In the Media
Attorney James Winston is frequently called upon by local media for in-depth information on many legal issues. Here are some recent stories featuring Jim.
Easthampton joins lawsuit to block dismantling of U.S. Department of Education
March 25, 2025
wwlp.com
'Nose above the water': Cuts to Social Security workforce will affect recipients
March 13, 2025
PDF (free)
masslive.com (paywall)
What to know when it comes to your self-defense rights in Massachusetts
January 23, 2025
wwlp.com
Local attorney addresses Trump's Executive Order limiting gender identity
January 21, 2025
westernmassnews.com
How to make sure your property is trick-or-treat ready
October 30, 2024
wwlp.com
What is next after the trial of Karen Read?
July 1, 2024
wwlp.com
Winter Slip and Fall Risks: Homeowners urged to clear snow promptly
January 10, 2024
wwlp.com
Communities educate on Narcan for Overdose Awareness Day
August 22, 2023
wwlp.com
Massachusetts 'Social Host Law' highlights liability of underage drinking amid prom and graduation season
May 15, 2023
wwlp.com
Supreme Court to hear arguments involving free speech on social media
April 18, 2023
wwlp.com
Easthampton superintendent search reopens with withdrawal of latest candidate
April 17, 2023
westernmassnews.com
James Winston on Bax and Nagle
Dr. Vito Perrone interview
April 14, 2023
Dr. Vito Perrone interview (20 minutes)
rock102.com
Massachusetts law helps stop catalytic converter theft
April 13, 2023
wwlp.com
Testy meeting in Easthampton ends with new superintendent choice
April 11, 2023
gazettenet.com
James Winston on Bax and Nagle
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
March 28, 2023
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace (15 minutes)
rock102.com
What is the Massachusetts Safe Haven Law?
March 20, 2023
wwlp.com
Unions have mixed feelings on JetBlue, Spirit merger
March 8, 2023
wwlp.com
Several western Massachusetts schools targeted in 'swatting' hoax
February 14, 2023
wwlp.com
How can you protect your identity if you win the Mega Millions
January 13, 2023
wwlp.com
Annuity or lump sum? Calculating how much a $1.9 billion Powerball win is worth
November 7, 2022
wwlp.com
Biden grants pardon to simple marijuana possessions under federal law
October 7, 2022
wwlp.com
Northampton attorney takes closer look at the Zhukovskyy trial verdict
August 10, 2022
wwlp.com
House passes sweeping reproductive rights bill
July 13, 2022
wwlp.com
Gun control measures and what you should know
July 5, 2022
wwlp.com
"This is our generation's fight now," locals protest for abortion rights
May 3, 2022
wwlp.com
AG: Report outlines successes in assisting workers with complaints against employers
September 6, 2021
wwlp.com
Can employers mandate vaccination to their employees?
July 30, 2021
wwlp.com
Should employers require employees to get COVID-19 vaccines?
May 11, 2021
wwlp.com
James Winston on Bax and O'Brien
Can employers require employees get a COVID-19 vaccine?
May 11, 2021
Can employers require employees get a COVID-19 vaccine?
(14 minutes)
rock102.com
Applications Plummet For Federal Safety Net Program, But Not Because Need Has Dropped
February 19, 2021
wgbh.org
Jury trial start delayed until next year
November 20, 2020
wwlp.com
Jury trials in Massachusetts delayed again until November
October 19, 2020
wwlp.com
Local lawyers discuss COVID-19 impact on disability benefits
September 16, 2020
gazettenet.com
Employers can require employees to get flu shot in Massachusetts
September 3, 2020
wwlp.com
Massachusetts courthouses reopen Monday
July 13, 2020
wwlp.com
U.S. court system aims to reopen during new school year in September
May 15, 2020
wwlp.com
Jury trials in state courts postponed to at least July 1st
April 28, 2020
wwlp.com
UHaul�s no-nicotine hiring policy: Sensible move or slippery slope?
January 12, 2020
gazettenet.com
Recent college admissions scandal raising questions about accuracy of application process
March 13, 2019
wwlp.com
James Winston on Bax and O'Brien
Medical marijuana and the workplace
October 2, 2018
Medical marijunana and the workplace (15 minutes)
Begining of show introduction
rock102.com
How legal recreational pot impacts the workplace
September 25, 2018
wwlp.com
Local faith leaders respond to PA church sex abuse scandal
August 15, 2018
wwlp.com
Parents concerned after babysitter caught on camera abusing child
August 15, 2018
wwlp.com
Smith College Campus Police called to
check on black student eating lunch
August 2, 2018
wwlp.com
Equal pay law aims to close wage gaps in Massachusetts
June 27, 2018
westernmassnews.com
Proper disposal of personal files could help prevent identity theft
June 15, 2018
wwlp.com
Lawmakers question UMass on purchase of Mount Ida
May 17, 2018
wwlp.com
Student sues UMass, alleges he was denied access to interpreter during hearing
May 2, 2018
wwlp.com
Downtown Northampton survey gets strong response
April 17, 2018
gazettenet.com
Justice Dept. questioning early admission programs at Amherst and other colleges
April 11, 2018
wwlp.com
New Mass. law protects pregnant women and new mothers
April 6, 2018
westernmassnews.com
Law that protects pregnant women and new moms from work discrimination now in effect
April 6, 2018
wwlp.com
Northampton man claims to have lost belongings after city cleared homeless camp
February 9, 2018
wwlp.com
Bump stocks officially become illegal in Massachusetts February
January 24, 2018
wwlp.com
Northampton Bridge Street School new special education model leaving students and faculty with injuries
January 12, 2018
wwlp.com
New marijuana laws could lead retailers to accepting cash only payments
January 10, 2018
wwlp.com
Department of Justice rescinding the marijuana enforcement policy
January 8, 2018
wwlp.com
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