Massachusetts

Victory for Massachusetts: Grubhub settles pandemic-era fees lawsuit for $3.5 million

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BOSTON, Massachusetts – Grubhub has reached a settlement with the state of Massachusetts over fees charged to restaurants during the pandemic. The settlement amounts to $3.5 million and resolves a lawsuit filed by Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey. The lawsuit alleged that Grubhub had charged “excessive fees” to restaurants that used its platform for food deliveries. According to the agreement, Grubhub will pay restitution to affected restaurants and also change its business practices to clearly disclose its fees and provide increased transparency. The settlement comes after an investigation by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, which … Read more

Drowsy Defense: Massachusetts Court Grants New Trial for Murder Defendant as Lawyer Caught Sleeping in Courtroom

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BOSTON – In a startling turn of events, a murder defendant in Massachusetts is now looking at a new trial after his defense lawyer was found asleep during crucial parts of the proceedings. The state’s top court made the ruling on Monday, stating that the lawyer’s behavior constituted a violation of the defendant’s constitutional right to counsel. The defendant, who was convicted of first-degree murder, appealed his conviction, arguing that his lawyer’s inadequate representation had deprived him of a fair trial. The lawyer, who has not been named publicly, was observed sleeping multiple times during … Read more

Experienced Environmental Attorney Robert D. Cox Jr. Named Go-To Lawyer in Massachusetts, Offering Solutions to Complex Compliance Challenges

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FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS – Robert D. Cox Jr., an attorney at Bowditch & Dewey law firm, has been recognized as a Go To Environmental Lawyer by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. Cox brings over 35 years of experience in handling complex environmental compliance and enforcement actions in Massachusetts. His expertise lies in advising businesses, public utilities, and municipal authorities on matters before the EPA and MassDEP, as well as providing guidance on NPDES permitting, brownfield development activities, and emerging contaminants. Cox’s impressive credentials include serving as the past chair of the Environmental Business Council of New England and … Read more

Florida Litigator Secures Massive Verdict Against Big Tobacco in Groundbreaking Massachusetts Case

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MIAMI – A South Florida litigator, known for his success in winning substantial verdicts against Big Tobacco, recently led a team of attorneys to secure a significant verdict in Massachusetts state court. Randy Rosenblum, a partner at Dolan Dobrinsky Rosenblum Bluestein in Miami, joined forces with Kevin Donovan of Rubenstein Law in Miami and lawyers from the Public Health Advocacy Institute in Boston. The plaintiffs in this case were Joseph Reppucci, a cancer survivor, and his wife. They brought a lawsuit against several defendants, including the well-known tobacco company R.J. Reynolds. The team of attorneys … Read more