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Massachusetts Issues First 3-Parent Birth Certificate

Above The Law

Although this first birth certificate is a strong step forward, Massachusetts is overdue for an update to its parentage laws.

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Massachusetts Court of Appeals Rules: Fight Over Surrogate-Born Baby Is A Drama-Filled Mess, But Not Actually Surrogacy

Above The Law

You know a case is especially full of drama when the court’s opinion spends several pages quoting straight from the Facebook messages between the parties.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

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The Massachusetts Courts has their Self-Help page posted at: [link] that covers family matters, guardianship, housing matters, abuse & harassment, protection orders, probate, appeals, consumer protection, name changes, small claims, and even traffic tickets.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

“These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”. Massachusetts.

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Ethical Considerations for Flat Fee Billing

Attorney at Work

QUESTION: I’m a solo practitioner with a general practice handling everything from real estate transactions to family law. Other states that mention flat fees in their rules include California, Florida and Massachusetts. Transitioning to flat fees means passing the reasonableness test and following local ethics guide rails.

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

“These projects use technology to leverage scarce human resources and increase access to justice for low-income individuals and families facing critical legal needs such as unemployment, evictions, or domestic violence.”. Massachusetts.

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10 Best Small Law Firm Websites

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Our list of the 10 best law firm websites is designed to give lawyers inspiration to update an existing website or create a new one. Denelle Law, LLC If you live in or frequent Massachusetts and Rhode Island often, you may have heard of Denelle Law, LLC. Lets take a look!