Homestead Law Update
From time to time, federal or state courts will face important questions regarding the state / impact of Massachusetts' law, for which there is little or no precedent to allow them to formulate a principled and proper answer. When faced with such a...
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Legal Update: Decriminalization of Marijuana Possession
On February 13, 2012, the Supreme Judicial Court provided some clarity on the impact of the decriminalization of marijuana possession in Massachusetts (Commonwealth v. Keefner). Simple possession, of less than one ounce, is only a civil offense and not a crime. M.G.L. c....
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“Beyond a Reasonable Doubt”
On February 7, 2012, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that the presence of a damaged EBT card, by itself, is insufficient to prove the card's owner was present at the scene of a burglary. LaFountain & Wollman, P.C. believes this decision should serve...
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Child Custody Laws Apply to Same-Sex Couples
On February 2, 2012, the Massachusetts Appeals Court has reiterated that child custody and related laws apply equally to both opposite and same-sex couples in the Commonwealth. In Della Corte v. Ramirez, the court held that the word “husband”, as appearing in the...
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El Salvador TPS Extension
U.S.C.I.S. has announced that Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Salvadoran beneficiaries has been extended until September 9, 2013. Please contact one of the experienced immigration attorneys at LaFountain & Wollman, P.C. if you think you could benefit from this change in United States Immigration Policy.
Personal Injury – Snow and Ice
With the winter months approaching, it is important for individuals and property owners to remember that the Massachusetts law with regard to personal injuries suffered due to snow and ice accumulation on private property has evolved in recent years. Gone are the days...
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ICE Review of Immigration Court Cases to Begin
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has released a memorandum outlining the process by which deportation/removal cases before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) will be reviewed in order to conform with...
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National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Oct. 17-23
National Estate Planning Awareness Week: Oct. 17-23
posted Oct 20, 2011, 6:04 AM by Michael Vosilla
Congress has designated October 17th through the 23rd as National Estate Planning Awareness Week. Now is the time to review your...
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Newton Landlord Liable for Racial Discrimination
On September 6, 2011, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination (MCAD) held a Newton landlord liable for race discrimination against an African-American real estate broker after informing her that he would not rent to “blacks” or “Africans” and that “they were not welcome in the neighborhood.” The landlord...
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Nicholas LaFountain admitted to the United States District Court, District of Massachusetts
LaFountain & Wollman, P.C. is please to announce that founding partner Nicholas LaFoutain has recently been admitted to the Massachusetts District of the United States District Court.