High-steaks Case

When Frank Guiffrida sold the Hilltop Steakhouse, the founder of the Saugus landmark insisted that he and his immediate family could return for a meal anytime they wanted, without paying a dime. In fact, Guiffrida inserted a clause into the sale agreement that his family could eat and drink for free and be treated with the “highest priority, courtesy... More

Morning Session: Pre-Thanksgiving Edition

Today’s local legal news, compiled by Exhibit A. More  Read More →

Black and White: Can You be Forced to Testify Against Your Spouse?

We’ve all seen the TV crime shows where a murderer goes free because only his wife has the evidence that will convict him and the prosecution cannot put her on the stand because, as some would have it, “in America one spouse can’t be forced to testify against another.” But, if a recent case is any indication, that prohibition may not... More