A FRIENDLY PSA REGARDING VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDINGS
A FRIENDLY PSA REGARDING VIDEO/AUDIO RECORDINGS by Adrienne Catherine H. Beauregard-Rheaume 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...
read moreA Letter to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission in Regards to the New Bedford Casino
Attorneys Philip N. Beauregard and George J. Leontire sent the following to the Massachusetts Gaming Commission on March 27, 2015: Dear Mr. Chairman and Commissioners: The purpose of this letter is to address the discussion by Commission members at the March 19,...
read moreTwo New Bedford Lawyers Urge Gaming Commission To Follow Casino Law
Two New Bedford lawyers have written a letter to the Mass. Gaming Commission, urging them to follow the state’s 2012 Casino Law, and award a casino license in Region C — Southeastern Massachusetts. Attorney Phil Beauregard and Attorney George Leontire wrote the letter...
read moreRev. 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...
read moreMATTAPOISETT 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...
read moreLessons Learned From Judge Wapner by Michael Franco, Esq.
"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...
read moreAT – WILL EMPLOYMENT AND DISCRIMINATION by Richard E. Burke, Esq.
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...
read moreLegal Cliches: The Enemy of Effective Courtroom Communications by Philip N. Beauregard, Esq.
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...
read moreThe 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...
read moreAvoiding a Mullingan on your Next Development Project by Nicholas D. Bernier, Esq.
Mulligans, the practice of allowing a player to “redo” their prior shot, are the rule rather than the exception when I (try to) play golf. My golf game has never been very good and without a few (dozen) mulligans I simply cannot finish a...
read moreThe Trial Attorney: Why You Shouldn’t Settle for One Who Will Only Settle by Adrienne Catherine H. Beauregard-Rheaume
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...
read moreFighting Back Against Big Bad Lenders: Besting Credit Card Companies on Their Own Terms by Jason Parent, Esq.
With respect to customer service, credit card companies are right up there with insurance companies (when you actually need them), the DMV, and certain coffee shops that insist you speak Italian while placing your order. When that statement comes in, and you see that...
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