In re Female Marines Lawyers savvy on the subject of illegal discrimination in the form of “profiling” should be curious about a recent Marine Corps study comparing all male combat units to those that are mixed, i.e. “integrated” with women. Defense Secretary Ashton...
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Why your Facebook disclaimer means diddly
By Adrienne Catherine H. Beauregard-Rheaume, Esq.
I think it’s important to begin with a reminder of what makes a contract. See, generally, a contract is going to govern any business/consumer relationships, including your use of Facebook.
The Perils of Ambulance Chasers
By Michael Franco, Esq.
I have noticed a disturbing increase in the number of unsolicited letters and telephone calls being made by law firms to accident victims. These law firms review police blotters to look for auto accidents, and then reach out to accident victims who are identified in the police reports.
Beware the Binding Effects of Email*
By Adrienne Catherine H. Beauregard-Rheaume, Esq.,
You don’t need a signed document to have a binding settlement agreement. This was always a concern that needed to be considered with oral negotiations, which can amount to enforceable, oral contracts.
Massachusetts Sick Time Law: A Primer
by Richard E. Burke, Esq.
Massachusetts has enacted a new sick time law and regulations effective July 1, 2015. The new law, Mass.G.L. c. 149, §148C, allows all employees in Massachusetts to earn sick time. Significantly, the law includes full-time, part-time, temporary and seasonal employees
OUR VIEW: OBERGEFELL v. HODGES
The same sex marriage decision “moves (us) one step closer to being reminded of our impotence.” These are the last words in Justice Antonin Scalia’s dissent, Scalia -father of nine children (God forbid that one be gay). Joining Scalia in his deep support for...
A FRIENDLY PSA REGARDING VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDINGS
A FRIENDLY PSA REGARDING VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDINGS It seems as though every other day the media is inundated with coverage of a new instance of a civilian exposing police misconduct via recording taken by the civilian. In most instances, the officers under scrutiny...
Rev. Curtis Dias files discrimination complaint against Bristol Co. Sheriff’s Department
DARTMOUTH, MA — The Rev. Curtis Dias, a full-time community reentry mentor in the sheriff's department, says his superiors purposely used profane language around him and treated him differently than other coworkers. Read more.
MATTAPOISETT FIRE DEPARTMENT: Charges dismissed, Patrick Saltmarsh resigns
MATTAPOISETT – A divisive and tumultuous chapter in the history of the Mattapoisett Fire Department appears to have come to an end with the resignation of the town’s first full-time fire inspector. Read more
Lessons Learned From Judge Wapner
"Don't take the law into your own hands: you take 'em to court." We have all heard that familiar catch-phrase from the TV show People’s Court. But, People’s Court was not actually a “court” - it was a binding arbitration between the parties. (By the way, in cases...