A New Hampshire tenant was awarded $35,000 from the John J. Flatley Company, which owns and runs apartment complexes in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, after an apartment complex wouldn't let the tenant's emotional support dog stay on the property, said federal...
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released a technical assistance document, “The COVID-19 Pandemic and Caregiver Discrimination Under Federal Employment Discrimination Law,” and an update to its COVID-19 “What You Should Know” explaining...
When it comes to money, Massachusetts couples face a big question: Combine finances, keep them separate or do a combination of both? Now, research finds that those who do pool their money are more likely to stay together. The study, titled "Pooling finances and...
Being a member of the military in Massachusetts isn’t just a job — it’s a way of life. The military lifestyle has a great impact on the lives of Massachusetts military families in many ways, from where they live to the way they get health care. The lifestyle can also...
Undoubtedly one of the most challenging experiences in a person’s life is going through a Massachusetts divorce. The process and experience of divorce can be extremely overwhelming. It’s nerve-wracking and upsetting to end your marriage. Divorce in itself can be a...
Divorcing Massachusetts couples may want to know if their soon to be ex-spouse will be the beneficiary of an inheritance post divorce. In Massachusetts, unlike almost any other state, the Judge, when determining the division of the estates of two divorcing parties,...
Massachusetts students and employees with natural hair have faced continued discrimination from school and workplace regulations as controversy over what is considered a racial characteristic protected by law leaves natural hairstyles such as locks or afros or twists...
When you think of abuse, your mind probably goes immediately to physical violence, yelling, or intimidation. But an abusive relationship can also be silent. Some people use silent treatment abuse to manipulate and control their loved ones. This is a form of emotional...
Military service members and veterans in Massachusetts have seen major changes to their pay and benefits over the past several years. For the most part, it’s good news. Basic pay has been rising, and service members saw a 2.7% increase in 2022. Basic Allowance for...
Here are important cases addressing the issue of change of name. Gomes v. Candido, 99 Mass. App. Ct. 825 (2021) When deciding whether to approve a change to a child's name, the standard should be whether the change is in the best interests of the child, not whether it...