Springfield lawyer up for judgeship
John S. Ferrara, a Springfield attorney who specializes in criminal, medical malpractice and personal injury law, has been nominated by Gov. Deval L. Patrick to a seat on the Superior Court. Ferrara, a...
View ArticleNew law will permit more beer, wine sales
Gov. Deval L. Patrick has signed into law a bill allowing beer and wine to be sold at more supermarkets in Massachusetts. The new law will gradually increase the number of liquor licenses that can be...
View ArticleEx-firefighter who set blaze sentenced
The last of five on-call firefighters in central Massachusetts towns charged with setting fire to vacant homes has been sentenced. The Springfield Republican reported that Jordan Frank of West...
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Los Angeles-area prosecutors have been compelled to dismiss a spate of drunk-driving cases because the charges allegedly resulted from a scam perpetrated by a private investigator — along with a couple...
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ADMONITION NO. 11-17 The respondent represented a client who was the former president and CEO of a successful business in two litigation matters relating to his divorce. The respondent’s representation...
View Article$5M malpractice suit vs. Choate Hall heads to BLS
As one of the state’s largest law firms, Choate, Hall & Stewart is accustomed to putting up a good fight from the counsel table in Boston’s Business Litigation Session. But in the wake of a $5...
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Nov. 22 CSX Transportation, Inc. v. ABC & D Recycling, Inc. Docket No. 3:2011cv30268 Contract suit Curran v. Bay Area Credit Services LLC Docket No. 1:2011cv12069 Fair Debt Collection Practices Act...
View ArticleJudge issued ‘thoughtful’ ruling on counsel fee issue
To the editor: The civil justice system provides most of us with ample incentives to make — or at least not walk away from — reasonable settlement proposals. That’s why the vast majority of cases...
View ArticleMcHugh honor richly deserved
Appeals Court Judge James F. McHugh III recently received a well-deserved accolade — the William H. Rehnquist Award for Judicial Excellence. One of the most prestigious judicial honors in the country,...
View ArticleWhere there is a Will …
Now, I’m all for the Constitution. It’s a handy little document that’s held up pretty well over the years. But when it’s used to allow a male swimmer to suit up in his Speedo alongside the ladies and...
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