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Mass. Lawyers Weekly

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In-depth, informed reporting of legal news for attorneys and judges.

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging the company discriminated against passengers with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
Justice Department sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders

Justice Department sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders

The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging the company discriminated against passengers with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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The U.S. Department of Justice joins Texas lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of Medicaid fraud related to state funding cuts and billing practices. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
DOJ joins Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood

DOJ joins Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood

The U.S. Department of Justice joins Texas lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of Medicaid fraud related to state funding cuts and billing practices.

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A judge ruled that a remote Connecticut lawyer can face suit in Massachusetts over alleged misconduct as corporate counsel for a limited liability company. bit.ly/4z8yG69
Company’s remote-working counsel can be sued in Massachusetts - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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A Michigan woman sued her former employer, alleging racial harassment including a gorilla photo pinned to her locker and retaliation. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
Gorilla photo pinned to worker’s locker sparks racial harassment suit

Gorilla photo pinned to worker’s locker sparks racial harassment suit

A Michigan woman sued her former employer, alleging racial harassment including a gorilla photo pinned to her locker and retaliation.

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Snap Inc. reached a settlement during a trial in a suit brought by teens alleging the company's social media platform caused depression and eating disorders through addictive design. bit.ly/4sTxYs9
Snap settles with teens during trial on claims social media caused depression, eating disorders - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

ALT Snap settles with teens during trial on claims social media caused depression, eating disorders - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Lyft, alleging the company discriminated against passengers with disabilities in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act. bit.ly/4eYp3Qg
Justice Department sues Lyft, alleges discrimination against disabled riders - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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The Appeals Court ruled that timely service of an amended complaint does not excuse failure to serve the original complaint within 90 days. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
Appeals Court enforces strict 90-day deadline for service of complaint

Appeals Court enforces strict 90-day deadline for service of complaint

The Appeals Court ruled that timely service of an amended complaint does not excuse failure to serve the original complaint within 90 days.

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The U.S. Department of Justice joins Texas lawsuit accusing Planned Parenthood of Medicaid fraud related to state funding cuts and billing practices. bit.ly/4Ape0YM
DOJ joins Texas lawsuit against Planned Parenthood - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Most early case assessments still run on email, while the admissions, timelines, and intent sit in text threads nobody has collected yet. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
How mobile data and eDiscovery software speed up early case assessment

How mobile data and eDiscovery software speed up early case assessment

Most early case assessments still run on email, while the admissions, timelines, and intent sit in text threads nobody has collected yet.

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A person should not have to lose a job before a judge recognizes that a dismissed charge could cost them one. When a criminal case ends without a conviction, sealing should ordinarily follow. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
A dismissal should end a case, not begin another fight to seal the record

A dismissal should end a case, not begin another fight to seal the record

A person should not have to lose a job before a judge recognizes that a dismissed charge could cost them one. When a criminal case ends without a conviction, sealing should ordinarily follow.

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A BLS judge ruled a company suing under Massachusetts’ Loss Recovery Act for online casino players’ losses must arbitrate, just as the gamblers would. bit.ly/3WntvBU
Gambling recovery LLC must arbitrate Loss Recovery Act claim - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Relativity and Smarsh have integrated to enable direct transfer of archived communications into Relativity aiR, speeding up eDiscovery review and reducing data risks. bit.ly/4iA1yzh
Transfer of archived communications into eDiscovery review streamlined - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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California's new law SB 574 reiterates existing ethics rules on AI use by lawyers, emphasizing education over new legislation for compliance. bit.ly/4f08a7P
Lawyers need AI education, not AI legislation - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

ALT Lawyers need AI education, not AI legislation - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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The 1st Circuit ordered resentencing for a Boston-area drug distributor, ruling that drug quantities and payment alone cannot bar a minor-role reduction. bit.ly/4BTBOW4
1st Circuit clarifies minor-role drug sentencing reduction - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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A Michigan woman sued her former employer, alleging racial harassment including a gorilla photo pinned to her locker and retaliation. bit.ly/3WT6I0P
Gorilla photo pinned to worker's locker sparks racial harassment suit - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

ALT Gorilla photo pinned to worker's locker sparks racial harassment suit - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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AI-generated hallucinations continue to appear in court filings, leading to sanctions and suspensions as lawyers face mounting pressure and burnout. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
It’s no hallucination: AI-generated errors persist in court filings

It’s no hallucination: AI-generated errors persist in court filings

AI-generated hallucinations continue to appear in court filings, leading to sanctions and suspensions as lawyers face mounting pressure and burnout.

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The nomination deadline for our Excellence in the Law awards is approaching! Each year at Excellence in the Law, we celebrate our Up & Coming Lawyers and honorees for excellence in pro bono, marketing, firm administration and paralegal work. Nominate: bit.ly/48Dlvzi
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The Appeals Court ruled that timely service of an amended complaint does not excuse failure to serve the original complaint within 90 days. bit.ly/4iFA4qO
Appeals Court enforces strict 90-day deadline for service of complaint - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

ALT Appeals Court enforces strict 90-day deadline for service of complaint - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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A person should not have to lose a job before a judge recognizes that a dismissed charge could cost them one. When a criminal case ends without a conviction, sealing should ordinarily follow. bit.ly/3UnuTE1
A dismissal should end a case, not begin another fight to seal the record - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

ALT A dismissal should end a case, not begin another fight to seal the record - Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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Most early case assessments still run on email, while the admissions, timelines, and intent sit in text threads nobody has collected yet. masslawyersweekly.com/2026/1…
How mobile data and eDiscovery software speed up early case assessment

How mobile data and eDiscovery software speed up early case assessment

Most early case assessments still run on email, while the admissions, timelines, and intent sit in text threads nobody has collected yet.

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