Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly
For bankruptcy lawyers, court, business booming
If, as is assumed in bankruptcy bar circles, there is a lag time between the onset of an economic downturn and the onslaught of bankruptcy petitions that inevitably follows, that time appears to have passed.
From Worcester and Springfield in the west to Boston and its suburbs in the east, bankruptcy attorneys across the state are reporting that their phones are ringing with calls from anxious clients asking how they can best deal with their debt. Increasingly, the lawyers say, their advice turns to talk of bankruptcy.
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DIALOGUE
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Former MBA president nominated for judgeship
Gov. Deval L. Patrick has nominated former Massachusetts Bar Association President Mark D. Mason to the Springfield District Court. Mason, a graduate of Columbia University and Boston University School of Law, is a partner at the Springfield law firm of Cooley Shrair. ...
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OPINIONS & DIGESTS
Full Text Opinions
- Zabin, et al. v. Picciotto, et al. - Appeals Court - November 18, 2008
- Commonwealth v. Powers - Appeals Court - November 18, 2008
- Commonwealth v. Helberg - Appeals Court - November 18, 2008
- Commonwealth v. Ross - Appeals Court - November 18, 2008
- Commonwealth v. Santiago - Supreme Judicial Court - November 17, 2008
Most Important Opinions
- Civil practice - Replevin - Artwork - 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - November 19, 2008
- Civil practice - Contempt - Superior Court - October 6, 2008
- Civil practice - Contempt - Superior Court - October 6, 2008
- Immigration - Asylum - Indonesian citizen - 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals - November 19, 2008
- Contract - Legal fees - District Court/BMC Appellate Division - November 18, 2008
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Women of Justice
Come honor individuals who have made meaningful and inspiring contributions.
Date: December 5, 2008
Place: InterContinental Hotel, Boston
Time: 11:30 AM
