Michael Bace

Attorneys owe a duty to their clients- and breaching that duty can have costly consequences for both parties…more

How Pre-Trial Probation can work to the benefit of the accused…more

Since the Massachusetts RMV has stopped issuing license renewal reminders, countless individuals have been left unaware as to the status of their licensure. Without the renewal notice, it is increasingly possible that one is…more

Dangers of taking on legal tasks without representation by a lawyer…more

The repercussions of texting while driving are discussed, as well as what the Commonwealth's plans are for punishing texters on the road…more

Texting while driving may be grounds for Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle and worse, puts drivers and passengers at risk for injury or death…more

Obligations of social hosts in relation to their guests. The realm of “social host liability” is primarily caselaw which attempts to delineate when, and to what extent, homeowners are responsible for the drunken actions of their…more

Obligations of social hosts to their guests. The realm of “social host liability” is primarily caselaw which attempts to delineate when, and to what extent, homeowners are responsible for the drunken actions of their guests…more

Discusses the SJC's recently unprecedented decision concerning the fairness and enforceability of once popular "no money down" subprime mortgages…more

A brief summary of the liability issues and how one can limit exposure to liability pursuant to the use of a swimming pool. Swimming pools are inherently dangerous, and will increase both a homeowner’s or a semi-public pool…more

A look back on historical Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court decisions…more

"Independent Contractors" are discussed at length, including how to differentiate between an independent contractor and an employee…more

This article attempts to summarize and navigate the many facets of the "Home Improvement Contractor Act", which The Commonwealth has enacted. It provides for some strict regulations for contractors and largely favors consumers…more

Details on what the decriminalization of marijuana means for the residents of Massachusetts…more

A basic review of the penalties for OUI, some general defense issues, and an outline of the impact of the recent changes in OUI laws in the Commonwealth…more