Is a judge in Massachusetts an agent of a "public employer" as a cop is for purposes of MGL c 258(4) ?

As per your question, I am not advising you as to whether a judge can be sued, whether you could get past judicial immunity, or whether your claim...

These are always tough situations. On the one hand, he's right: a restraining order doesn't stop a fist, or something worse. On the other hand,...

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NH Endangering the Welfare of a child or incompetent charge 3 weeks after "incident" and no citation/paperwork from responders

First, because you posted in Massachusetts, your question is shown to Massachusetts attorneys, not NH attorneys. You need a NH attorney to help...

Can a MA company ask for your ssn abd release for criminal and consumer bkgrnd check on initial job application, online?

Like the other attorneys, I believe it is legal (though perhaps repulsive) for the employer to ask for your SSN and conduct a credit check. ...

Can someone be compelled to testify as a witness in another state?

Yes, they can force him to testify. They would have to take their New Hampshire subpoena to a Massachusetts court and have it "domesticated." ...

I need to get an extension on my courtdate as I now live in FL. It's a restitution case

I have heard of people appearing by phone in Florida courts, but not in Massachusetts. On the other hand, the argument that you could put the...

My daughter was removed by dcf after 3 allegations of abuse were unsupported.history is there reason are they wrong?

If there is an active C&P case, you should already have a lawyer. If not, you need to hire somebody to help you deal with this.

Is there a way to challenge MA law re: retroactive child support when the other parent is abusing the system?

You mentioned that you are represented by counsel. Your attorney is in a far better position to answer your questions than strangers on a web...

Warrant issued in October 30, 1998. I did not know until I went back to Massachusetts and was arrested. warrant was reissued

The statute of limitations depends on the crime charged, but it probably doesn't help you. The SOL is the maximum time from the date of the crime...

Is the defendant notified of the second hearing's results?

You don't say what sort of a case this is, but in most cases if you don't appear for a civil hearing, you can assume the matter was decided against...