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Lawmakers reach deal on immigration bill that restricts ICE activities
Massachusetts lawmakers unveiled a compromise immigration bill expanding limits on ICE arrests at sensitive locations while preserving a DOC partnership.
Lawyers for troopers in Delgado-Garcia case seek texts of colonel
Lawyers for the four state troopers facing manslaughter charges in the death of Enrique Delgado-Garcia are seeking extensive records pertaining to command staff, including text messages of the colonel and other top officials.
Bristol County correction officer seeks $540K in employment discrimination suit
A veteran correctional officer is suing the Bristol County Sheriff’s Office and Sheriff Paul Heroux alleging employment discrimination and retaliation. The lawsuit was filed in Bristol County Superior Court on […]
Trial Court, MBA launching mediation pilot program in Suffolk Superior Court
The Trial Court and the Massachusetts Bar Association have announced the launch of a pilot program in Suffolk County Superior Court designed to expand access to mediation in civil cases.
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.
Senate adopts amendments on truck driver liability, speed cameras
Truck drivers whose vehicles lack key safety equipment could face a presumption of liability in fatal crashes involving cyclists, and speed cameras could be deployed in school, safety and construction zones under amendments added to a Senate economic development bill.
Former top gaming regulator knocks House’s latest expansion effort
A former chair of the Gaming Commission warned that a House-backed expansion of gambling could erode Massachusetts's reputation as having "best-in-class gaming policy."
Former Bourne official’s suit over alleged spying settles
A lawsuit alleging Bourne officials secretly recorded a former health board chair ended in a confidential settlement and dismissal with prejudice.
Senate passes $575M bill including duplex zoning reform, automated record sealing
The state Senate approved a $575.4 million economic development bill with AI funding, tax rebate changes, duplex zoning reforms and a crypto kiosk ban.
Surtax supporters say haul shows wealthy are staying in Massachusetts
Revenue generated from the state surtax on wealthier households was up more than 13 percent last budget year, totaling more than $3.38 billion, the Department of Revenue reported on July 20.
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.
‘Miscarriage of justice’? New trial sought in MBTA land-taking
The owner of a Fall River parcel taken by eminent domain to build an MBTA layover station has labeled a recent jury verdict on the property’s value “a total miscarriage of justice” and is seeking a new trial.
