I understand that you have a problem with the apartment. But we don't know the scope of the problem, so we can't tell you the necessary...

Can a landlord shut off electric power & water and padlock cellar entrance? What can we do as a tenant? we need to get in cellr

If the landlord shuts off power and water you can sue, and win. call an attorney right away.

Can a lay person bring suit against a doctor, do to time running out to file!

You need to see an attorney immediately, i.e. RIGHT NOW.

My son is living in an aparment, the roof leaks , and reported to landlord but nothing has been done, he has stopped paying rent

You may wish to contact the police to complain about the lockout. Lockouts are illegal. They may be able to help you on an emergency...

How much time is there typically to file an appeal after a divorce?

Yes. If you have a lawyer it is always best to discuss possible outcomes with him or her.

Are you an at-will employee? Or are you operating under a union contract or other contract? If you're not at-will, the terms of your contract...

Is it illegal for and employer to audio tape his employees without there consent and whats the penalty

Massachusetts generally prohibits *secret* recording. It is a criminal offense which can result in jail time. Not all recordings are secret. ...

Can the victims seek restitution from the actual burglar also? Even though restitution was awarded in the first case...

You can get restitution from the burglar. As with the employee, an award of restitution may or may not be enforceable, insofar as it often...

Can my employer take 15% of my paycheck because of failure to meet a retail quota? With no documentation of amount taken?

That is absolutely, positively, illegal. First of all: Mass. law provides for *very* limited circumstances under which an employer may dock pay....

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In theory they can be deposed. However, it would be highly unusual to depose them unless their testimony is actually relevant (for example, if the...