Legal Articles, General Practice

DOJ Restricts The Use Of Guidance Documents In Affirmative Civil Enforcement Cases

On November 16, 2017, Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a memorandum on prohibiting the use of improper guidance documents. The memorandum assigned Associate Attorney General Rachel Brand, the third highest ranking appointee in the Department of Justice (DOJ)...

Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rules that Suspended Employees are Eligible for Workers’ Compensation

A workers Compensation Insurance company wrongfully denied a workers claim for benefits

Massachusetts Department of Industrial Accidents Issues Ruling on Proper Amount for Employee’s Average Weekly Wage

A Workers Compensation Insurer mistakenly underpaid an injured work for his disability benefit

Boston Taxi Driver Crashes into Pedestrians Outside Logan Airport After Losing Control of Car

Pedestrian brought a claim against a taxi driver for negligence after being struck as a pedestrian outside an airport

Insurance Carrier’s Request for Arbitration Granted in Underinsured Motorist Coverage Claim

If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident and sustained injuries that are worth more then the policy of the vehicle that caused the accident, you may be entitled to additional benefits under your own auto insurance policy

Massachusetts Lawsuit Against School Bus Insurer Highlights Potentially Dangerous Driving Practices

School Bus accidents are an unfortunate occurrences and sometimes are caused by the bus driver's negligence

Tour Bus Company settles passenger's claims for injuries

A passenger who sustained a serious back injury settled the case against a tour bus company for over one million dollars

Massachusetts Court discusses unfair settlement practices by Insurance company in decision

Massachusetts law allows you to bring an unfair settlement practice claim against an insurer if the insurance company does not fairly evaluate and cover your claim

Is your spouse hiding marital property?

Studies show that many people hide money and assets from their spouse or partner during divorce.

3 risks of self-representation during a Georgia divorce

People who get divorced without an attorney may be at greater risk for making damaging mistakes, causing legal delays and experiencing greater stress.

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