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Why Free Speech Trumped The Right To Avoid Harrassment
Back in 2007, Massachusetts strengthened a law it already had in place and made it a crime to stand on a public way or sidewalk within 35 feet of an… -
Brave New World: Preparing For A Post-Buffer Zone Reality
The United States Supreme Court today struck down a Massachusetts law that created buffer zones around abortion clinics. In front of the large Planned… -
Supreme Court Rules Abortion Clinic 'Buffer Zones' Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court has struck down a 35-foot protest-free zone outside abortion clinics in Massachusetts on Thursday.The justices were unanimous that… -
Crime And Pensions: Teacher Pleads Guilty, Sues For Pension
Should a high school teacher convicted of possessing child porn be allowed to collect his pension? It’s a hot button issue but also a complicated legal… -
How Campaign Finance Ruling Will Affect Mass. Elections
The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday struck down another set of campaign finance limits and inflamed the debate over the influence of money in… -
Boston Opens Court To Provide Special Support For Veterans
There’s a growing movement to create special courts for vets accused of crimes. Boston opened its first on Wednesday, following the model of the Norfolk… -
Victims' Families Seek Say At Bulger's Sentencing
Prosecutors have asked a judge to allow victim impact statements from family members of all 19 people Boston mob boss James “Whitey” Bulger was accused of… -
Lawrence Mayor Sued For Breaking Campaign Finance Laws
Attorney General Martha Coakley is suing Lawrence Mayor William Lantigua for allegedly breaking the state’s campaign finance laws.Those allegations… -
Bulger Found Guilty Of Racketeering, Murder
After five days of deliberations, the atmosphere inside Judge Denise Casper’s courtroom was incredibly tense Monday afternoon as the Bulger jury filed in… -
Jurors To Begin Deliberating Fate Of 'Whitey' Bulger
Judge Denise Casper’s initial instruction to the jury in the trial of James “Whitey” Bulger following closing arguments from both sides was simple:“Keep…