Massachusetts SJC Rules Meta Can Be Sued Over Instagram’s Addictive Design
On April 10, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued a first-of-its-kind ruling: Meta Platforms, the owner of Instagram, cannot hide behind a federal law it has long used as a shield to escape accountability for designing a platform that allegedly exploits...
Massachusetts SJC Upholds $56 Million Verdict Against Philip Morris in Wrongful Death Case
Two days ago, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court issued one of its most significant product liability decisions in years, unanimously affirming a $56 million judgment against Philip Morris USA in the wrongful death case of a Cape Ann woman who smoked the...
Massachusetts Proposes First-Ever Consumer Protection Rules for Assisted Living Facilities
If you have a parent or loved one living in a Massachusetts assisted living residence, or if you're in the process of choosing one, new proposed regulations from Attorney General Andrea Campbell's office are worth understanding. They represent the first time the state...
Boating Season is Starting and So is a New Massachusetts Licensing Requirement
Cape Cod and the Islands see some of the heaviest recreational boating traffic in New England, and every spring the water gets busy fast. This year there's something new to know before you cast off: a Massachusetts boating education certificate requirement that took...
Spring Traffic is Back on Cape Cod and So Are Distracted Drivers
If you've driven Route 6 or Route 28 in the last few weeks, you already know what's coming. Spring break brings the first real surge of out-of-town traffic to the Cape, and by Memorial Day the roads are packed with visitors who don't know the rotaries, aren't watching...
What the SJC’s Bellmar Ruling Means for Massachusetts Medical Malpractice Patients
If you've been seeing a doctor for years and suspect that ongoing negligent care contributed to a serious illness or death in your family, a recent ruling from the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court may have opened a door you thought was closed. The Seven-Year Clock...
Understanding Medical Malpractice in Massachusetts
When you seek medical care, you trust healthcare providers to treat you with competence and skill. Unfortunately, medical errors happen, and when they do, the consequences can be devastating. If you or a loved one has been injured due to substandard medical care in...
Massachusetts Wrongful Death Claims: Who Can File and What You Can Recover?
Losing a loved one is devastating. When that loss is caused by someone else's negligence or wrongful actions, the pain is compounded by questions about justice and financial security. If your family member died due to a car accident, medical malpractice, defective...
Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits in Massachusetts: SSDI vs. SSI
If a medical condition has left you unable to work, you may be entitled to financial support through Social Security disability benefits. But many people don't realize there are actually two different programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and...
Dog Bites in Massachusetts: Your Rights, The Law, and What Happens to the Dog
If you or a loved one has been bitten by a dog in Massachusetts, you're probably dealing with physical pain, mounting medical bills, and a lot of uncertainty. One question that often stops people from taking action is fear about what will happen to the dog. Many bite...