It has been just over a year since Governor Patrick signed the Massachusetts law on bullying into effect, and now that the 2010-11 school year is coming to an end, it is appropriate timing to discuss what I believe to … Read more »
What about the Puppies?
All too often, the family pet is not taken into consideration when estate planning is addressed. Now that the Massachusetts legislature has enacted a “Pet Trust” statute (Mass Gen Laws Chapter 203, Section 3C), it seems an appropriate … Read more »
Bullying: It’s Not Just a Schoolyard Problem (2)
This is the second post in a three part series on bullying in the workplace.
As you may recall, the previous post on workplace bullying provided a description of workplace bullying, gave some startling statistics regarding its frequency, and outlined … Read more »
Serious Advice from the Experts
The recent devastating tornadoes in central Massachusetts should give everyone pause, as no one is immune to natural disasters. Even if tornadoes don’t return to Massachusetts this Summer, there are obviously other kinds of natural calamities that can jeopardize life, … Read more »
New Massachusetts Homestead Law
By Mark Lichtenstein, Esq. ~ By Robert A. Finkel, Esq.
Homesteads are an affordable way for many of our clients to obtain significant protection from certain creditors. On December 16, 2010, the governor of Massachusetts signed into law the most … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: What is Cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying, as defined in the Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law, is “bullying through the use of technology or any electronic communication.” The law sets forth many different means of cyberbullying, but the most common uses are via text messages, emails, phone calls, … Read more »
The Schoolyard Lawyer: Understanding the IDEA: For Parents Starting the Special Education Process
The laws governing Special Education can be confusing for parents who are just beginning the process with their child. All too often parents do not even know where to begin. I wrote this article in the format of commonly asked … Read more »
The Consequences of a College’s Failure to Properly Calculate Satisfactory Academic Progress & Determine Dates of Student Withdrawl
In a recent matter, an SFAP assessment of liability was upheld by a Department of Education Administrative Judge pertaining to a community college, requiring the College to reimburse $134,797 to the Department of Education.
On October 13, 2009, Snead State … Read more »
Physicians Denied Access to Complaints Against Them
Physicians under investigation are routinely unable to respond to Board of Registration in Medicine inquiries because they are unaware of the charges to which they are required to respond. The denial of copies of complaints and materials related to those … Read more »
Why Does the Board of Medicine Keep Complaints Secret from Accused Physicians?
Physicians under investigation are routinely unable to respond to Board of Registration in Medicine inquiries because they are unaware of the nature and specifics of the charges to which they are required to respond. The denial of copies of complaints … Read more »