The power to grant executive clemency for offenses violating state law, including both pardons and commutations, is held in Massachusetts by the governor, with the advice and consent of the Massachusetts Governor’s Council. The governor’s power to pardon is rooted in the Constitution of the …Continue Reading Governor’s Power to Pardon
Since Massachusetts voters approved a ballot question legalizing recreational use of marijuana in 2016, the State legislature has been working on rewriting the marijuana laws. A major amendment was signed into law on July 28, 2017. The legislation is called “An Act to Ensure Safe Access to Marijuana.” (Chapter 55 of the Acts of …Continue Reading Marijuana law approved
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act was signed into law by Governor Baker on July 27, 2017. Chapter 54 of the Acts of 2017 grants more protections against discrimination to pregnant workers in Massachusetts. Specifically the law prohibits an employer from denying a reasonable request for …Continue Reading Pregnant workers gain more protections in Massachusetts
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