Monthly Archives: July 2018
Liabilities for Industrial Workplace Accidents
Although the United States has transitioned to a primarily white-collar service-based economy, there are still many occupations that manufacture goods for everyday use. In fact, contrary to conventional wisdom, the United States still outpaces the world when it comes to manufacturing output. Some of this manufacturing takes place at industrial workplaces, where safety is… Read More »
When the Government Violates Your Rights
Living in an organized society means accepting the rule of law that establishes what behavior is and is not acceptable. As an example, one understands that is not permitted to take another’s life, and that, if he/she does, he/she will face the consequences of imprisonment, for perhaps the rest of his/her natural life, up… Read More »
How Cannabis Can Affect Workers’ Compensation
In Massachusetts, the possession of cannabis for recreational purposes recently became legal – at least pursuant to Commonwealth law. Nevertheless, much like alcohol, being under the influence of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) , the principal psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, while at work is not permissible, and, in many cases, like alcohol, can be grounds for termination…. Read More »
Newly-Discovered Evidence, and other Grounds for Retrials
Being convicted of a felony is a major life-changing event. The single fact that a convicted felon will spend at least one year in prison will substantially interfere with his/her life, as well as the lives of those who may depend upon that person. Unfortunately, not all convictions are justified, and exculpatory evidence may… Read More »
