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Hidden cameras

Oddly, Massachusetts law permits the use of motion cameras in all public or semi-public places (like the common hallway of an apartment house) so...

House closed down for search warrant

I'm a little unclear on your question, but if you have a convicted criminal who is on supervise probation in your house I believe that the police...

Attorney Kennedy's answer is right on, I would only add that it is not within your legal rights at common law to enter your neighbors land and...

Mortgage

The homestead law in Massachusetts allows any homeowner over 18 to protect up to $500,000 from a judgment creditor. there is no longer a...

Who is liable? Poor mechanic work caused breakdown and incurred towing costs

Under most common law theories consequential damages are not recoverable unless they are foreseeable. In Massachusetts, however, I would think you...

Death

In many states, including Massachusetts where I am licensed, there is a simplified probate process that allows you to get the relavent forms and a...

Undivided land between brothers and sister

Under common law and also in Massachusetts, joint tenants cannot encumber their individual shares without the assent of joint holders, which...

Sales tax

Simply, they are out of reach of the instate tax authorities. Some states, such as Massachusetts take use taxes very seriously as many taxpayers...

Unconstitutional taxation

I think Wesley Snipes' recent conviction on tax fraud is a solid example of the court's interpretation of the tax laws. The government's power to...