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...
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...
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...
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...
Why this matters: The Massachusetts Trial Court is undertaking a major upgrade to the MassCourts case‑management platform. This effort is part of an ongoing modernization program aimed at boosting system reliability, improving performance, and laying the groundwork...
