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By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire Do Colleges have any responsibility for nonconsensual sexual encounters between students when the victim is intoxicated?   The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts rejects Northeastern University’s claim that it has no duty or responsibility to protect a student while voluntarily intoxicated. The Court provides guidance on what colleges and universities are ...  Read More »

By: Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire Should gender matter when you hire a personal injury lawyer?  Often gender does not matter, but hiring a female attorney has distinct advantages, which can lead to a better overall experience for all genders.  Our TV airwaves in Massachusetts are filled with men in dark suits from outside of the ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau Massachusetts Judge Rules Mother May Pursue her Personal Injury Claim Against the Commercial Sports Venue A Marlborough, Massachusetts Hockey Rink Attempts to Shield Itself from Liability to a Mother Seriously Injured by a Puck to her Head while Watching her Son Play at a Youth Hockey Tournament The mother in the ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire No Fireworks Displays this 4th of July The fourth of July in Massachusetts has many traditions like backyard barbecues, trips to the beach, parades and enjoying the company of family and friends. The main attraction for many of us around the 4th of July is the fireworks displays in towns ...  Read More »

By:  Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire and Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire With Phase 2 starting Monday June 8th, there will be more of us on the road again. Recently, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced the 1st Step of Phase 2 of the Massachusetts re-opening would begin on Monday, June 8th (with the start for Step 2 ...  Read More »

By Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire What We Can Do to Decrease the Risk of Drowning During the Coronavirus Pandemic Pediatricians are warning that the drowning risk for kids may increase this summer during the coronavirus pandemic. Parents are multi-tasking and working from home. Families are purchasing more inflatable or kiddie pools. All of this increases ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire and Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire   The Massachusetts Stay At Home Advisory has been downgraded to a ‘Safer At Home’ Advisory. While still encouraging residents to stay at home as much as possible, and to encourage businesses to continue to allow employees to work remotely, the reopening will be implemented ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Nadeau, Esquire   During the Stay at Home Advisory we are doing a lot less driving. Why? -Many of us have no commute to work. Some sadly lost their jobs and others work remotely. -Those of us accustomed to juggling kids to and from school, sports and other extracurricular activities now yearn for ...  Read More »

By: Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire In Massachusetts, the coronavirus emergency has mandated the closures of nonessential businesses, daycares, schools and colleges. This has forced many families to unite under one roof and stay at home. Social distancing, working remotely, attending school on-line with the help of zoom, college lectures and exams on-line, and in my ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire and Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire On December 29, 2019, on Route 139 in Pembroke, MA, the unthinkable happened forever changing the lives of two families. A 13-year-old girl died and her 13-year-old friend was in critical condition after a two-vehicle crash. According to NBC10 Boston News, a driver, operating a ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire and Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire What are the obligations of property owners in Massachusetts for removing snow, ice and dangerous conditions on their property?   We have represented both the injured victims as well as the property owners, landlords and business owners in cases whereby someone has been injured due to ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Nadeau, Esquire Our firm frequently encounters concerns by our clients who have suffered serious personal injuries due to someone else’s negligence. Often the fear of the unknown causes victims to hesitate to hold those responsible for their harm accountable. Once these 5 questions are answered, our clients are ready to begin the journey ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire  and Leslie S. Harkavy, Esquire After many years of debate, in November 2019, Governor Charlie Baker signed a law in the Statehouse library attended by crash survivors and family members who lost loved ones to distracted driving crashes. The law bans hand-held cell phone use while driving. Massachusetts becomes the ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire Happy 2020 Massachusetts! It is a New Year with New Year’s resolutions. Eating and exercising better tops many of our lists. Fitness Centers and exercise classes are filled with renewed energy and commitments to get in shape. There are many deals and promotions to get you to become a member. ...  Read More »

By:  Karen Piso Nadeau, Esquire In Massachusetts, there have been a number of recent car crashes into buildings, some with devastating consequences leaving people with serious personal injuries or even death. Grocery stores, convenient stores, malls, restaurants, and other businesses are typically bustling with employees and customers, especially now during the holiday season. As employees ...  Read More »