The Medical Marijuana Wrongful Termination Case
The highest state court in Massachusetts (Supreme Judicial Court, or “SJC”) decided this week that an employee who has lawfully used marijuana for medical purposes cannot be subject to any adverse action against her by her employer because of her use of marijuana. This is kind of a big deal, given the number of employers who include marijuana as a no-go in their workplace drug policies. This doesn’t mean blanket protection against getting fired after you’ve been smoking weed or ingesting edibles, though. To understand exactly who this...
The Legal Advantages of the D/B/A (“Doing Business As”)
None that I can think of. Stay tuned for my next blog, in which I will tell you why you should absolutely form a legal entity for your business(es), and the different options available for you to do so. The Law Offices of Beauregard, Burke & Franco is a civil litigation firm specializing in civil rights, business, medical malpractice, employment, and personal injury law. We have handled numerous cases involving corporate disputes and also assists clients in forming business entities. If you have a business dispute or need to form a...
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In reinforcement of our image as lawyers to self-adulate and cock-a-doodle-doo our talents and prowesses, lawyers have the benefit of an annual glitzy magazine called Super Lawyers. Yes, once a year, we self-designate ourselves (for our regional Super Lawyers group, nearly all with Boston offices) “SUPER,” and proudly publish pretty color ads accompanied by press releases to our home town media. Dare I ask if there is any difference between this publication and the pictures of the lawyer guys and gals whose faces are known to us from full...
Navigating Through an Auto Accident
I’ve been hit by another car. The other driver caused the accident. What do I do? This is a question that is frequently asked too late. My first rule of thumb – don’t freak out. Accidents happen every day. Most accidents don’t result in litigation. If there is damage to your car, but no one is injured, you should exchange driver’s licenses and registration with the other driver, and immediately report the accident to your insurance agency. If you have collision coverage, your own insurer will pay for your...
Former BCC Police Officer Awarded $2.45 Million In Harassment Case
FALL RIVER — A former campus police officer at Bristol Community College was awarded $2.45 million by a Superior Court jury Monday in her lawsuit alleging a long campaign of sexual harassment by university police and administration officials. Read More
Holy Smoke: What Massachusetts Employers Should Know About The New Marijuana Law
The voters in Massachusetts have passed a new law which allows the possession and recreational use of marijuana. The statute takes effect on December 15, 2016. With that said, the possession of marijuana will remain illegal under federal law. There are lots of open questions about how the law will be implemented. Many employers are asking about how to deal with marijuana use in the workplace. For now, employers who do drug testing of employees can breathe a little easier. The language of the referendum explicitly...