by Sheri Stevens Wilson The Islamic Society of Greater Worcester is seeking town approval to develop a Muslim cemetery on 55 acres it plans to purchase in Dudley, Massachusetts. The group seeks a local option where their burial customs could be followed, which sometimes include ‘green’ burial options, direct contact with the dead, very specific…
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Cross-Examine the Case Before Filing a Lawsuit
by Michael A. Zeytoonian, Esq. I think it’s a good idea for people who find themselves in a dispute to do some cross-examining before they file a lawsuit. Sounds odd, right? After all, based on what we know about litigation and how the legal process works from what we see on TV and in the…
Celebrating 25 Years of Dispute Resolution at MDRS
As MDRS celebrates 25 years of providing Dispute Resolution, we reflect on no less than a quarter of a century in our field — a field which has thrived beyond all expectations: no longer a mere alternative to the courts, but widely recognized as a more direct route to positive outcomes for all kinds of disputes. It…
MDRS About Town
This Spring, Brian Jerome has helped lead a variety of ADR-related events in the Boston area. Here are a few of the places where he has been. In March, Brian participated in, and helped present, a Mediator Training Program at Salem Bar Advocates with Attorney Michael Merriam. In February, Brian helped present an Insurance Training…
Massachusetts Caregiver Homes
For many families, caring for a family member who is disabled or elderly can be a financial and emotional burden. Often it could seem that placing a disabled family member in a nursing home is the easiest route to take. However, in Massachusetts there is an alternative solution. Founded in 2005, a program of MassHealth…
MDRS March Newsletter is Out
We sent our spring newsletter out last week. Please let us know if you would like us to add you to the list. Please contact us at caseadmin @mdrs.com
