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Legal News: OUI in Parking Lot

Where a defendant has been convicted of operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor, G.L.c. 90, S24(1)(a)(1), and negligent operation of a motor vehicle, G.L.c 90, S24(2)(a), the convictions should be affirmed because (1) a resort parking lot...

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Legal News: Trustee Can't Sue Lawyer on Behalf of Bankruptcy Estate

A Chapter 7 trustee could not bring a malpractice claim on a bankruptcy estate's behalf against an attorney who allegedly advised the debtor pre-petition to thwart a creditor by fraudulently transferring property into trust, a US Bankruptcy Court...

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Legal News: 5 Money Saving Apps on Travel....

Did you know that there are apps available that can help you find the best bargains? To save you time and money, consider leveraging the following technology BEFORE setting out on your next getaway: (1) Travelzoo Before you go see your travel...

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Legal News: Modification - Parenting Time

Where a judge modified the parenting time provisions of a divorce judgement, a remand is necessary because it is unclear whether the judge found modification justified by a substantial change in circumstanes of the parties or their child. "...As...

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Legal News: Power of Attorney

Where a plaintiff borrower has alleged that a foreclosure was unlawful under G.L.c. 183, the defendants' lack of a power of attorney did not render the foreclosure invalid.  Accordingly, the defendants will be awarded summary...

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Legal News: Social Services Disability - Financial eligibility

Where an application for supplemental security income was denied by the Social Security Administration, that decision should be upheld because the plaintiff's income exceeded the statutory limit. "...On Saturday 14, 2012 (plaintiff Jimmy...

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Legal News: Landlord-Tenant Law

A case before the Supreme Judicial Court could have a devastating effect on assisted living facilities in the state. The issue is whether the facilities are subject to the requirements of the security deposit statute that covers landlords and, if so,...

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Legal News: 3 Retirement Security Myths

Most of us expect to live longer, healthier and more active lives. How are YOU going to spend your time in retirement? Will you travel, volunteer, visit your family? The possibilities are endless but when you do decide, the next step is determining...

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Legal News: Trust Laws

Just about everyone knows what the phrase "tools of the trade" means. It's a pretty important concept, implying a meaning that goes beyond its literal definition. It suggests that there are special, sometimes unique, tools that enable...

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Legal News: What is the Real I.D.?

What is the Real I.D.? Starting on October 1, 2020, every US Territory and state resident will have to present a Real I.D. license or another form of acceptable identification to enter: * Nuclear power plants * Federal facilities * A commercial...

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