Massachusetts

Massachusetts High Court Upholds Revised Gun Laws for Nonresidents, Aligning With Supreme Court Standards

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BOSTON — Massachusetts has been at the epicenter of a significant judicial review concerning the rights of nonresidents to carry firearms through the state. Recent rulings by the state’s highest court clarify the constitutionality of past and current firearm laws, especially in light of pivotal federal court decisions. On Tuesday, the Supreme Judicial Court delivered verdicts in two cases that addressed the legality of nonresident gun possession under the Bay State’s laws. These rulings highlighted changes following the influential U.S. Supreme Court decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen, which … Read more

David McManus Named a Top Employment Lawyer of 2025 by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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BOSTON, Feb. 25, 2025 — David McManus, a partner at Morgan Lewis, has been distinguished as one of Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly’s Go To Employment Lawyers for the year 2025. This recognition is part of an annual selection that highlights outstanding employment lawyers across Massachusetts who have shown exemplary leadership and maintained a successful track record in their field. Leading the global labor and employment practice at his firm, McManus oversees an efficient team of over 300 attorneys. His role involves advising a diverse range of employers on labor and employment issues that cover various aspects, … Read more

Massachusetts Cannabis Lab Files Lawsuit Against Competitors Over Alleged THC Inflation and Safety Compromises

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Framingham, Massachusetts – A legal battle is underway in Massachusetts Superior Court where MCR Labs, a cannabis testing laboratory, has filed a lawsuit against eight of its competitors. The Framingham-based lab alleges that these companies have been manipulating THC potency results and overlooking contaminants in their testing processes, potentially endangering consumers and undermining fair competition within the state’s cannabis industry. The defendants listed in the suit are Analytics Labs, LLC; Assured Testing Laboratories, LLC; CDX Analytics, LLC; Green Analytics Massachusetts, LLC (formerly known as Steep Hill Massachusetts); Green Valley Analytics, LLC; Kaycha MA, LLC; Massbiolytics … Read more

Massachusetts Unveils Pioneering Legislation to Bolster Opioid Treatment and Recovery Services

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Boston, MA – A recent legislative measure signed into law by Governor Maura Healey aims to intensify the fight against opioid addiction through several bold initiatives, including increased access to life-saving medications and innovative treatment alternatives for pain management. This law marks a substantial step forward in addressing the pervasive challenges of substance abuse across the state. The legislation establishes a more comprehensive approach to managing substance abuse by broadening the availability of overdose-reversing drugs and endorsing the license of recovery coaches. It also promotes support structures for pregnant individuals and their children affected by … Read more