We often receive calls from employees who feel they have been discriminated against or harassed at work. In many cases, they believe they have been the victim of unfair treatment by a manager. Sometimes, they assert that they have been treated differently than other...
Legal Cliches: The Enemy of Effective Courtroom Communications
Spend a few minutes some time in a courtroom when lawyers are arguing to a judge or jury. You will hear, all too frequently, common threads of lawyer speak, words that aren’t generally heard in your living room or when you are talking with friends and at work. When...
The case of mom-and-pop vs. Nike
As seen in: New Bedford, MA -- An East Coast retailer may try to spur a class action lawsuit against Nike Inc. for monopolistic behavior after the footwear and apparel giant suddenly closed dozens of accounts with mom-and-pop shoe stores last year. Read more
The Trial Attorney: Why You Shouldn’t Settle for One Who Will Only Settle
When someone asks me what kind of law that I practice, I answer “civil litigation.” The response is usually a puzzled-then-accepting-without-questioning look or the question: “What is that?” The civil legal arena covers a broad area that does not include criminal or...
ESTATE PLANNING BASICS
Everyone should have their own estate plan documents. These include a Last Will and Testament, Health Care Proxy, Durable Power of Attorney, Living Will and HIPAA Authorization. In a Will you nominate the Personal Representative who will manage your...
UNLOCKING THE MYSTERIES OF CAR INSURANCE
When is the last time that you reviewed your car insurance policy? If you are like most people, the answer is when you first obtained the policy or perhaps never. This can mean big headaches if you are ever in a car accident, even a car accident that is...
AVOIDING THE BABBLE AND BAMBOOZLE OF LAWYERS
Forty years of civil litigation – jury trials in major personal injury and death cases, court challenges to government officials who abuse their powers over public employees, taking business and commercial disputes to trial, and dealing with the wide variety of...
New Bedford Clothing Store Suing Nike
Attorneys for Steve and Kevin Carter, the sibling owners of Carter’s Clothing in downtown New Bedford, are waiting to hear from a federal judge whether their lawsuit against Nike will proceed. Read More: New Bedford Clothing Store Suing Nike