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...
Category: Legislation
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
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...