Is it legal for a lawyer to help draft a motion if he is not taking your case?

An attorney may provide limited background advice and counseling to pro se litigants. However, providing more extensive services, such as drafting...

This may be a circumstance where a letter from an attorney will get a response, particularly if it seeks damages for consumer protection violations...

Property damage case approx $200,000 against a lg co Only issue is damages Possibility of 93A Need info on contingency fee

More facts about your case would be necessary in order to determine what type of agreement would be appropriate. While mediation is useful, you...

Purchased competitor. Their staff is classified as employees. Ours are all ICs. Can we reclassify new employees to ICs ?

You need to be careful with this. In Massachusetts it is very difficult to establish independent contractor status, and the liability can be...

Does an employer that used a google search meet the legal requirement in Massachusetts for a proper background check?

It would depend on what the information was and the circumstances involving your termination. The fact that you are in protected classes will...

I agree with Attorney Callahan that you should speak to an attorney who offers a free consultation so more facts can be learned. If the rating was...

It would depend based on the circumstances, industry, etc. It would be best to consult with an employment attorney who could review the agreement...

What do I do if an employer didn't hire me based on Cori results

In Massachusetts, there are restrictions on what employers may ask in an interview: arrests not leading to a conviction, certain misdemeanors and...

Is it legal on job app. in MA. to ask "Have you ever been convicted or charged with felony or misdemeanor?

The "ban the box" law in Massachusetts prevents employers, with limited exceptions, from asking any criminal history questions on their initial...

Is my non compete agreement enforceable if there was no consideration?

Possibly. It would depend on the circumstances and language of the agreement. It would be wise to have the agreement and letter reviewed by an...