If you live in New England or will be traveling to Massachusetts in the near future, you should read a little about the laws in that state. If you plan to purchase alcohol and have a drink or two at home or out in a bar, knowing the alcohol-related laws will help you to avoid […]
Massachusetts Dram Shop Law
Since the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, many states have adopted “Dram Shop” laws to hold business owners and social hosts accountable for alcohol they serve to intoxicated patrons or guests. This means that if a establishment (like a bar or restaurant) or a social host serves alcohol to someone who’s clearly intoxicated and […]
Massachusetts Wrongful Death – Do I Qualify as a Spouse?
The loss of a life partner, due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, causes unimaginable grief that money cannot alleviate. Discovering that your commonwealth will not allow you to pursue justice as a spouse only adds insult to injury. To find out if you have spousal rights under Massachusetts wrongful death law and what your […]