Monthly Archives: October 2018
The Role of the Medical Malpractice Tribunal
Sustaining an injury as a result of an action (or omission) by a medical professional is a painful experience, and not just from a physical point of view. The financial costs of recovery can be catastrophic for those who are just trying to make ends meet. And, even more painful is the fact that… Read More »
Providing Breaks to Employees for Religious-Based Reasons
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, as well as Article II of the Massachusetts Constitution, provides for the right to exercise one’s religion. In practical terms, this means that no governmental entity can prevent an individual from practicing the tenets of his/her religion. And, in many cases, both federally and within the Commonwealth… Read More »
Criminal Reform in 2018
Being charged with a crime is an earth-shattering experience. Typically, the belief for the suspect is that his/her world is being turned upside down. Thoughts immediately turn to how the suspect will get through this situation, including how to address family and home repercussions. Typically, it is not the first thought to engage the… Read More »
Filing a Claim for Sexual Discrimination
In the business world, employees are supposed to be judged according to merit. The person in sales who sells the most should get the most advantageous accounts and/or the best promotion, and business that gets the best online reviews should receive get the most business traffic. In other words, the better one is at… Read More »
