Massachusetts legal news

Worcester Couple Charged in Longstanding Rental Fraud Case

News Summary Russell and Linda Callahan have been charged with multiple felonies related to a fraudulent rental scheme impacting small…

10 hours ago

Federal Agents Detain Two in Winthrop Amid Immigration Concerns

News Summary In Winthrop, Massachusetts, federal agents detained two individuals during an immigration enforcement operation, sparking community concerns. Witnesses described…

4 days ago

Somerville Arrest Causes Outrage Over Free Speech Rights

News Summary In Somerville, Massachusetts, the unexpected arrest of graduate student Rumeysa Ozturk by federal agents sparked widespread protests and…

4 days ago

Harvard Challenges Trump Administration Over Funding Cuts

News Summary Harvard University is engaged in a legal battle against the Trump administration, contesting a significant federal funding freeze…

1 week ago

Child Labor Violations Hit Massachusetts Fast Food Chains

News Summary Massachusetts has penalized three major fast food franchises—Cafua Management (Dunkin'), The Brewster Company (McDonald’s), and Knight Food Service…

1 week ago

Massachusetts Enforces Strict Fines for Child Labor Violations

News Summary Massachusetts has significantly increased penalties for child labor violations at major fast-food chains, including Dunkin', McDonald's, and Subway.…

2 weeks ago

Massachusetts Representative Flanagan Arrested for Fraud

News Summary Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Flanagan faces serious federal fraud charges after allegedly embezzling $36,000 from the Home Builders…

2 weeks ago

New Pizzeria Slice House to Open in Somerville

News Summary Slice House, a popular pizzeria from Florida, is set to open its first Northeastern location in Union Square,…

2 weeks ago

Boston Businesses Settle PPP Fraud Allegations for $11.8M

News Summary Herb Chambers Companies has agreed to pay $11.8 million to settle allegations of fraud linked to their Paycheck…

3 weeks ago

Navigating Class-Action Lawsuits in Massachusetts Retail

News Summary As class-action litigation surges in Massachusetts, retailers must prioritize consumer protection and adhere to local regulations to avoid…

3 weeks ago