat belts, over the years, developments have been made to drastically reduce the amount of injuries involving automobiles. Yet, even with these developments, automobile accidents still happen. And, in some cases, these accidents are preventable, and fault can be placed with… Read More »
