Identity theft is a major problem in the United States, with up to 9 million people losing their identities to theft on an annual basis, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Adults aren’t the only target though. In fact, the Washington Post…
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What Are the Most Common Defective Products?
Learn about the most common defective products, what makes a product defective, and what you can do if you or a loved one were harmed by a defective product.
What Are the Most Common Defective Products?
Learn about the most common defective products, what makes a product defective, and what you can do if you or a loved one were harmed by a defective product.
Why You Need to Keep Your Eyes on Product Recalls if You Have Children
Every year, children’s products are recalled due to safety problems, including the presence of lead. Whether a part on the product comes loose when it shouldn’t, creating a choking hazard, or the toy contains hazardous materials, when a company finds that a product of theirs…
The Difference Between Economic & Non-Economic Damages in Wrongful Death Claims
When filing a wrongful death claim, knowing how much your claim is worth can be a challenging issue. Taking the time to figure out the different types of damages while dealing with the grief of losing a loved one makes the task even more daunting.…
How Do I File A Small Claims Complaint?
In Massachusetts, you can file a Small Claims Action in any District Court. The “Small Claims Court” is simply a session or courtroom within a District Court. Where to Go to File a Small Claims Complaint In order to file a Small Claims Action, you…
Should I File a Small Claims Complaint?
There are times when a civil dispute between parties may not require retaining an attorney. Usually this occurs when the amount of damages in dispute is too low to justify hiring the lawyer. However, that does not mean that you have to–or should–walk away from…
Mazow | McCullough Featured in Mass. Lawyers Weekly for Guinness Beer Case
Mazow | McCullough attorneys are currently working on a class action lawsuit against Diageo-Guinness, USA, Inc., and its parent, Diageo North America, Inc. in the U.S. District Court in Boston. The lawsuit alleges that Guinness engaged in deceptive marketing techniques, purporting that their beer heralds…
“Making A Murderer” Podcast with Robert Mazow and Randy Chapman
There has been a lot of talk on the news and social media lately around the newest Netflix mini-series “Making a Murderer.” The story of Steven Avery, a Manitowoc County, Wisconsin man, who served 18 years in prison for the sexual assault and attempted murder, before being exonerated in 2003. Recently, local lawyers…
Identity Theft Delaying Tax Returns
The April 15th tax deadline is looming, but budget cuts and identity theft cases are limiting the customer service representatives available to answer questions about tax returns.