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Lawyer fights off disqualification attempt in condo dispute
A Land Court judge denied a motion to disqualify a lawyer accused of ethics violations involving an unrepresented condo trustee.
EBay, former executives to pay $55.7 million to settle couple’s harassment case
EBay and three former top executives agreed to pay $55.7 million to settle a lawsuit over its employees' cyberstalking campaign against a Natick couple for their coverage of the company.
Remote work disability accommodations fuel legal clashes
Remote work disability accommodation requests are driving employment disputes as employers expand return-to-office mandates and courts refine ADA standards.
SJC sends bid for solar farm permit back to zoning board
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled the town of Petersham improperly denied a solar farm permit, requiring site-specific reasons under the Dover Amendment.
Spy cams, speed bumps spark neighbors’ feud
The Appeals Court upheld a ruling ordering removal of surveillance cameras after finding they interfered with neighbors' driveway easement rights.
Cell tower shutdown order invalidated on preemption grounds
The Supreme Judicial Court invalidated a Pittsfield health board order to cease cell tower operations, citing federal preemption under the Telecommunications Act.
Councilors approve 2 new District Court judges
The Governor's Council has confirmed two of Gov. Maura T. Healey's recent nominees for District Court judgeships.
Class clears ‘injury’ hurdle in suit over recalled child car seats
A federal judge ruled buyers of recalled Safety 1st car seats plausibly alleged economic injury, allowing consumer claims to proceed despite the recall.
Boston lawyer put to the test opposite ‘ultra-champion’ on ‘Jeopardy!’
Boston attorney Lea Gulotta James reflects on competing on Jeopardy!, facing an ultra-champion and fulfilling a lifelong dream of appearing on the quiz show.
Five new judges nominated across three courts
Gov. Maura T. Healey has nominated five attorneys for seats on the bench across three courts.
Defense lawyers in demand amidst health care fraud crackdown
The U.S. Department of Justice is expanding AI-powered health care fraud enforcement as prosecutors target Medicare and Medicaid fraud with advanced analytics nationwide.
Criminal defense bar: SJC’s digital forensics case a win for truth
The Supreme Judicial Court ruled Chapter 278A allows post-conviction digital forensic analysis of cellphones, expanding access to evidence.
