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Pat Pegan
May 13, 20244 min read
Changes to Title IX Coming in August, 2024
A summary of the changes coming to Title IX in August of 2024
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Pat Pegan
Jan 16, 20245 min read
Sealing your CORI Record in Massachusetts
Having a criminal record can be a significant obstacle in various aspects of life. This article describes how to seal a criminal record.
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Pat Pegan
Jul 12, 20234 min read
Alternative Dispute Resolution Methods in Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases
This is the first in a 3- part blog post about alternative dispute resolutions in Massachusetts personal injury cases. When it comes to...
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Pat Pegan
Jul 12, 20234 min read
Matthew Nilo Charged in Boston: Expectation of Privacy on Discarded DNA Evidence Seized?
Admissibility of DNA from discarded glass used to link Manhattan attorney charged with sexual assault in Boston’s Charlestown 15 years ago.
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Pat Pegan
Jun 2, 20233 min read
Massachusetts Federal Judge Rules Out Emotional Distress Damages in Title IX Claims
Article discusses the Massachusetts District Court Ruling that eliminates emotional distress from Title IX actions against schools.
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Pat Pegan
Apr 13, 20234 min read
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Massachusetts Personal Injury Cases
This article explains how experts can be called upon in personal injury cases to establish liability and damages, and aid in litigation.
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Pat Pegan
Mar 29, 20234 min read
Why Shouldn't you Apologize After a Car Accident?
Discover from a MA car accident lawyer why apologizing after an accident could hurt your case. Insurance companies may use it against you.
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Pat Pegan
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Can You be Compensated for a Hit and Run Accident in Massachusetts?
Learn how to seek compensation for a hit and run accident in Massachusetts. An experienced attorney explains the steps and options available
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Pat Pegan
Mar 21, 20234 min read
The Importance of Seeking Medical Attention After an Auto Accident
Prompt medical attention is crucial to strengthening compensation claims through documenting injuries.
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Pat Pegan
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Who is at Fault in a Jaywalking Accident?
Jaywalking, or crossing a street outside of a designated crosswalk, is a common occurrence in cities and towns across Massachusetts....
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Pat Pegan
Feb 28, 20233 min read
How are Personal Injury Settlements Determined in Massachusetts?
When it comes to determining settlement amounts for accident victims in Massachusetts, insurance companies use a variety of factors to...
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Pat Pegan
Feb 25, 20236 min read
Solving a Sexual Assault Case with Forensic Genetic Genealogy:
A Closer Look at the DNA Technology that Helped to Capture an Unidentified Rapist in Acton, Massachusetts Nine years ago there was sexual...
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Pat Pegan
Feb 9, 20232 min read
Hands-Free Devices While Driving: Safer or Not?
Using a hands-free device while driving in Massachusetts is sometimes touted as a safer option, although research indicates otherwise. It...
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Pat Pegan
Feb 9, 20237 min read
The Lindsay Clancy Case and Criminal Responsibility
On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy from Duxbury Massachusetts sent her husband Patrick Clancy to pick up medication and food. While he...
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Pat Pegan
Feb 2, 20232 min read
Massachusetts SJC Clarifies Consent Requirement for Blood Tests in OUI Cases
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently clarified the circumstances under which the Commonwealth must prove that a...
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Pat Pegan
Dec 15, 20225 min read
No Pardons in the Fells Acres Day Care Center Case
An examination of the Fells Acres Day Care Center Case
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Pat Pegan
Feb 2, 20222 min read
Why Bail Arguments Matter
At your first appearance in Court, the prosecutor will ask the Court to set a bail (G.L. c. 276, sec. 58) amount. While the prosecutor...
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Pat Pegan
Jan 26, 20222 min read
Possession of Child Pornography
Understanding the law concerning the Possession of Child Pornography is the first step in developing an effective defense strategy. ...
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Pat Pegan
Dec 15, 20212 min read
What to Do If There Is A Warrant for Your Arrest In Massachusetts
This blog post breaks down the many ways an open warrant can affect your life and what to do about it.
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Pat Pegan
Sep 17, 20211 min read
What You Need to Know about Regan Law
An Introduction to The Regan Law Practice
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